Is the Parking Brake the Handbrake?

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DiAubree
07/30/25 5:46am
The parking brake is indeed the handbrake. The function of the parking brake is 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 driveshaft or rear wheels. The force applied by the parking brake is much smaller than that of the service brake, just enough to prevent the car from rolling on a slope. There are different types of parking brakes, such as the mechanical systems operated by hand or foot mentioned above. Additionally, high-end vehicles are increasingly adopting electronically controlled parking systems, commonly known as electronic handbrakes. The electronic handbrake is a technology that achieves parking braking through electronic control. Its working principle is the same as that of the mechanical handbrake, both relying on the friction generated between the brake disc and brake pads to control parking braking. The only difference is that the control method has changed from the traditional mechanical handbrake lever to an electronic button.
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