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What are the effects of driving a few hundred meters without releasing the handbrake?

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VonVivian

07/30/25 6:47am

Driving a few hundred meters without releasing the handbrake will not cause serious damage to the car, but it will generate heat in the brake discs (or drums) of the two rear wheels. Over a longer distance, they may even turn red, which only accelerates the wear of the brake pads. The extent of brake pad wear can be assessed by testing the braking performance or by observing the position of the handbrake lever to see if it needs to be pulled tighter for effective braking. The consequences of driving without releasing the handbrake are as follows: 1. The most direct effect of driving without releasing the handbrake is accelerated wear of the brake discs and hardening of the brake pads due to overheating. The handbrake cable may also stretch, leading to reduced braking performance, and sometimes a burning smell may be noticed inside the car. In severe cases, smoke may even emerge from the rear of the vehicle. 2. If driving without releasing the handbrake continues for an extended period, it may cause the brake calipers to seize, brake fluid to leak, and the temperature of the brake fluid to rise excessively, resulting in a complete loss of braking function.

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