Questions tagged [handbrake]

Lever and cable-operated device that applies and locks the rear brakes to maintain the vehicle stationary while parked.

Lever and cable-operated device that applies and locks the rear brakes to maintain the vehicle stationary while parked.

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Have I damaged my car by attempting to reverse with hand/park brake up?

Earlier today, I stopped a little too far from an entrance I meant to use. I had to reverse to get back to it. I unconsciously pulled the handbrake up when I stopped (I think it is habit) so when I put the car in reverse, it refused to move. The…
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I drove my car about 1 km before realising that I didn't release the handbrake. Will this cause any big problems to my car?

Luckily, I drove slowly, about 20-40km/h. When I reached home, I realised that I did not release my handbrake. Will there be a big problem?
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Did i damage my car by driving with the hand brake on

I was in a rush and I reversed with my handbrake up then proceeded to drive about 100 meters in 2nd gear, when I came to a stop i noticed that my handbrake was still up. I might be overthinking since im still a beginner driver but something just…
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I forgot to release hand brake and drove a little. Is my car damaged?

I drive my car about 8 meters and forgot to release the hand brake. My car is new and 2016 model what will be happen. I am worried.
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