Should I Shift Gears or Use the Handbrake When Parking a Manual Transmission Car?
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Manual transmission cars must use the handbrake when parking. Parking Brake: The parking brake, commonly known as the handbrake, provides resistance to prevent the car from rolling when parked. The force of the parking brake is much weaker than that of the service brake, just enough to keep the car from rolling on a slope. Principle of the Handbrake: It uses a steel cable connected to the rear brake shoes to apply braking force. Prolonged use of the handbrake can cause the steel cable to undergo plastic deformation. Since this deformation is irreversible, long-term use will reduce its effectiveness and increase the handbrake's travel distance.