Miscellaneous

Can you drive with parking brake on?

Can you drive with parking brake on?

Can driving with the parking brake on damage your brakes? For the most part, leaving the parking brake on while driving does not cause any long-lasting problems when driving for a short distance or at minimal speeds. When you leave the parking brake on, it creates friction between the brake pad and the rotors.

Can a car be towed with emergency brake on?

If the emergency brake is not activated, we can absolutely tow a car in park because the brake controls one or more wheels will not be in use during the towing process. If your car is being towed with two non-driving wheels on the ground and the parking brake is released, there should be no damage done to the car.