Q: Parking brake stuck
My parking brake is stuck.
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Hi. If your parking brake is stuck, there may be a problem with the handle itself, or perhaps the cables or drums underneath the vehicle. I would recommend having the vehicle’s brake system inspected by a professional technician, such as one from YourMechanic, as this may render the vehicle unable, or unsafe to drive.
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