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Parking Brake System: Description and Operation

Parking Brake
Parking Brake Rear Wheel Components





The rear wheel disc brake assembly contains a cable-actuated parking brake assembly.

The parking brake system is actuated when the parking brake control is depressed. The parking brake control applies tension to the front parking brake cable and conduit, activating the parking brake assembly.

Brake Warning System
The brake warning indicator:
^ is located in the instrument cluster.
^ illuminates to signal the driver that the parking brake is applied or to signal a low brake fluid condition.
^ remains lit to indicate a brake system concern has occurred.