Rear and front handbrake for my car

Replace a Spare part Handbrake – a defective one or if the limit of use has been already reached. Find out useful information about Handbrake

A parking brake is designed to hold the vehicle still when it is parked on a hill. Besides, it is used in emergencies if the main braking system fails to perform properly. This device can be mechanical or electronic.

5 tips on how to use and replace it

1. Replace the components of the mechanism when they become out of order: their service life isn’t limited and doesn’t depend on how often they are used.
2. During wintertime, if you had to drive in slush or across a deep pool, use the device only when it is really necessary. The fact is that some components can absorb moisture and become covered with ice at low temperatures. This produces a negative effect on the brake pads and other components.
3. Always apply the parking brake if you leave your car on an icy road. The risk of the vehicle rolling away is much higher on slippery surfaces.
4. Do not use the car when the brake is applied. This leads to the overheating and premature wear of the pads.
5. Do not keep the device activated for a long time.

Malfunctions of a parking brake, their causes and symptoms

• The motor housing of the electronic parking brake is cracked. Such mechanical damage is usually caused by an impact and leads to the failure of the motor very quickly. The malfunction results in the system breakdown.
• Corroded brake cable. This can be caused by the moisture getting inside the assembly. The breakdown leads to the element getting stuck or torn, due to which the mechanism stops operating.
• Deformed lever. It can be caused by improper use. As a rule, this can be easily noticed during an inspection.
• Oxidized button contacts. It happens when they are exposed to water for a long time. The button doesn’t work or functions erratically.

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