8455030080 Toyota SWITCH ASSY, PARKING BRAKE, Price: 16.76$, Weight: 0.017kg
| Make | Number | Name | Availability | Weight, kg | Ship in, Days | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Toyota |
8455030080 |
SWITCH ASSY, PARKING BRAKE |
13 |
0.017 |
6 |
16.76$ |
Parking Brake Switch Assembly – Essential for Safe Parking 🅿️
Why This Part Is Needed
The parking brake switch assembly is a crucial electronic component in your vehicle's safety system. It detects the status of your parking brake and alerts you with a dashboard light if the brake is engaged or released. Without this switch, you wouldn’t be notified if your parking brake is active while driving, leading to unsafe situations or accidental driving with the brake on.
How This Part Works
This switch connects directly to the parking brake lever. Once you pull or release the lever, the switch opens or closes an electrical circuit, sending a signal to your vehicle’s dashboard. The indicator light is then activated or deactivated, helping you avoid unnecessary brake wear and ensuring your vehicle is securely parked when needed.
What Happens If This Part Is Broken?
- The dashboard warning light may not appear, risking driving with the parking brake engaged.
- The system may give false alarms, causing confusion or neglect of real parking brake issues.
- Long-term, unnoticed brake use can cause costly damage to brake components and reduce vehicle safety.
Compatibility:
- Tacoma