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What the Clicks of the Handbrake Indicate

What do the "clicks" we hear when pulling the handbrake indicate? It is the sound of an internal mechanism that works somewhat like this: there is a fixed gear …Read all…
Posted on 21 September 2026 by ScegliAuto
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The Correct Way to Wind Back the Brake Piston

Winding back the brake piston (especially for drum brakes or disc brakes with a mechanical handbrake) is a common task when replacing brake pads. Here’s the …Read all…
Posted on 28 March 2026 by ScegliAuto
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How to Replace the Handbrake Cable on a Car

Thanks to this video tutorial, anyone can replace the handbrake cable, also known as the parking brake, on their vehicle. The need for replacement arises …Read all…
Posted on 16 March 2026 by ScegliAuto
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How to Adjust a Car's Handbrake?

The handbrake of a vehicle generally consists of the lever that we all easily notice and a cable that connects the base of this lever to the drum brakes. Over …Read all…
Posted on 2 March 2026 by ScegliAuto
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Is it possible to drift with an electronic handbrake?

In response to the question of whether it is possible to drift (that is, the driving technique where the driver intentionally causes a loss of traction in the …Read all…
Posted on 9 January 2026 by ScegliAuto
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How to properly install the handbrake cable

This video shows us the precise path that the handbrake cable must follow to be inserted into the mechanism. In fact, the cable must be inserted, pulling it …Read all…
Posted on 21 November 2025 by ScegliAuto
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How to reset the electronic parking brake of the car

Today we will explain how to reset the electronic parking brake of the car. To perform this simple operation, we must park the vehicle on a flat area and turn …Read all…
Posted on 19 November 2025 by ScegliAuto
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How to reset the parking brake

Today we will explain how to perform the electronic parking brake reset process on a four-wheel vehicle. To perform the parking brake check, we must press the …Read all…
Posted on 12 November 2025 by ScegliAuto
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How to engage and disengage the car's parking brake

Today we will explain to you with the help of this short video tutorial how to engage and disengage the handbrake or parking brake of the car. To engage the …Read all…
Posted on 9 June 2025 by ScegliAuto
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How to remove the handbrake during the driving test

Today with the help of the following video tutorial, we will explain how to release the parking brake and how to engage it during the driving test. To remove …Read all…
Posted on 24 April 2025 by ScegliAuto
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How to correctly install the mechanical parking brake cable

In case our car still has a mechanical handbrake, we can see in this video how to correctly install the cable for it. The cable must pass through the …Read all…
Posted on 5 April 2025 by ScegliAuto
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How does the electric parking brake work?

In this video, we are explained how a generic electric parking brake works, specifically how to deactivate this component; normally, all you have to do is put …Read all…
Posted on 2 February 2025 by ScegliAuto
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How to adjust the handbrake so it doesn't unlock

In this video we see what to do when the handbrake gets stuck; it is something that happens more frequently on older cars, but it is not impossible for it to …Read all…
Posted on 7 May 2024 by ScegliAuto
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The Electric Handbrake

There are some important things to know about the electric handbrake (or Electric Parking Brake). For example, what happens if someone inadvertently pulls the …Read all…
Posted on 18 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
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How to Install the Handbrake Cable

The handbrake mechanism helps keep the vehicle stationary once parked, as the handbrake cables transmit force from the lever to the wheel brake mechanisms. It …Read all…
Posted on 17 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
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How to Manually Release an Electric Handbrake

In this video, you will see how to manually release an electric handbrake. In most new vehicles, the handbrake is now electronic, which brings a new set of …Read all…
Posted on 13 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
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How to Release the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) in an Emergency

This procedure applies to both Hyundai and Kia vehicles and is used to manually release the EPB (Electric Parking Brake) when the battery is flat. It is …Read all…
Posted on 22 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
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How to Replace a Handbrake Cable

In this video, you will learn how to replace a handbrake cable: the fastening elements connecting the cables to the handbrake lever are located under the …Read all…
Posted on 20 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
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How to Adjust the Handbrake Play

If you feel play in the lever when pulling the handbrake, tighten it using a 10 mm T-key in a clockwise direction, making a full turn, and try moving the …Read all…
Posted on 14 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

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How to reset the tyre pressure warning light on the Dacia Sandero?

To reset the tyre pressure warning light on the Dacia Sandero, inflate all the tyres to the pressure indicated on the label on the driver's door. Once the tyres are inflated, turn on the ignition and navigate through the menu using the controls on the right side of the steering wheel. Scroll with the arrows to find the tyre pressure option: by holding down the OK button located on the right side of the steering wheel, you can reset the warning light.

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