Park brake latch - push to latch - push again to unlatch
Park brake latch - push to latch - push again to unlatch
(OP)
Hello all. I believe this is my first post here.
I have been trying to find a schematic or drawing showing
how the latching mechanism works in a foot actuated parking brake
that does not have a separate release lever or handle.
It is the type in which you press the main pedal once to latch and press it again to unlatch.
I have tried a Google search and Google image search with no luck. I am not even sure of
the correct name for this type of latch. On/off park brake latch, cam latch, auto latch ??
I found the following vehicle use this type of foot brake pedal and latch set up.
2000 Chevy C1500
2007 Toyota Camry SE
2004 Mitsubish Endeaver
I am sure there are many more.
If I don't have any luck with finding a drawing or an example of this type of mechanism I plan to find one from a vehicle and take it apart.
Thanks
I have been trying to find a schematic or drawing showing
how the latching mechanism works in a foot actuated parking brake
that does not have a separate release lever or handle.
It is the type in which you press the main pedal once to latch and press it again to unlatch.
I have tried a Google search and Google image search with no luck. I am not even sure of
the correct name for this type of latch. On/off park brake latch, cam latch, auto latch ??
I found the following vehicle use this type of foot brake pedal and latch set up.
2000 Chevy C1500
2007 Toyota Camry SE
2004 Mitsubish Endeaver
I am sure there are many more.
If I don't have any luck with finding a drawing or an example of this type of mechanism I plan to find one from a vehicle and take it apart.
Thanks





RE: Park brake latch - push to latch - push again to unlatch
Sorry - the best I can suggest is your plan "B" - go visit a local auto salvage yard and have a look.
Jay Maechtlen
http://www.laserpubs.com/techcomm
RE: Park brake latch - push to latch - push again to unlatch
They can't stop you from ordering the apparatus from the dealer (or junkyard) and reverse engineering it. If from a recent model vehicle, watch out for the possibility of patents.
RE: Park brake latch - push to latch - push again to unlatch
Not just because you can get them into a state where they're very difficult to release,
... but also, mostly, because you can't use the parking brake to slow the car in stealth mode.
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
RE: Park brake latch - push to latch - push again to unlatch
(in most cases, activating really tiny brakes)
Jay Maechtlen
http://www.laserpubs.com/techcomm
RE: Park brake latch - push to latch - push again to unlatch