Will a manual transmission car move without engaging the handbrake?
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Manual transmission cars will not move without engaging the handbrake. Immediate effects of not releasing the handbrake: Driving with the handbrake engaged directly harms the brake discs by accelerating wear and causing the brake pads to harden due to overheating. The handbrake cable may also stretch, leading to reduced braking performance. Sometimes, a burning smell can be detected, and in severe cases, smoke may appear from the rear of the vehicle. Long-term effects of not releasing the handbrake: Prolonged driving with the handbrake engaged can cause the brake caliper to seize, brake fluid to leak, and the brake fluid temperature to rise excessively. This may result in a complete loss of braking function. Generally, the faster the speed while driving with the handbrake engaged, the greater the wear on the braking components, and it can also cause some damage to the tires.