The parking brake system is a mechanical system which operates on the rear disc brakes. The system is activated by depressing a ratcheted foot pedal lever assembly, which sets the rear parking brake shoes via cables. When the parking brake is set and the ignition switch is on, the BRAKE warning lamp on the I/P will be on. The parking brake is released when the ignition is on and the transaxle is shifted out of the PARK or NEUTRAL position.