{"id":3028,"date":"2026-02-05T07:37:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T07:37:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.way.com\/ask\/?p=3028"},"modified":"2026-02-05T10:04:54","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T10:04:54","slug":"how-to-disengage-the-parking-brake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.way.com\/ask\/how-to-disengage-the-parking-brake\/","title":{"rendered":"How to disengage the parking brake?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The parking brake consists of a cable connecting the wheel brakes, which are in turn connected to a pulling mechanism. It only acts on the rear wheels, which are easier to stop due to reduced traction. They can be manually operated via a lever or electronically via a button.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"2\">How to disengage the parking brake manually?<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can engage\/disengage the parking brake depending on the type of brake used in your vehicle. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Stick lever brake: This is commonly found in older models and is located under the instrument panel. It can be engaged by pulling on the lever and is disengaged by pushing it back in place.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Center lever handbrake: This is found in modern vehicles and is located between the seats. To engage the emergency brake, simply pull up the lever. You can press the button on the end and push the lever down to disengage it easily.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pedal brake:\u00a0This type\u00a0is found\u00a0on the floor,\u00a0to the left side\u00a0of the\u00a0gas, brake, and clutch\u00a0pedals. To engage it,\u00a0press down on the pedal\u00a0until you hear it click. To disengage, pull the\u00a0lever above the pedal and release it.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Electronic brake:\u00a0Typically found in newer models, an electronic brake can be engaged and disengaged at the push of a button.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Similarly, your parking brakes can get stuck due to cold weather, corrosion, or can be jammed when they are engaged for too long or too hard. In such cases, turn on the engine, keep revving it a few times, and try rocking it back and forth to disengage it. If that does not work, it&#8217;s best to call a tow truck or a professional mechanic.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The parking brake consists of a cable connecting the wheel brakes, which are in turn connected to a pulling mechanism. It only acts on the rear wheels, which are easier to stop due to reduced traction. 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