Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC

Anthony M Pitts

Alexander J Augoustidis

Jeremy Beaulieu

Chitti Kolli

David W Howell

A vehicle system including a pre-trip inspection algorithm includes a service brake controller for controlling service brakes at a plurality of wheel ends of a vehicle and for monitoring a change of state of the vehicle, a parking brake controller for controlling parking brakes at a plurality of wheel ends and in communication with the service brake controller; and a driver interface unit in communication with the service brake controller for receiving a driver request for an automated pre-trip inspection of a vehicle. In response to the driver request for an automated pre-trip inspection, the service brake controller automatically applies the service brakes and in response to a change of state of the vehicle, the parking brake controller applies the parking brakes automatically.

Vehicle inspection with parking brake assist

A dual-control electro-pneumatic foot brake system and method are provided for use with a vehicle having multiple foot brake modules that communicate electronic signals to an electronic brake controller. As a backup feature in case there is a problem with the electron braking system, one of the foot brake modules provides pneumatic pressure to the other foot brake module, which supplies the provided pneumatic pressure to various components of the vehicle's braking system. Other alternatives are provided.

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Anthony M Pitts