The key difference is that the braking function is electronically controlled rather than a purely mechanical activation, allowing regenerative braking from the electric drive motor to slow the vehicle, rather than the hydraulic
friction brakes under most circumstances.
Not exact matches
Braking action too is mechanical and precise — Honda's regenerative
braking works well, with
friction brakes not engaging
under milder stops at speeds below 5 mph.
Carburetor; battery; battery / battery pack on hybrid vehicles; shock absorbers; manual transmission clutch assembly;
friction clutch disc and pressure plate; throwout bearing; manual and hydraulic linkages; distributor cap and rotor; safety restraint systems (including air bags); glass; lenses; sealed beams; light bulbs;
brake hardware; all exhaust and emission components except those specifically listed
under the coverage section of this contract; weather strips; all trim, moldings, handles, knobs or dials; bright metal; chrome; upholstery and carpet; paint; outside ornamentation; bumpers; body sheet metal and panels; tires and wheels / rims; GPS navigation systems; phone systems; TV / Video / Entertainment systems and Internet Access systems unless luxury electronics option has been purchased by you and accepted by us.
This allows for the application of regenerative
braking by the front and rear electric motors to slow the vehicle, rather than the hydraulic
friction brakes,
under most circumstances, with the additional of mechanical (
friction)
braking in hard stops.
The
brake pads are a high -
friction type for peak stopping performance even
under strenuous conditions.