Abstract:
A power brake system for a parking brake having a hydraulically operated spring brake with a manual control. A single stroke pump responsive to a pressure differential created by the flow of a first and second fluid under pressure regulated by the manual control is capable of pressurizing hydraulic fluid. This pressurized hydraulic fluid is adapted to overcome the resiliency of the spring brakes to maintain the parking brake in a released position. A flow control device adjacent the manual control will assure that a constant differential pressure is maintained in the pump to stabilize the force of the pressurized hydraulic fluid. An indicator responsive to the pressure of the hydraulic fluid provides a visual indication of the operational mode of the spring brake to an operator.