Tag: Brake
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Preventing a Shift Out of Park with Foot on Accelerator
Modern vehicles require the driver to put their foot on the brake pedal before shifting out of “Park.” This effectively prevents a driver from shifting into Drive or Reverse while their foot is on the gas pedal / accelerator. That’s far more effective than a warning sticker on the sun visor.
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Brake Systems
Some brake systems utilize permanent magnets to generate power-off braking force. Current supplied to magnetic coils counter permanent magnetic force to keep the brakes from engaging during normal operation.