Posts Tagged: driving with parking brake on
Driving with parking brake on: What’s the damage?
Learn what to check after driving with the parking brake on Driving with the parking brake on can lead to serious damage to your vehicle’s braking system and drivetrain components. While the parking brake is designed to hold the car in place when parked, it can quickly overheat and fail if used while driving. Depending on the brake design, it can cause your entire brake system to fail. The four types of parking brakes Type 1) Hydraulic rear drum brakes with a cable-operated mechanical parking brake mechanism Type 2) Hydraulic … Read More