Is the 'bang' sound when pulling the handbrake a sign of breakage?

[VanFernando]

This sound occurs when the brake pads are stuck to the brake discs. Lightly tapping the brakes a few times after starting the car will resolve it. Sometimes, this situation also arises when driving the next day after washing the car and leaving it parked without use. Below are specific details about the handbrake: 1. Handbrake: The handbrake operates on the lever principle, using a steel cable to activate the rear wheel braking mechanism. The key components are the locking tooth and gear, which automatically engage with each other. 2. Pulling the handbrake (braking the rear wheels): When the handle is pulled up, the tooth automatically springs up to catch the next gear, while the connected steel cable gradually tightens, thereby applying the rear wheel brake pads. 3. Releasing the handbrake (releasing the rear wheels): When the handle button is pressed, the tooth and gear separate. Pressing down the handle at this point releases the tensioned steel cable, thus disengaging the rear wheel brakes.