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Spring (Parking and Emergency) Brake Subsystem
 

Spring brakes are designed to work when you are parking your vehicle or in an emergency when your service brakes fail. This chapter explains the operation and function of the spring brake subsystem.

Note: There are circuit diagrams showing spring brake system components here.