Practice question

On most passenger cars, how is the parking brake (handbrake) mechanically operated?

  1. Using high-pressure air hoses from the engine manifold
  2. Using steel cables connected to the rear wheel brake assemblies
  3. Using a separate hydraulic pump filled with DOT 5 fluid
  4. Using magnetic electromagnetic pads mounted on the driveshaft

Answer: B — Using steel cables connected to the rear wheel brake assemblies

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