A brake system (400) is described that comprises at least one elongated member (410) and a lever (430), operable in an engaged position and at least one or a plurality of disengaged positions. The brake system further comprises a first non-coaxial element (440) is configured for exacting contact and pressure to a roll of wrapping material, a second non-coaxial element (450) being operably linked to the first non-coaxial element (440), and a third non-coaxial element (460) operably linked to the at least one coaxial element (420) and operably connected to at least one brake pad (461). The lever plate system can be integrated into an agricultural harvester such as a baler or combine.
