parking brake

In road vehicles, the parking brake, also known as a handbrake or emergency brake (e-brake), is a mechanism used to keep the vehicle securely motionless when parked. Parking brakes often consist of a pulling mechanism attached to a cable which is connected to two wheel brakes. In most vehicles, the parking brake operates only on the rear wheels, which have reduced traction while braking. The mechanism may be a hand-operated lever, a straight pull handle located near the steering column, or a foot-operated pedal located with the other pedals.

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  1. JodyS21

    Parking brake not releasing quick enough

    Has anyone else had this occur? Today, waiting at a busy junction, was at a complete stop so the auto brake (green P) was holding the car, had to pull out quickly (was in E3), so put my foot flat to the floor. I was expecting a bit of wheel spin - especially as I was turning right so had the...
  2. G

    Parking brake

    Help. Bought the car yesterday and went for a spin. All was fine. Today every time I started to move the parking brake came on. What am I doing wrong?
  3. Cocijo

    Parking brake applies when seat belt is unbuckled

    I noticed that when stopped if the drivers seat belt is unbuckled the parking brake comes on - anyone else noticed this?
  4. M

    Parking brake doesn't always hold

    I do have one small fault with the car. The parking brake does not always hold where I have to apply the foot brake. So any suggestion to fix the problem?
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