How the braking system works
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Most modern cars have brakes on all four wheels, operated by a hydraulic system. The brakes may be disc type or drum type. Read more
The handbrake mechanism
The handbrake acts on the shoes by means of a mechanical system, separate from the hydraulic cylinder, consisting of a lever and arm in the brake drum; they are operated by a cable from the handbrake lever inside the car.
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