Should the handbrake be pulled up or released when driving?
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When driving, the handbrake should be released. It needs to be pulled up when parking. After pulling the handbrake, it utilizes a hydraulic auxiliary cylinder to push the main hydraulic cylinder beneath the car, which then drives the air valve and subsequently brakes the drive shaft. The professional term for the handbrake is the auxiliary brake, which is connected to the rear brake shoes via a steel cable to brake the vehicle. 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. The correct methods for using the handbrake when parking are: 1. Do not pull it too tight; 2. Avoid pulling the handbrake after snowy or icy days and after washing the car in winter; 3. Do not use the handbrake for prolonged parking on slopes.