Brake & Front End

JANUARY 20, 2025

Around 2004, many manufacturers of AWD systems started to abandon complex transfer case center differentials in favor of less expensive clutches. Many of these AWD systems were able to utilize the brakes and sensors in the wheel ends to better control the power of the AWD system. So, what happened?

Manufacturing

Brake & Front End

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Around 2004, many manufacturers of AWD systems started to abandon complex transfer case center differentials in favor of less expensive clutches. Many of these AWD systems were able to utilize the brakes and sensors in the wheel ends to better control wheel slip. These components were prone to failure and are expensive to manufacture.

Hydraulics

Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Around 2004, many manufacturers of AWD systems started to abandon complex transfer case center differentials in favor of less expensive clutches. Many of these AWD systems were able to utilize the brakes and sensors in the wheel ends to better control wheel slip. These components were prone to failure and are expensive to manufacture.

Hydraulics