Parking breaks and emergency brakes are some of the synonyms of Handbrakes. Its application depends on the car transmission either manual or automatic. It operates for the rear wheels and it may choke in cold weather so proper care is required during winter. As an Indonesian car owner, you have to keep all your vehicle parts in performing mode. In Indonesia, there is a number of authorized service centers where you can service your car brakes. In Jakarta also, you may find the number of car service centers.
It also works during hydraulic brakes failure as it is connected from a metallic cable from the rear wheel. It is also called the backup of the braking system which can be used in any emergency.
While Parking Your Car
Leave the gearbox in neutral and apply the handbrake while you park on flat ground. While you park your car facing uphill then turn the wheels towards the curb. It is recommended as if your car handbrake fails then first gear will hold your car to move backward.
For parking downhill, put the reverse gear in your car then apply the handbrakes. But it will be good to put your car in gear when you park your car on a slope.
In An Emergency
You can use it in at any accidental emergency but they only slow down your car speed. As it only works on rear wheels. So depending on handbrakes in an emergency might not be safe. Follow your senses if you come in any emergency. Yes, it will help you when the hitting area is far from you as you get time to control your car.
Use Hill Start
Many new cars are fitted with hill start option but it has time limitations. It may go to off mode after some time. So, rely on it may be confusing. But, do not worry about is as nowadays cars are equipped with dual-circuit hydraulics and low-brake-fluid sensors. They are safe and rarely stop working. If you are going for timely car services then they never become non-cooperative.