Do You Need to Press the Brake When Engaging the Handbrake in an Automatic Transmission Car?

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VonJackson
07/30/25 6:14am
Yes. Whenever the car is stuck on a slope and starts to roll backward, the first thing the driver should do is to stay calm and avoid panic. Quickly press the foot brake to stop the car, then gently pull the handbrake and slowly release the foot brake. It's best to keep the foot on the brake pedal during this time. Only after confirming that the handbrake is securely engaged should the foot brake be fully released. Information about car brakes is as follows: 1. Function of brake pads: Brake pads, also known as brake linings, are critical safety components in a car's braking system. The effectiveness of all braking relies heavily on the condition of the brake pads. 2. Composition of brake pads: Brake pads generally consist of a steel plate, an adhesive heat insulation layer, and a friction block. The steel plate is coated to prevent rust, with the coating process monitored by an SMT4 furnace temperature tracker to ensure quality by detecting temperature distribution during coating. The heat insulation layer is made of non-heat-conductive materials to provide thermal insulation.
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