EMB ERJ 190/195 ER/LR
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP); Flight Crew Multiengine; Flight Crew Commercial
Human-Machine Interface; Troubleshooting
Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe
Flight Crew Landed in Emergency Condition
Aircraft
Inflight; [we received a] non-normal EICAS Caution Message PARKING BRAKE NOT RELEASED annunciation during cruise. [We] complied with all non-normal procedures; but no change/EICAS message remained. [We] coordinated with Dispatch/Maintenance Control regarding the issue and came to agreement that the safest course of action would be a diversion. [We contacted] ATC; briefed the flight attendants and passengers; then completed the precautionary landing.[The landing was] uneventful; not overweight; and no aircraft control issues during the roll out/complete stop on the runway. Coordinated with ARFF (Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting) to inspect aircraft; no damage [was] noted. [We] taxied clear of the runway to the gate; deplaned via Passenger Service and handed aircraft over to local Maintenance following conference call with Dispatch/Maintenance Control. AML entry made and Dispatch/Maintenance Control briefed regarding the aircraft condition.
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Air carrier flight crew reported a non-normal EICAS caution message; parking brake not released; and then landed at alternate airport.