Parking brake

Parking brake lever from a Saab 9-5

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,[1] 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.

  1. ^ Military.com (November 2017). "Auto Repair: The Parking Brake". Military.com. Retrieved 2019-05-11.