Raising the handbrake lever pulls a flexible cable connected to a compensator. The movement of the compensator, which has the function of balancing and distributing the traction force between the two flexible rods secured to it, controls the action of the levers on the rear brakes thereby implementing the engagement of the handbrake.There is a threaded end on the flexible cable between the two front seats connected to the actual lever to allow the adjustment of the control lever travel from inside the vehicle.The moment the handbrake lever is raised the switch See descriptions 5505 INSTRUMENT/GAUGE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS turns on the warning light in the instrument panel, via the Body Computer, to signal that the handbrake is applied.The handbrake lever remains applied, by means of the special toothed sector which prevents the lever from being lowered.The release button releases the lever and the tension of the rods on the levers can be slackened and the handbrake released through the action of the return springs.
