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We all have to deal with a parking brake or handbrake to a greater or lesser extent. However, recently many motorists, leaving the car in the parking lot,
Have you ever thought about why cars equipped with an automatic transmission also have a “handbrake”? After all, it is enough to put the selector switch in the parking position, and the car will certainly not go anywhere. But the fact is that in the “P” position, the secondary shaft of the automatic transmission is blocked by a small pin that cannot withstand a significant load. If you park your vehicle on a flat surface, this is not so scary. But if the car is on a slope, the load on this small part will become too great and sooner or later it may break, and the car will depart in an unknown direction.
In addition, the box is constantly experiencing excessive stress. So it is better to use the “handbrake” in the parking lot together with the parking mode, because it activates the standard braking system that can withstand heavy loads. Although the parking brake can sometimes use its own brakes. Moreover, their location is also different. As a rule, the parking brake locks the rear wheels. However, there are options with blocking the front. Citroën in particular was guilty of this. And in old-school four-wheel drive cars, the parking brake braking mechanism is located on the cardan shaft.
An unpleasant feature of the “handbrake” is the fact that during prolonged parking in winter conditions, the brake pads can freeze and lock the wheels. Most often, this problem manifests itself in front-wheel drive vehicles. And if, after starting the movement, you are faced with the fact that the rear wheels are “at a pole”, you can try to “drag” them through a section of road with a good coefficient of adhesion. Usually this is sufficient. If the wheels continue to resist rolling, various speed bumps can be used to unlock them. The moment they come into contact with it, the load on the wheel increases sharply, and the frozen “handbrake” gives up.
Another interesting feature of the “handbrake” is its ability to affect handling in the event that they slip when turning the front wheels, and the driver cannot steer the front of the car in the right direction. Admittedly, here we are talking exclusively about front-wheel drive with a traditional handbrake. As soon as the front wheels start to slip, the car becomes almost uncontrollable. Any attempts to influence the situation using the accelerator, brakes or steering wheel will have no effect. All that remains is the “handbrake”, which allows you to change the position of the body, steer the front of the car to exit the turn, and then use the gas to take control of the situation.
To do this, we grab the parking brake lever with our right hand and, making sure to press the button of the lock with our thumb, we sharply pull it towards us. There is a slip of the rear axle. After the body has come to the desired position, we release the lever and try to pull the car out of the turn with the help of gas. But car experts warn that if you have an electronic handbrake, this technique will not work with it. Because in advanced modern cars, its prolonged blocking can lead to activation of the standard braking system, followed by independent emergency braking of the car.
And in any case, remember that it is better to master such stabilization methods not on your own, but under the guidance of experienced instructors.
Have you ever thought about why cars equipped with an automatic transmission also have a “handbrake”? After all, it is enough to put the selector switch in the parking position, and the car will certainly not go anywhere. But the fact is that in the “P” position, the secondary shaft of the automatic transmission is blocked by a small pin that cannot withstand a significant load. If you park your vehicle on a flat surface, this is not so scary. But if the car is on a slope, the load on this small part will become too great and sooner or later it may break, and the car will depart in an unknown direction.
In addition, the box is constantly experiencing excessive stress. So it is better to use the “handbrake” in the parking lot together with the parking mode, because it activates the standard braking system that can withstand heavy loads. Although the parking brake can sometimes use its own brakes. Moreover, their location is also different. As a rule, the parking brake locks the rear wheels. However, there are options with blocking the front. Citroën in particular was guilty of this. And in old-school four-wheel drive cars, the parking brake braking mechanism is located on the cardan shaft.
An unpleasant feature of the “handbrake” is the fact that during prolonged parking in winter conditions, the brake pads can freeze and lock the wheels. Most often, this problem manifests itself in front-wheel drive vehicles. And if, after starting the movement, you are faced with the fact that the rear wheels are “at a pole”, you can try to “drag” them through a section of road with a good coefficient of adhesion. Usually this is sufficient. If the wheels continue to resist rolling, various speed bumps can be used to unlock them. The moment they come into contact with it, the load on the wheel increases sharply, and the frozen “handbrake” gives up.
Another interesting feature of the “handbrake” is its ability to affect handling in the event that they slip when turning the front wheels, and the driver cannot steer the front of the car in the right direction. Admittedly, here we are talking exclusively about front-wheel drive with a traditional handbrake. As soon as the front wheels start to slip, the car becomes almost uncontrollable. Any attempts to influence the situation using the accelerator, brakes or steering wheel will have no effect. All that remains is the “handbrake”, which allows you to change the position of the body, steer the front of the car to exit the turn, and then use the gas to take control of the situation.
To do this, we grab the parking brake lever with our right hand and, making sure to press the button of the lock with our thumb, we sharply pull it towards us. There is a slip of the rear axle. After the body has come to the desired position, we release the lever and try to pull the car out of the turn with the help of gas. But car experts warn that if you have an electronic handbrake, this technique will not work with it. Because in advanced modern cars, its prolonged blocking can lead to activation of the standard braking system, followed by independent emergency braking of the car.
And in any case, remember that it is better to master such stabilization methods not on your own, but under the guidance of experienced instructors.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
Donald Salinas is an experienced automobile journalist and writer for Div Bracket. He brings his readers the latest news and developments from the world of automobiles, offering a unique and knowledgeable perspective on the latest trends and innovations in the automotive industry.
