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BRAKE SYSTEM
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BRAKES
PARKING BRAKES
1
2
2
The parking brake system is of mechanical type,
acting on rear wheels through parking brake cable (2).
When the hand brake lever (1) is pulled up, the
parking brake mechanism in the rear brake assembly
is also pulled through the cable. This action expands
the rear brake shoes against the drum, thus applying
the rear brakes.
Parking brake handle construction :
Parking brake handle is designed such that the
parking brake does not get released accidentally. To
release parking brake, lift the handle slightly and
keeping release button pressed, push down the lever
fully.
Parking brake released
Parking brake applied
Parking brake release
button