ERVICE/PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM OPERATION

TM 9-2320-387-24-l l-25. SERVICE/PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM OPERATION The parking brake system is a mechanically-actuated system that provides a means of keeping the vehicle still once it stops. It also assists in emergency stopping if there is a complete service brake system failure. Major components of the parking brake system are: 0 ^A 0 ^B 0 ^C 0 ^D 0 ^E 0 ^F 0 ^G 0 ^H PARKING BRAKE ROTORS - Attached to output flanges on rear differential, rotors prevent output flanges from turning when parking brake is applied. BRAKE PADS - Apply friction to rotors when hand lever is applied. pm-G BRAgE CALIPERS - Force brake pads against rotors when hand lever is applied. PARKING BRAKE CABLES - ‘Connect parking brake hand lever to equalizer bar. EQUALIZER BAR - Evenly distributes braking pressure to the rear brake rotors. PARKING BRAISE ROD - Connects parking brake hand lever to equalizer bar. PARKING BRAKE HAND LEVER - Permits operator to engage the parking brake. PARKING BRAKE HAND LEVER ADJUSTING CAP - Permits operator to make minor tension adjustment of parking brake. IHF /I’ l-32