The handbrake plays a very important role in parking, and is the most basic safety configuration. The handbrake braking force is a must-check item in the annual on-line review of the car. The handbrake has a certain lifespan, and its lifespan has a lot to do with its usual use. Today we will talk about the correct use of the handbrake and precautions.

The handbrake is divided into electronic handbrake and mechanical handbrake. The braking force of the electronic handbrake is completed by the motor, which is generally very tight. The key point to talk about today is the mechanical handbrake, which is controlled by the driver. The higher the braking force, the stronger the braking force.

There are two components of the handbrake that are easily damaged, one is the handbrake pad, and the other is the handbrake cable. The handbrake is only responsible for the braking of the rear wheels. For vehicles with separate handbrake pads on the rear wheels, if you don’t forget to release the handbrake while driving, the replacement cycle of the handbrake pads will be relatively longer. The life of the chip is directly related to whether there is an error operation. Sometimes the vehicle will slip after parking and pulling the handbrake, and the handbrake pad is an important part of whether the vehicle can stop stably.

The life of the handbrake cable is not so long, and it is often stretched. The foot brake we step on relies on the brake oil to transmit the braking force, and the failure rate will be much lower, while the handbrake still relies on the cable to transmit the braking force. After the cable becomes longer, the braking force of the handbrake will decrease, and even if it is pulled to the top, it will not stop the car. At this time, the cable needs to be adjusted. The tension of the cable can be adjusted, but the adjustment range is limited. If it is slightly longer and adjusted, it can return to normal. If it becomes too long, the cable can only be replaced.

How can we prolong the life of the cable? Just pay attention, don't pull the handbrake to the tightest every time, pull it as needed. Some people pull the handbrake until they can't pull it at the top every time, and people with weak strength can't let it go. If you park on a big slope, of course you have to tighten it, otherwise the car will slide. To stop on flat ground, you only need to pull up to 70% to 80% of the braking force.

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