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Shift to Neutral First or Pull the Handbrake First?

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LaLucy
07/24/2025, 11:38:39 AM

It is recommended to pull the handbrake first and then shift to neutral when parking. The correct parking sequence is: after the vehicle comes to a complete stop, first pull the handbrake, then shift to neutral, finally release the foot brake, turn off the turn signal, and shut off the engine. Relevant details are as follows: 1. Brake: The professional term for the handbrake is auxiliary brake, which operates on a different principle from the main brake. It uses a steel cable connected to the rear brake shoes to apply braking force to the vehicle. Prolonged use of the handbrake can cause plastic deformation of the steel cable. Since this deformation is irreversible, long-term use will reduce its effectiveness and increase the handbrake's travel distance. 2. Return Spring: Accompanying the handbrake is a return spring. When the handbrake is engaged, the spring is stretched. Releasing the handbrake allows the spring to return to its original length. With prolonged use, the spring will also undergo corresponding deformation.

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