Disc Brake, Drum Brake, and Electronic Brake (EABS): Which Is the Safest for Electric Scooters?
Braking performance is one of the most critical safety metrics in electric scooters. As speeds and motor power increase, traditional braking systems are no longer enough. Today, three major braking systems dominate the scooter market:
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Mechanical disc brakes
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Hydraulic disc brakes
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Electronic braking system (EABS)
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Drum brakes
ARWIBON scooters use a hybrid system: front EABS + rear mechanical disc brake, providing powerful, balanced, and reliable stopping performance.
1. How Each Braking System Works
Mechanical Disc Brake
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Uses cable tension to squeeze brake pads onto a metal disc
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Simple, reliable, easy to repair
Hydraulic Disc Brake
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Uses hydraulic fluid for smooth, powerful braking
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More expensive and requires maintenance
Drum Brake
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Uses an internal expanding shoe
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Good in wet environments
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Poor heat dissipation
EABS (Electronic Brake)
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Uses motor resistance to slow the scooter
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Reduces wear on mechanical brakes
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Also recovers energy
2. Performance Testing at 20/30 km/h
Using ARWIBON scooters under identical conditions:
| System | 20 km/h Stopping Distance | 30 km/h |
|---|---|---|
| Drum brake | 4.8 m | 7.6 m |
| Mechanical disc | 3.8 m | 6.1 m |
| Hydraulic disc | 3.2 m | 5.4 m |
| ARWIBON Hybrid System | 3.3 m | 4.9 m |
Why so strong?
Because EABS handles the initial slowdown, while the rear disc brake completes high-grip stopping.
3. Heat Dissipation & Brake Fade
During 15-minute continuous braking tests:
| Brake Type | Temp |
|---|---|
| Drum | 120°C |
| Mechanical Disc | 95°C |
| Hydraulic Disc | 78°C |
| ARWIBON Hybrid | 82°C |
Lower temperature = more stable performance.
4. Wet Weather Performance
Disc brakes outperform drum brakes significantly in wet conditions:
| Brake Type | Wet Grip Efficiency |
|---|---|
| Drum | 60% |
| Mechanical Disc | 78% |
| Hydraulic Disc | 90% |
| ARWIBON Hybrid | 85% |
5. Safety Enhancements in ARWIBON
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Ventilated brake discs
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High-friction composite brake pads
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Automatic EABS cut-in at high speeds
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Regulation of brake force to prevent skidding
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25A controller with anti-lock algorithm
ARWIBON’s combined EABS + rear disc brake system offers:
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Short stopping distances
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Strong high-speed braking
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Low maintenance
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Stable wet-weather performance
This dual system is one of the safest braking solutions in modern scooters.