4  –    12 Repair  Manual  RRE140/160/180/200/250  ©  BT
Functions and parameters
Brake system 3100
T-code Valid from serial number Date Publication No.
815, 816 6051502 2008-08-21 261828-040
4.4.4 Disc brake on the drive motor (parking 
brake)
General
The brake is a single stage electromechanical spring-loaded brake that 
is released when the magnetic coil is energised. Polarity does not affect 
its operation. The brake acts as a parking brake, as well as an emer
-
gency and secondary travel brake at the end (final 10 %) of brake pedal 
travel.
Design
Item Component
a Magnet housing
b Brake disc
c Friction disc
d Hub
c
a
b
d