Does Parking on a Slope Affect the Car?
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Long-term parking on a slope can have several impacts on a car: 1. Damage to the handbrake braking system: When parking on a slope, the handbrake is the first to bear the brunt. The handbrake works by pulling the brake shoes via a cable to secure the vehicle. On a slope, the handbrake cable continuously bears the component of the car's weight parallel to the slope, which over time can cause the cable to "fatigue," affecting the handbrake's braking performance and potentially rendering it ineffective. If not careful during regular use, this could easily lead to a rolling accident after parking. 2. Impact on the suspension: When parked on a slope, the suspension on the downhill side bears greater pressure. Prolonged exposure to this condition can cause uneven aging and stiffness between the front and rear suspensions, affecting ride comfort. 3. Risk of rolling: Long-term parking on a slope increases the likelihood of the handbrake aging and failing, making the car prone to rolling accidents.