Is the Emergency Brake a Handbrake or Footbrake?
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Brakes are used for stopping. Brakes are divided into service brakes (footbrake) and parking brakes (handbrake). During driving, the service brake (footbrake) is generally used to slow down or stop the vehicle while moving forward. The parking brake is only used when the service brake fails. Once the vehicle is stationary, the parking brake (handbrake) should be engaged to prevent the vehicle from rolling forward or backward. Brake precautions: Weak braking: This is usually caused by a loss of pressure in the transmission lines that provide pressure. Check the vacuum booster hose of the brake master cylinder and the engine interface for cracks or looseness. Brake shudder: This occurs due to significant wear, causing the surface flatness of the brake discs or pads to deviate. The issue can be resolved by resurfacing the brake discs or replacing them entirely. Brake pedal not returning: This problem is generally caused by leakage in the master or slave cylinders, or a malfunction in the master or slave cylinders leading to pedal sinking. It could also be due to wear, lack of lubrication, or damage in the bearings of one of the axles. Damaged bearings can cause the entire vehicle to become uncoordinated. The brake pads may also be in an incorrect position, preventing the brake pedal from returning.
