If you’re a driver, you’re going to be familiar with the parking brake, since it is one of the most important gadgets in the vehicle, no matter if it’s manual or automatic transmission. It is necessary for safety and you need to use it every time you park your car, not just when you park on a slope.

 

There is a self-locking mechanism which will prevent the parking brake from releasing unless the lever or the parking brake pedal is released. There are a number of other things you need to know about using your parking brake.

 

·         Once the car has the parking brake engaged, it will provide stability to the vehicle so that it won’t roll away if it is hit while parked.

·         The best time to engage the parking brake is while you are pressing down on the brake pedal. That way, there won’t be a lot of strain on the parking pawl before you shift into park.

·         The cables beneath the car may begin to corrode if your parking brake is not used often enough. It will eventually cause the cable to snap when you engage it or you just may not be able to use the parking brake.

·         Always remember that the parking brake must be disengaged before you drive the vehicle or else it will damage the whole braking system.

 

If you are looking for Ottawa parking for your car and monthly parking passes then give us a call to discuss the various Ottawa parking options and parking lots and parking spaces we have available. We have affordable monthly parking passes all across the city so you can be close to work and avoid parking tickets in Ottawa with the peace of mind knowing that your car is safe while parked in your monthly parking space in Ottawa.