Is the Hand Brake the Same as the Parking Brake?
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Hand brake is the parking brake. Differences between hand brake and foot brake: different positions. The parking brake is used to prevent the vehicle from rolling when parked, while the foot brake pedal is used for braking during driving. Hand brake: transmits force through cables to press the caliper against the brake disc, with a fixed and relatively small braking force, used for parking and only applied to the rear axle wheels. Foot brake: transmits force through brake fluid, using hydraulic pressure to press the caliper against the brake disc, with adjustable braking force, significantly greater than that of the hand brake, used for both driving and parking braking, acting on all four wheels. Parking brake: commonly referred to as the hand brake, its function is to provide resistance to the car when parked, preventing it from rolling. The parking brake, also known as the hand brake or the parking gear in automatic transmissions, locks the drive shaft or rear wheels.