What do service brake and engine brake mean?

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MacAurora
07/30/25 2:39am
Service brake and parking brake mean the following: The parking brake refers to the handbrake. Emergency braking is mainly distinguished from anticipatory braking, which means immediately taking braking measures when an emergency is detected to stop the vehicle in the shortest possible time. Engine braking refers to using the engine's drag force to implement braking. For example, during long downhill descents, prolonged use of the foot brake can cause the brake pads to overheat and fail. In such cases, you can shift to a lower gear and coast at idle speed, using the engine's drag force to control the vehicle's speed. The meaning of the brake is as follows: The brake is the device used to stop the vehicle. Brakes are divided into service brakes (foot brake) and parking brakes (handbrake). During driving, the service brake (foot brake) is generally used to slow down or stop the vehicle while moving forward. The brake is not only used to keep the car stationary. The parking brake is used only when the service brake fails. Once the vehicle comes to a complete stop, the parking brake (handbrake) should be engaged to prevent the vehicle from rolling forward or backward. After parking, in addition to using the parking brake, it is advisable to shift into first gear when on an uphill slope to prevent rolling backward, and into reverse gear when on a downhill slope to prevent rolling forward.
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