Practice question

How does a spring-loaded parking brake actuator (Federspeicherbremszylinder) apply braking force to the wheels?

  1. By injecting hydraulic fluid into the caliper chamber
  2. By using high compressed air pressure to push the brake shoes against the drum
  3. By activating electromagnetic magnets in the hub
  4. By releasing compressed air so that a powerful internal mechanical spring expands and pushes the brake rod

Answer: D — By releasing compressed air so that a powerful internal mechanical spring expands and pushes the brake rod

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