How to Release the Parking Brake Malfunction?
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Parking brake malfunction release method is: reset the electronic parking brake, turn on the car key, then step on the foot brake, press down the electronic handbrake for 5 seconds and then pull up the electronic handbrake for 5 seconds, so that the electronic parking brake initialization is reset. The parking brake refers to the manual brake installed on motor vehicles, referred to as the handbrake, the common handbrake is generally placed at the right hand drooping position of the driver, which is convenient to use. The function of the parking brake is to stabilize the vehicle after it is parked, avoiding accidents caused by the vehicle rolling on a slope. Some automatic transmission models are designed with a foot brake on the outside of the driver's left foot, which has the same function as the handbrake, and some advanced models are also equipped with an electronic parking brake system.
Last time when my handbrake failed, I found that the cable was rusted stuck, so I sprayed some rust remover and gently tapped it a few times to loosen it. If it's an electronic parking brake, try restarting the engine or pressing the button to reset when the dashboard light is on. If that doesn't work, check the manual for the emergency release point, usually there's a manual device under the driver's seat or in the trunk. Safety is very important, don't force the car to move, it will wear out the brakes. I make sure to check the cable every six months, and I don't pull the handbrake too hard after parking to avoid rust in damp environments. These practices have saved me repair costs, prevention is always better than urgent repairs.
