A mechanical brake control device for a vehicle, of the kind comprising a connecting member (28) slidably movable within a fixed housing (30) and coupled to the brake pedal, and a locking means (36) carried by the housing and adapted to engage said connecting member when the vehicle is on an incline and a control means (34) coupled to the clutch pedal is in an actuated position, thus resisting movement of the connecting member and retaining the brake pedal in a brake applied position.
According to the invention, the connecting member (28) is resilient to deform slightly when being engaged by the locking means (36) thus providing for gradual disengagement in response to operation of the control means (34, 60).
For use in braking systems for automotive vehicles.