What are the consequences of driving with the handbrake not released?
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If the vehicle is driven for a long time without releasing the handbrake, the following situations may occur: 1. It will increase the vehicle's fuel consumption, leading to poorer fuel economy. 2. For vehicles with drum-type handbrakes, it will increase wear and tear on the brake shoes, accompanied by burning phenomena, reducing braking effectiveness and shortening their service life. 3. For vehicles with disc-type handbrakes, the brake discs and brake pads will experience accelerated wear. 4. Prolonged friction will generate a large amount of heat, and the rise in temperature (around 400 degrees) can cause brake fluid vapor lock, weakening braking force when using the foot brake and extending the safe braking distance. If the temperature continues to rise to around 700 degrees, braking may completely fail, and the tires may catch fire. Even if the temperature does not reach these levels, if there are issues with the wheel bearing lubricant seals, it can lead to lubricant loss, increasing the degree of bearing burning and causing damage.