Does the parking brake act on the front or rear wheels?
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The parking brake acts on the rear wheels, and the electronic parking brake also brakes the rear wheels. The parking brake is frequently used during daily driving. After parking and turning off the engine, it is necessary to engage the parking brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling. Mechanical parking brakes usually have a parking brake cable below the lever, which connects to both rear wheels. Electronic parking brakes have motors on the rear wheels that clamp the brake pads when the button is pressed, preventing the vehicle from rolling. Over time, the parking brake cable may loosen, causing the vehicle to roll even when the brake is engaged. Therefore, car owners should regularly tighten the parking brake cable during maintenance.