ASE Brakes Certification Practice Exam 2025 – Complete Study Resource

Parking brake styles encompass various mechanisms used to hold a vehicle stationary when parked. Top hat parking brakes, transmission-mounted parking brakes, and drum-style parking brakes are recognized designs that provide secure, reliable methods for preventing vehicle movement.

Top hat parking brakes typically utilize a drum and a shoe mechanism that expands to provide parking hold. Transmission-mounted parking brakes are integrated into the vehicle's transmission system, often using an internal mechanism to hold the vehicle in place. Drum-style parking brakes are another common design where a drum is engaged by shoes that press against its interior surface.

In contrast, axle lock brakes, while a form of braking system, do not typically operate as a standalone parking brake style. Instead, they are usually employed in off-road or performance applications to lock the axle for improved traction under specific conditions, rather than providing a dedicated method for securing the vehicle when parked. Therefore, the identification of axle lock brakes as an exception in the context of typical parking brake styles is accurate.