What causes the handbrake to get stuck when pulled up and unable to release?
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It may be due to failure of the handbrake ratchet mechanism. Here is an introduction to automotive handbrakes: 1. Overview: The parking brake, commonly known as the handbrake, functions to provide resistance when parking, preventing the vehicle from rolling. The parking brake, whether manual or the parking gear in automatic transmissions, locks either the driveshaft or rear wheels. The parking brake exerts significantly less force compared to the service brake, just enough to prevent rolling on slopes. 2. System: The electronic parking brake system integrates temporary braking during driving with long-term parking braking functions, achieving parking brake control through electronic means.