The parking brake is an integral and very important part of the overall braking system of a car. Its main task is to ensure the necessary immobility of the vehicle when parking it. The brake is also used in emergency situations when the vehicle's braking system unexpectedly fails for some reason.
There is no driver who doesn't use the car's parking brake, but when it comes to proper maintenance, it turns out that a large number of motorists either underestimate this important element of the braking system or do not know how to adjust the parking brake.
If you are interested in learning a little more about the functions of the parking brake or want to know how it is adjusted and whether you can handle it yourself, stay with us because it is the main character in this material.
Why is it so important that the parking brake works correctly and perfectly?
As mentioned earlier, this brake is an element of the braking system and performs the function of locking the wheels relative to the axis of movement of the vehicle on the surface on which it is moving (including on inclined surfaces). Simply put, when parking, especially when parking on sloping streets, the parking brake keeps the car completely stationary and stable, and you don't have to worry about it going downhill on its own once you get out.
In principle, the brake can be self-regulating, but after a certain period of operation it is advisable to pay special attention to it and, if necessary, adjust and adjust it so that it can perform its task correctly.
When is it appropriate to adjust and adjust the parking brake?
Experts recommend diagnosing this brake at least once a month or every 3 thousand km. Of course, this is a recommendation and not an obligation, but we should not overlook brake diagnostics, as poor maintenance can cause a host of problems at some point. And the diagnosis and adjustment itself is an extremely simple process, so you won't need much time and you won't have to visit a mechanic to check and adjust the brake.
