TM 10-3930-669-20 1-18. BRAKE SYSTEM. The forklift brakes are located inside the drive axle (1).  The steering axle (2) is not equipped with brakes.  Braking is controlled by the brake pedal (3) which is connected to the master cylinder (4) by a linkage. Additionally, the brake pedal (3) disengages the transmission automatically as the brakes are being applied. 1-22