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RE: Does anybody use the parking brake? - 11/16/2006 11:54:44 AM    02 JRClassic   Posts: 127 Joined: 6/15/2006 Status: offline It creates less strain on the engine by placing the trans in neutral, but you run the risk of something happening if the E-brake happens to well, break. Happened to my dad's chevelle years back. And yes, it went flying down a hill. I always place the car back in gear after I turn the car off just in case. (in reply to luckydawg003) Post #: 21

RE: Does anybody use the parking brake? - 11/16/2006 6:28:01 PM    ThisBlood147 Posts: 3373 Joined: 1/19/2006 From: Louisiana Status: offline Holy CRAP!!! We have a parking brake??? _____________________________ 98 Mustang V6: stock 93 Mustang vert: H/C/I 302 05 GT: twin screw s/c (4.0 pulley) + full suspension (in reply to 2006Ride) Post #: 22

RE: Does anybody use the parking brake? - 11/17/2006 1:03:22 AM    tokinGLX Posts: 865 Joined: 1/7/2006 From: denver Status: online of course i use the ebrake, how else am i supposed to take a turn at 50 mph¿ _____________________________ it's psychosomatic. you need a lobotomy. ill get a saw. -calvin (in reply to ThisBlood147) Post #: 23

RE: Does anybody use the parking brake? - 12/21/2006 1:15:22 AM    yourmom6990   Posts: 1011 Joined: 12/14/2006 Status: offline i put it in gear, and use it. you never know what can happen... _____________________________ 2002 Sonic Blue Mustang GT CAI, o/r X, Mac Catbacks, Pullies, Short Shifter, Accufab 75mm TB and Plenum Lowering Springs, Mach1000 System, Lots of exterior mods. (in reply to tokinGLX) Post #: 24

RE: Does anybody use the parking brake? - 12/21/2006 11:19:15 AM    RyansQuick6 Posts: 2752 Joined: 12/15/2006 From: Lafayette/Gulf of Mexico, LA Status: offline Well let's see, autos have a parking sprag, and manuals don't. I drive a stick so I use my parking brake. So yes I do use it, not all the time like some people, I find if you use ALL the time that you have to explain that funny smell to everybody and your 1/4 mile times get really really bad. Ryan _____________________________ (in reply to yourmom6990) Post #: 25

RE: Does anybody use the parking brake? - 12/21/2006 11:25:04 AM    P Zero Posts: 3837 Joined: 6/23/2005 Status: offline  Everytime I park ANY of my cars, I use the parking brake. I live in the salt belt, if you dont use it, itll corrode up and wont release if it ever accidentally does get used. Seen it tons of times around here. Not to mention, on a lot of vehicles the parking brake is what keeps you rear brakes adjusted up properly. -P. _____________________________ (in reply to RyansQuick6) Post #: 26

RE: Does anybody use the parking brake? - 12/21/2006 2:14:26 PM    Sprzout Posts: 1207 Joined: 12/10/2006 Status: offline I always use my parking brake, but then again, I park in a sloped driveway...I don't want to take the chance that the car will roll backwards into traffic. (in reply to P Zero) Post #: 27

RE: Does anybody use the parking brake? - 12/22/2006 10:34:30 AM    Lizardbreath   Posts: 229 Joined: 12/18/2006 Status: offline I used it alot now that I have a manual.....but when I had an automatic I only used it when on hills. _____________________________ "John McCain. No matter what, he's on your side" (in reply to RyansQuick6) Post #: 28

RE: Does anybody use the parking brake? - 12/22/2006 8:57:00 PM    Lito Posts: 257 Joined: 11/20/2006 Status: offline I will like to add on when NOT to use it. If you stop your car after heavy braking (like after a huge downhill or some laps at the track) DONT USE IT. A very hot disc can get bent under e-brake pressure. (in reply to Lizardbreath) Post #: 29

RE: Does anybody use the parking brake? - 12/31/2006 11:12:45 PM    yomofoitzjay Posts: 6827 Joined: 8/30/2006 From: The Garden State Status: offline i do since my car is stick! _____________________________ (in reply to RyansQuick6) Post #: 30

RE: Does anybody use the parking brake? - 1/1/2007 2:08:00 PM    kawaiidragonfoe821 Posts: 17 Joined: 12/31/2006 Status: offline i have an auto, so i dont use mine, of course, in tx we dont have many hills to worry about either LOL ^_^ we're all tornado country here. _____________________________ (in reply to RyansQuick6) Post #: 31

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