Handbrake cable snapped but still rolls in gear

2012 HYUNDAI TRAJET
175,000 MILES • 2.0L • 2WD • MANUAL
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HYUANDAI1
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Hi, my handbrake cable snapped yesterday but when I park my car in any gear the car still rolls when the engine is off. I thought this was to stop it rolling?
Jun 18, 2018 at 1:58 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi,
This is not a fool proof way of stopping the vehicle from rolling.
If the road is sloped too steep and the engine compression is not too good, or if the clutch is slipping, it would roll.

Jun 18, 2018 at 6:51 AM
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