How to Force Brake with an Electronic Parking Brake?

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JoyDella
07/30/25 2:34am
Electronic parking brakes can be forced to brake by pulling the button. Here is some relevant information about electronic parking brakes: 1. Introduction: Electronic parking brakes are a technology that achieves parking braking through electronic control. Their working principle is the same as that of mechanical handbrakes, both achieving parking braking control through the friction generated between the brake disc and brake pads, except that the control method has changed from the previous mechanical handbrake lever to an electronic button. Electronic parking brakes are also known as electronic parking brake systems. The electronic parking brake system integrates the temporary braking function during driving with the long-term braking function after parking, and achieves parking braking through electronic control technology. 2. Advantages of electronic parking brakes: (1) Space-saving: It only takes up the size of a button, and the saved space is naturally transformed into storage space, such as cup holders and other user-friendly features. (2) Automatic release: Unlike mechanical handbrakes, which must be manually lowered/released, most electronic parking brakes automatically release when the accelerator is pressed. This is undoubtedly a great boon for those novices who often forget to release the handbrake when driving.
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