Does driving 200 meters with the handbrake on have any impact?

[JuliannaFitz]

Driving 200 meters with the handbrake on does have an impact. The effects include accelerated wear on the brake discs, hardening of the brake pads due to overheating, and elongation of the handbrake cable. This can lead to reduced braking performance, and sometimes the driver may even detect a burning smell. In severe cases, smoke may emerge from the rear of the vehicle. Relevant details are as follows: 1. Handbrake: Keeping the handbrake engaged for an extended period can cause the rear wheels to lock up, leading to smoke from friction and significantly impaired braking performance. If driving with the handbrake on for too long, it may also result in the brake calipers seizing, brake fluid leakage, and excessively high brake fluid temperatures, ultimately causing a complete loss of braking function. 2. Brakes: Once the brake system warning light comes on, you should not continue driving. Pull over to the side of the road, wait for the vehicle to cool down, and carefully check for any other abnormalities. Under no circumstances should you simply release the handbrake and continue driving while the system is overheated and malfunctioning.