2007 Dodge Grand Caravan SE: Rollover Without Parking Brakes
2007 Dodge Grand Caravan SE: Rollover Without Parking Brakes ********************************************************************************** Q: What happens to a vehicle on an inclined surface without parking brakes? A: As shown in the video.. *** Applications: Parking, Complete stop on an inclined surface *** 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 ...