Does the car handbrake stop the front wheels or the rear wheels?
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Generally speaking, the car handbrake controls the rear wheels. However, not all vehicles brake the rear wheels; for example, the handbrake of engineering forklifts is installed on the front wheels. The reasons why the handbrake controls the rear wheels are as follows: 1. Most mechanical handbrakes are controlled by cables, and since the front wheels are responsible for steering, placing cables on the front wheels is inconvenient. 2. When starting on a slope, most of the vehicle's weight is on the rear wheels, so braking the rear wheels is more effective. Below are three methods of car braking: 1. Foot brake: The scientific term for the foot brake is the service brake, which is a device that slows down or stops a moving vehicle. The working principle of the service brake is very simple: when the brake pedal is pressed, the piston of the brake caliper pushes the brake pads, increasing the friction between the brake pads and the brake disc rotating at the same speed as the wheel, thereby achieving the braking effect. 2. Handbrake: Also known as the mechanical handbrake or parking brake, as the name suggests, it is a braking method used after parking. It is commonly engaged after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. 3. Electronic handbrake: Nowadays, many new car models have started using electronic parking brakes. The principle is basically the same as that of the mechanical handbrake, except that the handbrake cable is replaced by an electronic brake pump for control.