Patent ID: 7219966

Claim:
A brake pedal feel simulator for a vehicle braking system having a brake pedal, the simulator providing a simulation force to the brake pedal, the simulator comprising: a spring operatively connected to the brake pedal for providing the simulation force; a spring seat receiving an end of the spring; a spring stop operable between an extended position and a retracted positions, the spring stop including one or more wedge member riding on one or more ramp member, the wedge member moving radially outwardly as the wedge member moves axially rearwardly; the extended position denoted by the spring stop being located to engage the spring seat and substantially prevent rearward axial translation of the spring seat and provide the simulation force through the spring; and the retracted position denoted by the spring stop being located to disengage the spring seat and permit rearward axial translation of the spring seat.