Lateral loading brake fluid transit prevention device

A method of controlling a brake system comprising a brake fluid reservoir fluidically connected to a hydraulically actuated brake via an electromechanical valve, the method comprising the steps of:

• determining or receiving an acceleration signal comprising information indicative of a vehicle lateral acceleration;
• determining whether the vehicle lateral acceleration is at or exceeds a predetermined threshold value;
• and
• outputting a valve signal for actuating the electromechanical valve dependent on whether the vehicle lateral acceleration exceeds the predetermined threshold value.

A control system for controlling a brake system of a vehicle, the brake system comprising a brake fluid reservoir fluidically connected to a hydraulically actuated brake via an electromechanical valve, the control system comprising one or more processors collectively configured to:

• determine or receive a vehicle parameter signal comprising information indicative of one or more of:
• a brake request, steering angle, vehicle roll angle, GPS data, vehicle speed, vehicle lateral acceleration and suspension height;
• determine, based on the information contained within the vehicle parameter signal, whether a lateral acceleration event has begun or whether a lateral acceleration event is likely to begin;
• output a valve signal for actuating the electromechanical valve based on a determination that a lateral acceleration event has begun or is likely to begin.