Auto Manual

  2008 GMC Acadia : Pa rking Brakes ************************************************************************** Q: How does one engage parking brakes for a 2008 GMC Acadia? A: As shown in the video... *** Applications : Parking, Storage, Stops on Inclined road Surface, Loading/Unloading Zones *** Relevant Background: "In road vehicles, the parking brake, also known as a hand brake or emergency brake (e-brake),[1] is a mechanism used to keep the vehicle securely motionless when parked. Historically, it was also used to help perform an emergency stop should the main hydraulic brakes fail.[2] Parking brakes often consist of a cable connected to two wheel brakes, which is then connected to a pulling mechanism. In most vehicles, the parking brake operates only on the rear wheels,[3] which have reduced traction while braking. The mechanism may be a hand-operated lever, a straight pull handle located near the steering column or a foot-operated pedal located with the other pedals..."...

2007 Dodge Grand Caravan: Hand Brake Check *** Q: How does one check and release hand break on 07 caravan? A: As shown in the video.. **** Applications: Stop auto reverse, body injury (either to yourself while working under the vehicle or to some one at the rear of the vehicle) and property damage . *** Relevant Background: " In road vehicles, the  parking brake , also known as a  hand brake  or  emergency brake  ( e-brake ), [1]  is a mechanism used to keep the vehicle securely motionless when parked. Historically, it was also used to help perform an emergency stop should the main  hydraulic brakes  fail. [2]  Parking  brakes  often consist of a  cable  connected to two wheel brakes, which is then connected to a pulling mechanism. In most vehicles, the parking brake operates only on the rear wheels, [3]  which have reduced traction while braking. The mechanism may be a hand-operated  lever , a straight pull h...