# How Parking Brakes Work (And Why They're Also Called Emergency Brakes)

> Modern vehicles tend to come equipped with more technologically advanced safety features than some owners are even aware of.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1884092/parking-brake-explained-how-it-works-why-called-emergency-brake/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=684ee90dfb4302c9ba7bc0ee)
- **Published:** 2025-06-15
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #brakes #emergency #modern #parking #safety #called #features #work
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