Will driving a few meters with the handbrake on harm the car?
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Driving a few meters with the handbrake on will not cause serious damage to the car, but it will generate heat in the brake discs of the two rear wheels. Over a longer distance, the discs may turn red, which only accelerates the wear of the brake pads. Effects of driving a short distance with the handbrake on: Driving a few meters with the handbrake on will not cause serious damage to the car, but it will generate heat in the brake discs of the two rear wheels. Over a longer distance, the discs may turn red, which only accelerates the wear of the brake pads. Effects of driving a long distance with the handbrake on: Driving for an extended period with the handbrake on may cause the brake calipers to seize, brake fluid to leak, and the brake fluid temperature to rise excessively, leading to a complete loss of braking function, which is very dangerous.