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Electronic Parking Brakes
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DURA SmartParkā„¢ Benefits
DURA SmartParkā„¢ electronic parking brake systems provide benefits that extend from optimized vehicle design and manufacturing processes to improved comfort and safety for consumers. The host of automated features available can assist styling and engineering teams in achieving unique vehicle design objectives.

Freeing of interior real estate for other value added features

Automatic apply and release options
Simplified driver operation at the touch of a button
Improved entry and egress with the removal of mechanical foot or hand lever
Universal RH & LH adaptability
Optimal system cable load determination
Automatic & continuous cable systems tensioning
Enhanced vehicle theft protection
Roll-back prevention
Reduced shift efforts from park
System weight reduction versus most traditional systems
Reduced installation costs
Lowered capital investment
Modular and flexible actuator and ECU packaging
Interaction with traditional foundation brake systems
Emergency brake functionality
Standardization of one programmable unit across multiple vehicles
Self diagnostics and driver message center notification


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