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What is the difference between the brake pedal and the parking brake?

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07/30/25 1:56am

"The parking brake refers to the handbrake, while the brake pedal is the foot brake, commonly known as the main brake. Below is an introduction to the differences between the brake pedal and the parking brake: Emergency braking is primarily distinguished from anticipatory braking: It refers to immediately applying the brakes upon encountering an emergency situation to bring the vehicle to a stop in the shortest possible time. Engine braking involves using the engine's resistance to slow down the vehicle, such as when descending a long slope. Prolonged use of the foot brake can cause the brake pads to overheat and fail, so shifting to a lower gear and idling can help control speed using the engine's resistance. The usage scenarios for the two differ: The brake is essentially the main braking system. Brakes are divided into service brakes (foot brake) and parking brakes (handbrake). During driving, the service brake (foot brake) is typically used to slow down or stop the vehicle while moving forward. It is not just for keeping the car stationary. The parking brake is only used when the service brake fails. Once the vehicle is stationary, the parking brake (handbrake) is 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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