Master’s in Brakes, ABS/MSC and Stability Engineering (Cornering ABS, Lift-Off Control)
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in brakes, ABS/MSC and stability engineering (cornering ABS, lift-off control). 12 modules covering braking dynamics, components, hydraulics, ABS algorithms, cornering ABS, lift-off control, functional safety, HIL and type approval under UNECE Regulation No. 78, with an assigned technical tutor.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Size motorcycle braking systems.
Understand braking dynamics in a straight line and at lean.
Design ABS and cornering control algorithms.
Implement rear wheel lift-off control.
Validate systems in simulation, HIL and on track.
Apply brake type-approval regulations and functional safety.
Develop a braking system with stability control for a motorcycle.
Who it's for
- Braking systems engineers at system suppliers and manufacturers.
- Stability control engineers working on chassis electronics.
- ABS calibration engineers seeking a deeper grasp of algorithms.
- Functional safety engineers in the two-wheeler sector.
- Track validation engineers.
- Embedded software engineers moving into braking and stability systems.
- Engineering or science graduates aiming to join braking system manufacturers.
What you'll work with
- UNECE Regulation No. 78 (braking of L-category vehicles)
- UN Global Technical Regulation No. 3 (motorcycle brake systems)
- ISO 12364 (motorcycle anti-lock braking system tests)
- ISO 8710 (motorcycle brakes and braking devices test methods)
- ISO 26262-12 (functional safety for motorcycles)
- ISO 11898-1 (CAN data link layer)
- Delegated Regulation (EU) 3/2014 (vehicle functional safety requirements for L-category vehicles)
- ISO 16750-2 (electrical loads for vehicle electrical equipment)
- MATLAB/Simulink
- dSPACE
- BikeSim
- CANoe
- MoTeC i2 Pro
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1Load transfer under braking1.2Maximum deceleration and pitch-over limit1.3Optimal brake force distribution1.4Braking at lean and righting moment1.5Friction coefficient and slip1.6Friction versus slip curve1.7Braking in the wet1.8Influence of the suspension1.9Rider reaction1.10Case study: braking distance on different surfaces
2.1Floating and steel discs2.2Carbon discs in racing2.3Monobloc and radial callipers2.4Radial brake master cylinders2.5Sintered and organic pads2.6Brake hoses and brake fluids2.7CBS combined brakes2.8Parking brake2.9Thermal management of discs2.10Practical exercise: sizing a front brake system
3.1ABS hydraulic circuits3.2Inlet and outlet valves3.3Return pumps3.4Pressure modulation3.5Integrated control units3.6Brake-by-wire systems3.7Bleeding and air in the circuit3.8Dynamic response of the modulator3.9Hydraulic system failures3.10Laboratory: pressure measurement in a modulator
4.1Vehicle speed estimation4.2Slip calculation4.3Thresholds and control cycles4.4Surface detection4.5Rear wheel control4.6Adaptation to uneven surfaces4.7Off-road ABS4.8Selective disabling of rear ABS4.9Parameter calibration4.10Workshop: ABS algorithm in Simulink
5.1IMU inertial measurement unit5.2Lean angle estimation5.3Combined grip limit5.4Modulation at lean5.5Righting control5.6Commercial MSC systems5.7Integration with traction control5.8Safety in limit situations5.9Evaluation of the benefit in accidents5.10Practical exercise: lean estimation with an IMU
6.1Lift-off detection6.2Rear load estimation6.3Front pressure limitation6.4Interaction with the suspension6.5Emergency braking6.6Behaviour in sports motorcycles6.7Model-based calibration6.8Track testing6.9Risks of false detection6.10Laboratory: simulation of a controlled stoppie
7.1Electronic combined braking7.2Hill descent control7.3Hill start assist7.4Integration with adaptive cruise control7.5CAN network architectures7.6Riding mode management7.7Electronics in electric motorcycles and regenerative braking7.8Rider interface7.9Integrated chassis diagnostics7.10Case study: chassis architecture of a large adventure bike
8.1ISO 26262-12 for motorcycles8.2MSIL integrity classification8.3Hazard analysis and risk assessment8.4Technical safety requirements8.5Diagnostics and coverage8.6ABS degraded modes8.7Verification of embedded software8.8Cybersecurity of the braking system8.9Safety case documentation8.10Practical exercise: HARA of a cornering ABS
9.1Dynamic braking models9.2Tyre models for braking9.3Co-simulation of control and vehicle9.4Hardware-in-the-loop platforms9.5Fault injection9.6Test automation9.7Scenario coverage9.8Correlation with track9.9Variant management9.10Laboratory: HIL bench for an ABS
10.1UNECE Regulation No. 78 tests10.2Tests according to ISO 871010.3ABS tests to ISO 1236410.4Low-grip tracks10.5Braking instrumentation10.6Outriggers and test rider safety10.7Fade tests10.8Documentation for the technical service10.9Regional type-approval differences10.10Case study: type-approval test plan
11.1Carbon brakes in MotoGP11.2Temperature management in races11.3FIM brake regulations11.4Braking electronics in racing11.5Engine brake control11.6Braking telemetry11.7Braking points and the rider11.8Race reliability11.9Transfer to series production11.10Practical exercise: braking analysis with telemetry
12.1Definition of the vehicle12.2System sizing12.3Control architecture12.4ABS algorithm12.5Stability functions12.6Functional safety analysis12.7Validation by simulation12.8Test plan12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, making it compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MATLAB/Simulink, dSPACE, BikeSim, CANoe and MoTeC i2 Pro, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures: an ABS braking test on a low-grip surface, hardware-in-the-loop validation of a cornering ABS, and analysis of rear wheel lift-off during emergency braking. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: UNECE Regulation No. 78, UN Global Technical Regulation No. 3, ISO 12364, ISO 8710, ISO 26262-12, ISO 11898-1, Delegated Regulation (EU) 3/2014, ISO 16750-2.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with MATLAB/Simulink, dSPACE, BikeSim, CANoe and MoTeC i2 Pro, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
A university degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), a computer able to run the programme's software, and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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