Is the foot brake engaged when pressed down or released?

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The foot brake is engaged when pressed down. Here are details about the foot brake:1. Definition: The parking foot brake, also known simply as the foot brake, is a type of parking brake mechanism. Parking brake mechanisms refer to the methods of operating the parking brake. Currently, passenger vehicles employ three main types: handbrake, foot brake, and electronic parking brake.2. Advantages: The foot brake is particularly suitable for female drivers. A conventional handbrake typically requires a locking force of around 200N, equivalent to lifting a 20kg object—a considerable effort for many women. Insufficient force application often leads to inadequate parking brake force, resulting in vehicle rollaway. In contrast, the foot brake is controlled entirely by the left foot, requiring only a light press to exceed 200N, making it more reliable and safer than the handbrake.