Foot Brake And Parking Brake: Overview

See: FOOT BRAKE AND PARKING BRAKE 

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Brake With Combined Foot Brake & Parking Brake Function

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

The illustrations above show the rear brake with combined foot brake and parking brake function. The principle for the foot brake function is the same at both front and rear, however.

1. Piston
2. Adjuster screw
3. Adjuster nut
4. Spring holder
5. Return spring
6. Axle
7. Control spring
8. Gasket
9. Throw-out bearing
10. Snap-ring
11. Sealing ring
12. Adjuster piston
13. Arm
14. Eccentric
15. Arm
16. Brake disc
17. Brake caliper
18. Brake pads, outer
19. Brake pads, inner.