Is the Parking Brake Lever the Handbrake?
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Parking brake lever, commonly referred to as the handbrake, functions to provide resistance to the vehicle when parked, preventing it from rolling. The parking brake, also known as the handbrake or the parking gear in automatic transmissions, locks the drive shaft or rear wheels. The force applied by the parking brake is much smaller compared to the service brake, sufficient only to prevent the vehicle from rolling on slopes. Below are introductions to disc brakes and drum brakes: Disc Brakes: Disc brakes, also known as rotor brakes, are named for their shape. They are hydraulically controlled and primarily consist of components such as the brake disc, wheel cylinder, brake caliper, and brake lines. The brake disc, made of alloy steel, is fixed to the wheel and rotates with it. The wheel cylinder is mounted on the stationary base of the brake assembly. Drum Brakes: A typical drum brake mainly consists of components such as the backing plate, brake drum, brake shoe, wheel cylinder (brake cylinder), return spring, and locating pin.