DAF 85CF Parking Brake Valve Parking Brake Shifter Selector Knob 9617231270

The DAF 85CF Parking Brake Knob is a specialized control element for the parking brake system, designed for use in trucks of this series. Thanks to its construction, which aligns with DAF's factory solutions, the parking brake selector knob ensures precise operation, clear position indication, and comfortable driver experience in daily use.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 9617231270
• Mark: DAF
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9617231270
• Substitutable numbers: 9617231270
• Category: Gear Knobs

Purpose and Function in the Parking Brake System

The knob presented serves as an ergonomic parking brake control element for DAF 85CF models, allowing the driver to quickly and unambiguously select the lever position. Its appropriately profiled shape facilitates a secure grip, which is important both during frequent yard maneuvers and in typical line haul operations.

As part of the Gear Shift Knobs group, this component is designed for intensive use in heavy-duty transport conditions, where durability, consistent operation, and resistance to typical cabin wear and tear are crucial.

Compatibility and Fit for DAF Vehicles

The parking brake knob has been developed for integration with the factory control system in DAF vehicles, ensuring a proper fit with the lever and maintaining the original operating logic. This provides the driver with a component that retains the familiar DAF operating method, without the need for habit adjustments or installation modifications.

Manufacturer markings and assignment to a specific DAF reference number facilitate part selection for a particular vehicle configuration, which is especially important for fleet maintenance and maintaining consistency of cabin solutions.

Performance Characteristics and Installation Benefits

As a wear part, the parking brake knob in trucks is subject to intensive use, so its design includes:

• stable mounting on the parking brake lever,
• clear and repeatable selector operating positions,
• comfortable operation with work gloves,
• consistent appearance with other control elements in the DAF cabin.

Replacing a worn or damaged knob with a functional part restores proper parking brake ergonomics, contributing to maneuvering safety and driver comfort, especially in urban traffic, on maneuvering yards, and during frequent stops.

Part Condition and Practical Aspects

The offered parking brake knob is a used item, which represents a cost-effective solution while maintaining the functionality required for daily operation of a heavy-duty vehicle. Such components are often chosen by fleet services where a reasonable balance between service costs and maintaining full control system functionality is important.

For users and workshops, this means the ability to quickly replace a worn part with a component of proven design, without the need to interfere with other parking brake system sub-assemblies.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the control area in your DAF and need other parts from the same group, such as levers, handles, or additional manipulation elements, check the available parts in the DAF Gear Shift Knobs category.

Part Selection and Service Savings

When planning repairs within control systems – including the parking brake and gearbox – it is worth considering the potential of used parts as a way to reduce costs while maintaining the required functional parameters. Proper selection of components according to manufacturer markings and vehicle configuration helps avoid compatibility issues and reduces truck downtime.

More on how to consciously use the used parts market, including how to select components by manufacturer markings and what are the real savings compared to new components, can be found in the guide Why Buy Used Gearboxes and Engines – Facts Instead of Myths.