Parking Brake - PRONAR T679/4M User Manual

Construction and principle of operation

3.5 PARKING BRAKE

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Figure 3.8 Parking brake
(1) brake mechanism
Parking brake - figure (3.8) - is used to
immobilize the trailer during parking. The
brake crank mechanism (1), located on
the front left of the frame, is connected by
a steel cable (3) to the expander levers
(2) of the drive shafts. Turning the crank
mechanism (1) clockwise, the steel cable
tightens causing the brake expander
levers to swing, which by opening the
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3
(2) spreader lever
2
(3) cable
CAUTION
Before driving, make sure that the parking
brake is unlocked.
brake shoes cause the trailer to immo-
bilize. The parking brake must be released
before driving - the steel cable must hang
loosely.
PRONAR T679/4M
Chapter 3
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