Where is the handbrake in an automatic transmission car?

[LeOmar]

The handbrake in an automatic transmission car is located next to the gear lever. 1. There is a button-type parking system that activates the handbrake by pressing or lifting; 2. There is a pull-handle type system to engage the handbrake; 3. There is a foot-pedal type system to lift and release the handbrake; 4. There are more advanced automatic parking systems that do not require buttons or switches—the handbrake automatically locks the wheels when parked and releases when starting to drive. The professional term for the handbrake is auxiliary brake, which differs in principle from the main brake. It uses a steel cable connected to the rear brake shoes to brake the vehicle. Prolonged use of the handbrake can cause the steel cable to undergo plastic deformation. Since this deformation is irreversible, long-term use can reduce effectiveness and increase the handbrake's travel distance.