He pulled the emergency brake to stop the car suddenly.
parking brake
Frequency:
75
%
Always remember to engage the parking brake when parked on a slope.
brake system
Frequency:
70
%
The brake system of the vehicle needs regular maintenance.
handbrake lever
Frequency:
60
%
He pulled the handbrake lever with force to secure the car.
Idiomatic Expressions for handbrake
Phrase: release the handbrake
Meaning: to allow something to progress or move forward
Usage: The company decided to release the handbrake on their expansion plans.