How Many Clicks on the Car Handbrake Are Considered Normal?

[MacEmerson]

Generally, the car handbrake should be pulled to between five and seven clicks for a normal position. The correct method to pull the handbrake is to press the small button with the thumb pad and then pull the handbrake. The force applied should be light, and you should clearly hear the sound of the handbrake being pulled. Pull it to about 70%, which is the optimal working point for the handbrake. The handbrake system is used frequently, and its effectiveness decreases with increased usage. Many times, car owners think they have fully engaged the handbrake, but accidents can occur due to handbrake failure or not pulling it to its working point. Therefore, car owners should regularly check the effectiveness of the handbrake. To test the handbrake, drive the car to a steep slope with good road conditions, press the brake pedal, shift to neutral, and pull the handbrake to the previously determined working point. Slowly release the brake pedal. If the car does not slide, the handbrake is functioning well. Alternatively, if the car slides slightly but the sliding distance is minimal, the handbrake's effectiveness is still considered normal.