Does the electronic parking brake apply to all four wheels?
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Electronic parking brakes do not apply to all four wheels; they only brake the rear two wheels. Whether it's an electronic parking brake or a traditional handbrake, the braking force is generally applied to the two wheels on the rear axle. This is primarily because the front wheels require steering mechanisms, making their structure more complex and unsuitable for installing parking devices. Additionally, it facilitates towing. The electronic parking brake, also known as the electronic parking brake system, integrates the temporary braking function during driving with the long-term braking function after parking, and it achieves parking braking through electronic control. Electronic parking brakes are typically equipped in mid-to-high-end vehicles, where a small button can activate and deactivate the parking brake function.