Can the Electronic Parking Brake Be Left On All the Time?

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Jake
07/29/25 7:13pm
Electronic parking brake can be left on all the time. Here are the specific details about the electronic parking brake: 1. Principle: The electronic parking brake is a technology that achieves vehicle parking braking through electronic control. Its working principle is similar to that of a mechanical handbrake, both essentially using the friction between the brake disc and brake pads to achieve the purpose of vehicle parking braking. The only difference is that the traditional mechanical handbrake lever has been replaced with an electronic button. 2. Function: The electronic parking brake, also known as the electronic braking system, combines the temporary braking needed during driving with the long-term braking required after parking, achieving vehicle parking braking through electronic control. It also extends to the vehicle's auto-hold function, allowing the driver to avoid prolonged braking when the vehicle is parked, effectively preventing the vehicle from rolling.
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