These driver mistakes cause handbrake to wear out quickly
(Baonghean.vn) - When using a car's handbrake, it often breaks down if used incorrectly. Signs of damage can be recognized as the brakes losing grip, the car veering off course when braking, the brake pedal feeling heavy... One of the reasons why the handbrake breaks down quickly is due to these wrong habits of the driver.
1.Put in P before applying the handbrake
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Many drivers when driving an automatic car have the habit of shifting to P, turning off the engine and then pulling the handbrake. According to experts, although this habit is fine at first, in the long run it will affect the "lifespan" and durability of the ratchet mechanism (parking pawl) inside the gearbox.
If the ratchet gear has to bear the entire weight of the vehicle for a long time, it will wear out and can even break if impacted strongly.
2. Forget to lower or not lower the handbrake all the way
In case the driver forgets to lower or does not lower the handbrake completely and lets the vehicle run, the brake shoes and brake pads will still be pressed against the brake drum and disc. The large friction between the brake pads and the drum generates a lot of heat when the vehicle is running, causing the brake pads to burn.
In addition, sensor systems mounted on the brake assembly such as the ABS anti-lock braking system can also be damaged. However, what is more dangerous is that the heat generated can boil the brake fluid, resulting in brake failure.
3. The car has not stopped yet but the handbrake is released.
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In case the vehicle is moving or has not stopped completely, if the driver accidentally pulls the handbrake, the braking force acting on the 2 rear wheels can lead to wheel slippage, causing danger.
4. Forgetting to pull the handbrake when parking
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Some new drivers often forget or subjectively think that when parking, shifting the gear lever to P will make the car stop. However, even though the gear lever is shifted to P, the car cannot move because the gearbox holds it; but there are many cases where the car is parked on a steep slope, the car is under heavy load or for some reason can cause an accident, the P gear is ineffective and the ratchet gear wears out quickly.At this time, if you do not apply the handbrake, the car will drift and could easily cause a collision.
Therefore, to ensure safety, when using a car, drivers should get into the habit of pulling the handbrake when stopping or parking.
