Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 310 / 539

En caso de fallo en el freno de servicio y de socorro, ¿podemos accionar el freno de mano?

If the service brake and the emergency brake fail, may we use the handbrake?

ASí.Yes.
BSolo con el vehículo completamente parado.Only with the vehicle completely stopped.
CNo.No.

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ASí.Yes.

Explanation

We use the handbrake when parking, to make sure the vehicle stays stationary, to move off on a slope, and if the service and emergency brakes fail.

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