As it pertains to the automatic hoist winch brake of an electro-hydraulic cargo-handling pedestal-type deck crane, what statement is true?

Correct Answer: Option A — The brake is spring set and hydraulically released, and the brake automatically sets when the hoist pump is brought to zero stroke or there is a loss of servo power hydraulic pressure.

Electro-hydraulic crane brakes are designed as fail-safe devices. They are spring-applied to ensure the load is held if hydraulic pressure is lost or the pump is de-energized. Hydraulic pressure is used to compress the springs and release the brake, allowing the winch to operate only when the system is pressurized.