Golf car having disk brakes and single point latching brake

A golf car comprising:

• a frame supported by a plurality of wheels;
• an accelerator pedal;
• and
• a brake pedal for a hydraulic brake system, said brake pedal movable through a first range of motion defining an operating mode wherein said hydraulic brake system applies a varying degree of braking power based on the position of said brake pedal in said operating mode, said brake pedal further movable beyond said operating mode to a locked mode wherein said brake pedal is retained in a position whereby said hydraulic brake system applies braking power to at least one of said plurality of wheels sufficient to preclude rotation thereof, said locked mode presenting a single audible indication to an operator upon entry thereof, said brake pedal further operable to withdrawal from said locked position upon one of actuating said brake pedal beyond said locked position and actuating said accelerator pedal.

A brake system for a vehicle comprising:

• a brake pedal;
• an accelerator pedal;
• a hydraulic brake system receiving input from said brake pedal and generating an output to control a hydraulically operated braking device;
• and
• a locking mechanism for providing a locked position for said brake pedal, said locking mechanism providing a single audible indication to an operator that said brake pedal had been depressed sufficiently to be latched in said locked position, said locking mechanism operable to unlatch upon one of advancement of said accelerator pedal or advancement of said brake pedal beyond said locked position.