How to Solve the Handbrake Lock Issue on Wuling Hongguang?
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When the handbrake of Wuling Hongguang is locked, simply fasten the seatbelt inside the car, start the engine, shift to D gear, and lightly press the accelerator pedal, and the handbrake will automatically release. Here is more information about the car handbrake: 1. Function of the handbrake: The function of the handbrake is to provide resistance to the car when parking, preventing the car from rolling. The parking brake, also known as the handbrake or the parking gear in automatic transmissions, locks the drive shaft or rear wheels. The parking brake exerts much less force than the service brake, just enough to prevent the car from rolling on a slope. 2. Difference between traditional handbrake and auto hold: The traditional handbrake requires the driver to manually release the handbrake or skillfully coordinate the accelerator and clutch for a smooth start on a slope, while the auto hold function uses a slope sensor to provide precise parking force through the controller. During startup, the parking control unit calculates information from the clutch distance sensor, clutch engagement speed sensor, accelerator pedal sensor, etc., and automatically releases the parking brake when the driving force exceeds the rolling resistance, allowing the car to start smoothly.
I've been driving my Wuling Hongguang for several years and encountered a handbrake lock-up issue. Once, the car was parked overnight in the rain, and the rear wheels wouldn't budge. Upon inspection, I found the cable was rusted and stuck. I tried fixing it myself: first gently tapping near the rear wheel brake disc with a tool, spraying WD-40 lubricant, then slowly pulling and releasing the handbrake lever three or four times. It finally loosened. If that didn't work, I would have had to go to a repair shop to replace the cable, costing around 300-500 yuan. DIY repair saves time and money. Such problems are common in humid areas. Since then, I've made it a habit to clean the cable briefly after each car wash. A locked handbrake is dangerous and can easily wear out tires—never force the car to move.
