Principles of Operation

Parking Brake

Principles of Operation

Parking Brake System

The parking brake system is cable-actuated and controlled by an independent, hand-operated parking brake control that is not self adjusting. The parking brake system is actuated when the parking brake control is pulled up. When the parking brake control is pulled, tension is applied to the front parking brake cable. This tension pulls on both rear parking brake cables, which are attached to the brake caliper parking brake actuators and apply the brake pads. When the parking brake release button is pressed and the brake control is released, the return springs on the brake calipers and the parking brake control return the system to the released position.