2006-10-09 22:33:19 · 4 answers · asked by robin 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Cars have them installed to give extra support to the parking brake. If you park on an incline or something moving, like a ferry, then it's a pretty good idea to use your hand brake. Some people use it out of habit, I don't use it at all. Unless I'm parked on a hill which is never.
2006-10-09 22:38:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was intended as a brake for parking on hills - It causes the rear brakes to expand and squeeze the rear brake drum thereby constantly holding the brakes even when you are not in the car to hold the brakes - can also be used for fun spins (not recommended)
2006-10-10 05:46:09 · answer #2 · answered by kim 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its the secondary brake to the vehicle. If your brake (pedals) fail, you have your handbrake to fall on. If that fails, then engine brake is the next.
2006-10-10 05:41:24 · answer #3 · answered by Equinox 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because if the brake fales we can stop the car using handbrakes.
2006-10-10 05:38:11 · answer #4 · answered by blacklad_666 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋