What is the technical term for the handbrake?
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The professional term for the handbrake is auxiliary brake. Below is relevant information about the handbrake: Function: It is used to stabilize the vehicle after stopping, preventing accidents caused by rolling on inclined road surfaces. Principle: The parking brake only acts on the rear wheels. It uses two metal cables to pull the rear brake pads, thereby achieving the braking effect. Hazards of driving with the handbrake engaged: The most direct effects are accelerated wear of the brake disc and hardening of the brake pads due to overheating, elongation of the handbrake cable, and potential issues such as seized brake calipers, brake fluid leakage, excessively high brake fluid temperature, leading to complete loss of braking function.