Abstract: A method for the braking of a vehicle train with pressure-actuated brakes and arrangements for performing this method are disclosed. The prior art shows that, because of a different rapid build-up of a braking pressure in the various rigid vehicles of a vehicle train, there occurs an overrun shock during adjustment transition shifting braking phases. According to one embodiment of the invention, there is furnished a lead and predominance by a predetermined value in the co-braking signal furnished from the one rigid vehicle to the second rigid vehicle of a vehicle train. According to a further embodiment, a predominance by a predetermined amount in the braking pressure in the second vehicle versus the co-braking signal is furnished, if during the preceding brake application actuation the overrun shock has surpassed a preset tolerance width. The invention can be applied in particular for vehicle trains made up of a motor vehicle and one or several trailers or semitrailers.

Abstract: Brake force proportioning system for a vehicle includes a two-way valve in the line between a diagonally connected front and rear wheel. A controller opens the valve continuously in a first region of brake pressure so that the brake force proportioning follows a fixed proportioning characteristic. Outside this region the valve is opened in pulses so that the proportioning follows an ideal characteristic curve. If the controller fails, a pressure limiting valve takes the place of the two-way valve and effects a pressure distribution according to a characteristic parallel to the fixed slope characteristic.

Abstract: A method operating a braking system to prevent or overcome glazing of the brake linings. The brake system has a friction-affected service brake and a wear-free auxiliary brake. A brake value, for instance vehicle deceleration, can be specified to the brakes by a brake value transducer. On the specification of the brake value transducer signals, a control unit triggers the brakes; it detects and evaluates signals characterizing the braking action. Upon a request for braking, the control unit preferentially triggers the auxiliary brake. If the brake value transducer signal level is high, it additionally switches on the service brake. The control unit detects the number of braking events of the service brake and their intensity (duration, action, etc.). As a function of these data, the control unit detects a threatening danger of glazing or glazing that has already begun and triggers the service brake exclusively.