How to Fix a Seized Handbrake After Rain?
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Seizure of the handbrake after rain occurs when the brake pads and drums rust together due to prolonged parking with the handbrake engaged after driving through water. When the vehicle cannot be stopped using the foot brake, pulling the electronic handbrake switch for more than 2 seconds will activate emergency braking, accompanied by a warning signal. Releasing the handbrake switch or pressing the accelerator pedal will cancel the emergency braking. The electronic handbrake, also known as the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB), is marked with a "P" button in the vehicle. It operates on the same principle as the traditional mechanical handbrake, utilizing friction between the brake disc and pads to achieve parking control, but the control mechanism has evolved from a mechanical lever to an electronic button. To engage the electronic handbrake: Press the brake pedal and pull the electronic handbrake switch upward until the indicator light on the dashboard and the switch illuminates. If the vehicle is turned off without engaging the electronic handbrake, the system will automatically activate it. To disengage the electronic handbrake: Press the brake pedal and simultaneously press the electronic handbrake switch, causing the indicator lights on the dashboard and the switch to turn off. Alternatively, pressing the accelerator while the engine is running will automatically release the electronic handbrake.
