Development of a New Brake Failure Early Warning System to Reduce Brake Failure Accidents in Indonesia

Abstract

The increasing number of vehicles in Indonesia has heightened the risk of traffic accidents, with brake failure being a significant contributor, particularly in heavy vehicles, such as buses and trucks, on long downhill roads. According to the Korlantas Polri (Traffic Corps of the Indonesian National Police), brake failure is a leading cause of traffic accidents in Indonesia. KNKT (Indonesian National Transportation Safety Committee) investigations into 14 cases of brake failure revealed that brake overheating was the primary factor, exacerbated by high speeds, heavy loads, and steep terrain. In response, the Anti Blong system was developed to prevent brake failure through early detection using smart sensors to monitor both the brake-lining temperature and road slope. Integrated with IoT, the system provides real-time warnings via a virtual assistant, both on the driver’s smartphone and through an audible siren for nearby vehicles. Experimental tests of Anti Blong showed high effectiveness, with 98% accuracy in detecting brake temperature, 76% in slope detection, and 90% accuracy in its virtual assistant’s performance, making it a promising solution for improving heavy vehicle safety in Indonesia.