Inventors:
John W. Kidd - Pittsford NY, US
Thomas D. Gorsky - Macedon NY, US
Jeffrey C. Smith - Canandaigua NY, US
International Classification:
B60T 13/68
Abstract:
A pneumatic brake system for a motor vehicle includes a compressed air system including a plurality of compressed air reservoirs containing compressed air. A service brake system in fluid communication with the compressed air system is operably engaged by application of the compressed air from the compressed air system. A parking brake system in fluid communication with the compressed air system is operably engaged upon the engagement of a spring brake component. A compressed air release system is coupled to the compressed air system and the parking brake system. The compressed air release system is configured to receive a command and in response to the command drain compressed air from the compressed air system if the parking brake system is engaged.