What is the reason for the handbrake being pulled up but not able to be released?

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DeclanRose
07/29/25 2:01am
It may be due to a failure in the handbrake ratchet mechanism. Here is an introduction to the car handbrake: Introduction: The parking brake, commonly known as the handbrake, functions to provide resistance to the car when parked, preventing it from rolling. The parking brake, also referred to as the handbrake or the parking gear in automatic transmissions, locks the drive shaft or rear wheels. The force of the parking brake is much weaker compared to the service brake, just enough to prevent the car from rolling on a slope. Electronic Parking Brake System: The Electronic Parking Brake System integrates the temporary braking function during driving with the long-term braking function after parking, and achieves parking braking through electronic control technology.
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