The handbrake is a very important car accessory in our driving, but improper use of the handbrake will shorten its life. Did you know? Most drivers will fully apply the handbrake to prevent the car from rolling while driving, but they do not know that this is unscientific. Generally speaking, pulling the handbrake to 70%-80% is enough. In addition, if the handbrake is pulled too tight, the handbrake effect will also be weakened.

There is no need to pull the handbrake too tight

I believe that many car owners will be used to pulling the handbrake when they park their cars on a slope. In fact, this will cause great damage to the handbrake. In fact, if you can use some tools to hold the wheel to prevent it from rolling away, you don't need to pull the handbrake so tightly. Of course, you can also put the gear into 1st gear or reverse gear to control the vehicle.

If your car is equipped with an electronic handbrake, you must first apply the handbrake and then put the gear in P. This can prevent damage to the gearbox, and also prevent the P gear locking pliers from getting stuck, making the vehicle unable to move.

Do not pull the handbrake on the highway

It should be reminded that if you are driving at a high speed, you must not pull the handbrake. During high-speed driving, it is very dangerous to pull the handbrake directly. The handbrake usually works on the rear wheels. If you pull the handbrake directly, it will cause the rear wheels to lock up, causing sideslip or even rollover. Of course, I believe that most car owners will not do this, but they should prevent children or co-pilot passengers from accidentally touching the handbrake.

Another situation is that the handbrake will not work in ice and snow, making the vehicle unable to drive normally. Therefore, we must also pay special attention to protecting our handbrake in ice and snow. The most important thing is that regular inspection and maintenance of the handbrake is also essential. In some special weather conditions, we remind everyone to find a flat parking space, which can also better avoid damage to the handbrake.