Manual Transmission Handbrake: Pull Up or Down?
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For a manual transmission handbrake, pulling it upward engages the handbrake, preventing the car from rolling, while pushing it downward releases the handbrake. For foot-operated types, pressing down tightens the brake, and releasing it relaxes the brake. Introduction to the Handbrake: The parking brake, commonly known as the handbrake, functions to provide resistance when parking, preventing the car from rolling. The parking brake, whether a handbrake or the parking gear in an automatic transmission, locks the drive shaft or rear wheels. The parking brake exerts much less force compared to the service brake, sufficient only to prevent the car from rolling on slopes. Precautions for Using the Handbrake: Do not pull the handbrake to the highest position, as the handbrake mechanism includes not only steel cables but also nylon ropes. If the handbrake is consistently pulled to the highest position, the nylon rope will quickly experience material fatigue.