INTRUSION-MINIMIZING BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION

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• In a frontal collision, the brake pedal is forced rearward by the movement of the engine and other parts.

• Pedal arm section A of the rearward moving brake pedal contacts the cross-beam.

• Pedal arm section A rotates where it contacts the cross-beam, preventing rearward movement of the brake pedal.

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Normal condition

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During collision

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Brake pedal

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Pedal arm section A

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Cross-beam