>Why do folk in the US call it an "emergency" brake" It's for parking
>ie a parking brake, or if hand-operated (as is normal) a handbrake
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>I guess because in the event of a total loss of brake fluid, and
>therefore all braking power, it could be used to stop/slow the
>vehicle since it's mechanical. Unlikely, but possible.   Jeff

Especially with an underdash T-handle you might well end up
spinningif you yank on it and then can't get it to release cleanly
(as is not uncommon with this setup). At least a pull-up lever as in
most Japanese cars and T3s can be easily modulated.

Um... hydraulic brakes are mechanical to... as are pneumatic.