Does the handbrake stop the rear wheels or the front wheels?

[VanJanelle]

The handbrake stops the rear wheels, while the foot brake stops both the front and rear wheels. The function of the handbrake is to provide braking when parking on flat or inclined surfaces, preventing the vehicle from sliding automatically when unattended and avoiding traffic accidents. The correct method to apply the handbrake is: 1. Press the handbrake button before pulling it; 2. Apply gentle force when pulling the handbrake; 3. Pull the handbrake up to about 70% of its full range, as pulling it all the way to the top will shorten the lifespan of the handbrake cable. The dangers of forgetting to engage the handbrake while driving include: 1. The brake pump cannot provide sufficient braking force, causing the engine to stall; 2. Accelerated wear of the brake discs and hardening of the brake pads due to friction heat; 3. Stretching of the handbrake cable; 4. Leakage of brake cylinder oil, leading to brake failure.