Should the handbrake be released or pulled up?
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Whether the handbrake should be released or pulled up depends on different situations: the handbrake needs to be released when starting the car and pulled up when parking. The function of the handbrake: it is used for braking when parking on flat ground or slopes to prevent the vehicle from sliding automatically when unattended, avoiding traffic accidents. The official name of the handbrake is the parking brake, which mainly controls the rear wheels. Its principle is based on the lever principle, using a steel cable to activate the rear wheel braking device, causing the locking tooth and gear to automatically engage. The dangers of driving without releasing the handbrake are: 1. The brake pump cannot provide sufficient braking force, causing the engine to stall; 2. Accelerated wear of the brake disc and hardening of the brake pads due to friction heat; 3. The handbrake cable may stretch; 4. It may lead to brake caliper oil leakage and brake failure.