On Sat, 16 Oct 2010 03:40:59 +0000 (UTC),
(Larry W) wrote:

In article ,
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Generally speaking, an electronic implementation/solution is at least
twice as reliable as a mechanical solution, and the difference
increases as the mechanical complexity increases. More moving parts
means more to fail.

Then why don't we have automotive brakes that work that way?


Electronic braking IS employed on virtually all electric and hybrid
vehicles - and virtually NO motor vehicle on the road today uses
"mechanical" brakes - since hydraulics, having fewer moving parts,
meet the requirement and are much more reliable than the mechanicals.