What is the lifespan of a handbrake cable?
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The handbrake cable does not have a specific replacement interval or service life. If the handbrake cable becomes loose, it can be tightened. However, if the handbrake cable is no longer functional, it needs to be replaced. The handbrake cable is a component found in vehicles equipped with mechanical handbrakes. Mechanical handbrakes have a handbrake lever located behind the gear shift lever, and this lever is connected to a cable. Over time, the cable of a mechanical handbrake may become loose due to prolonged use. The function of the handbrake is to provide resistance to the vehicle when parked, preventing it from rolling. This is also known as the parking brake in manual transmission vehicles or the parking gear in automatic transmission vehicles, which locks the drive shaft or rear wheels. The braking force of the handbrake is much weaker than that of the service brake, and it is primarily used to prevent the vehicle from rolling when parked on a slope.