Device for actuating a parking brake with noise-reduction mechanism

"Parking brake actuating device with noise-reduction mechanism that comprises a main lever (1) pivoting on a bracket (2); a pawl lever (3) pivoting on said main lever (1), including a catch (5) to engage in a fixed toothed sector (6); a button (13) mounted on the main lever (1) and connected to an end (15) of a push rod (8) which has a second end (16) adapted to push said pawl lever (3) to disengage the catch (5) of the toothed sector (6), when said button (13) is actuated; and a main spring (10) disposed to return the button (13) to an extended position. Between a portion of the pawl lever (3) and a portion of the push rod (8) is disposed a pawl spring (9) to push one towards the other and the catch (5) against said toothed sector (6)."