Is the P Gear Equivalent to the Handbrake?

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MaddoxRose
07/29/25 4:24pm
In automatic transmission vehicles, the P gear is not the handbrake. Below are relevant introductions about the P gear and the handbrake: 1. P Gear: P stands for Parking gear, used when parking (when turning off the engine and during prolonged idling). It is used for long-term parking, and its principle is to lock the car using the internal device of the transmission, so it must only be used when the car has come to a complete stop. 2. Handbrake: The professional term for the handbrake is auxiliary brake, which differs in principle from the main brake. It uses a steel wire cable connected to the rear brake shoes to brake the car. Long-term use of the handbrake can cause the steel wire to undergo plastic deformation. Since this deformation is irreversible, prolonged use will reduce its effectiveness, and the handbrake's travel will also increase.
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