PARKINGBRAKE

Parking brake

In cars, the parking brake, also called hand brake, emergency brake, or e-brake, is a latching brake usually used to keep the vehicle stationary. It is sometimes also used to prevent a vehicle from rolling when the operator needs both feet to operate the clutch and throttle pedals. Automobile hand brakes usually consist of a cable directly connected to the brake mechanism on one end and to a lever or foot pedal at the driver's position. The mechanism is often a hand-operated lever, on the floor on either side of the driver, or a pull handle located below and near the steering wheel column, or a pedal located far ...

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parking brake

Noun

  1. A brake in a vehicle that can be set to avoid the vehicle rolling down a hill.


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