What happens if you forget to release the handbrake in a car?
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Forgetting to release the handbrake in a car will accelerate the wear of the brake discs, and the brake pads may harden due to overheating, leading to reduced handbrake performance and elongation of the handbrake cable. Here are some precautions when using the handbrake: 1. Mechanical handbrake: For the most common mechanical handbrake, it is important not to pull it too hard every time you park, especially not to pull it to the limit. Excessive or prolonged stretching of the metal can accelerate deformation, causing the handbrake cable's braking performance to deteriorate more quickly. 2. Automatic transmission handbrake: For automatic transmission models equipped with an electronic handbrake, when parking on a slope, always engage the handbrake first to secure the car before shifting the transmission into P (Park) gear. This reduces the load on the transmission and prevents the P gear lock latch from getting stuck, which could make it difficult to unlock normally.