PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
Speed
60 mph
Severity
Deaths
0
Injured
0
Fire
No
Crash
Yes
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No
Narrative
FAULTY EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLES CAUSED REAR BRAKES TO OVERHEAT AND BRAKE SYSTEM TO FAIL (BRAKE PEDAL TO FLOOR) AT 60 MPH. BRAKES RETURNED TO NORMAL WHEN WHEEL CYLINDERS COOLED. *AK