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What to do if you drove with the parking brake on

Understanding the Effects of Driving with the Parking Brake On Driving with the parking brake on overheats the brake components. In extreme cases, the heat can damage the rubber seals, causing a brake leak that destroys the brake pads or shoes. How much heat you generated depends on how long you drove in that condition and your speed. It also depends on how your brakes felt when you finally realized your mistake. The parking brake mechanism varies depending on whether it applies the rear disc caliper brake pads, a separate … Read More