About Emergency Brake Parts

The emergency brake system is a vital part of your car that must be serviced and maintained on a regular basis. When your brakes malfunction or a situation occurs that requires you to put on your brakes immediately, this brake system needs to be in proper working order.

Brake Pads

The emergency brake system is designed to hold the brake shoes in place on the back set of wheels. Although this is helpful in the event of an emergency, the placements of these parts are not as helpful or effective as using a full set of regular brake pads on all wheels. These parts are mostly effective when used to hold the vehicle in place when it is parked on a steep hill or incline.

Application Types

When applying the emergency brakes, depending on the vehicle you drive, the method of application may differ. For instance, in one vehicle, you may be required to press on the emergency brake with your foot and release it the same way. On other vehicles, you will be required to pull the release handle with your hand in order to take the emergency brakes off.

How It Works

When you press the pedal for the emergency brakes, there is a cable that controls the rear brake shoes. This cable then pulls the rear brake shoes so that your vehicle is kept in place. If you are driving when the brakes go out, this emergency brake will slow your car down, but may not completely stop the vehicle immediately, depending on how fast you are driving.