Steering and braking parts keep a forklift safe to drive: a steering unit (orbitrol) and steering cylinder turn the rear axle, while brake assemblies, pads/shoes and electromagnetic brakes stop and hold the truck. ForkliftIQ supplies steering and brake parts compatible with Heli, Hangcha, EP, Toyota, Linde, Jungheinrich, Hyster, Crown and other major brands.
Steering Units & Orbitrols →
Hydrostatic steering units
Steering Cylinders →
Rear-axle steering cylinders
Brakes →
Pads, shoes, drums & assemblies
What is in the steering & brake system
Most electric forklifts use hydrostatic steering — a steering unit (orbitrol) meters oil to a steering cylinder on the rear axle. Service brakes are drum or wet-disc; parking is often an electromagnetic brake on the drive motor.
Common faults
Hard or heavy steering points to the orbitrol or steering cylinder; a truck that rolls when parked or won’t release points to the electromagnetic brake; weak stopping is usually pads/shoes or a leaking wheel cylinder.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my forklift hard to steer?
Heavy steering usually means a worn steering unit (orbitrol), a leaking steering cylinder, or low hydraulic pressure. Check oil level and pressure, then the orbitrol and cylinder.
What is an electromagnetic brake on a forklift?
It is a spring-applied, electrically-released parking brake mounted on the drive motor. If it won’t release, the truck won’t move; if it won’t hold, the truck rolls when parked.
Do you supply brake pads and shoes?
Yes — brake shoes, pads, wheel cylinders, drums and complete brake assemblies are available.
Can you match a steering unit from a part number?
Yes. Send the brand, model and the number on the orbitrol or cylinder and we cross-reference the correct part.
Need this part fast?
Send the brand, part number or a nameplate photo — we cross-reference and quote from a worldwide parts network.
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