Brake Systems Built Beyond Standard
Orscheln Products is the market leader for your park brake levers and park brake cables.
For 75+ years, Orscheln’s park brake system has set the industry benchmark for dependable, high-quality performance. Designed and available in both hand lever and foot lever styles, our brake lever can be customized to fit different operator preferences and application needs. We also offer customizable and robust brake cables that meet the demands of commercial use.
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Mechanical Advantages
Orscheln hand lever style uses linear movement, reduces effort initially and increases force near the toggle position for secure engagement.
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Lower Costs
Choosing our standard levers can help you achieve shorter lead times and lower costs, making your project more efficient and budget-friendly.
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Customization
Whether you need a hand brake lever or brake cable, we can customize each to meet your exact specifications.
Features and Advantages
- Robust design
- Various mounting configurations
- Lever handle length option available
- Locking option available
- Light switch option available
- High or Low Frequency of use
- Fully jacketed conduit
- Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) coated strand
- Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) coated liner
- Corrosion and abrasion resistance
- Designed to keep lubricant inside and keep dirt and water out.
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Frequently Asked Questions
At Orscheln, we offer both hand lever and foot lever park brake system styles to meet diverse OEM and operator needs.
Hand levers provide a familiar, ergonomic interface for operators, while foot levers can save space in certain vehicle layouts. Both designs are customizable for mounting position, handle length, locking features, and frequency of use. Our engineering team collaborates with you to determine the best style for your platform, ensuring the final system integrates seamlessly into your vehicle’s operator environment.
Yes, we have a dedicated in-house test lab spanning 15,000 sq. ft., where our specialized engineering team performs rigorous testing to ensure the durability and reliability of our park brake levers.
Testing includes:
- Mechanical cycle testing,
- Environmental exposure
- Corrosion resistance
- Load validation
- And more
This level of validation helps OEMs reduce downtime, extend service life, and ensure consistent operator confidence. By manufacturing and validating in-house, we maintain full control over quality and compliance with industry standards.
Yes, we can customize the brake cable length, fittings, and offer a variety of hardware options to suit your requirements. We build our brake cables with fully jacketed conduit, corrosion-resistant liners, and sealed ends to keep lubricants in and contaminants out. This engineering ensures smoother operation, longer service life, and reliable performance across a variety of demanding industries.
On-highway trucks, buses, off-highway construction equipment, defense vehicles, and marine platforms trust our park brake levers and cables. Each application benefits from robust design, corrosion-resistant materials, and customization options.
Our primary manufacturing takes place in Moberly, Missouri, USA, supported by facilities in Europe, India, and China. This global footprint allows us to provide consistent quality and timely delivery to OEMs worldwide.
Yes, we supply high-volume assemblies directly to OEMs while also supporting aftermarket customers through our F.A.S.T. distributor network. Whether you need a single replacement brake cable or a production run of thousands, our team delivers with the same commitment to quality and service.
With over 75 years of experience, Orscheln has become a benchmark in the motion control industry. Our systems combine proven mechanical advantages, global support, and in-house testing capabilities. Partnering with Orscheln means getting access to a team that delivers reliable, validated solutions engineered for demanding vehicle applications.
