Does anybody use the parking brake?
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Does anybody use the parking brake? - 10/3/2006 5:47:00 PM
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2006Ride
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I used to use them alot when I lived in San Francisco. Lots of hills there. But Now that I live in So Cal, not so many hills here, I gave up on using it.
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RE: Does anybody use the parking brake? - 10/3/2006 5:56:20 PM
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randy78045
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I use mine all the time... whether i need it or not... 
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RE: Does anybody use the parking brake? - 10/3/2006 8:16:29 PM
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TPony
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I used it all the time, no exception. For me it's like part of the driving sequence..you know...seat belt, foot on the break, etc.
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RE: Does anybody use the parking brake? - 10/3/2006 9:12:44 PM
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Meph
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I use it about once a week. Using it too much is a bit anal. However not using it at all is bad for the system itself. It needs to be used or else 10 years from now when you finally need to use it, it'll be weak or flat out break on the spot.
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RE: Does anybody use the parking brake? - 10/4/2006 6:36:39 AM
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rwh129
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Only when I'm on a big hill
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RE: Does anybody use the parking brake? - 10/4/2006 10:44:32 AM
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StoneWolf
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I use it while parking. Does that count? 
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RE: Does anybody use the parking brake? - 10/4/2006 3:11:16 PM
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MikeHawke
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really you should use it all the time.
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RE: Does anybody use the parking brake? - 10/5/2006 11:17:15 AM
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localgod11
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I use it everytime I get out of the car, IMO its optional on autos but mandatory on stick shift. THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT A PARKING BREAK! Take it out of gear and use the parking brake thats why its there.
WAY WRONG SECTION BTW!
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RE: Does anybody use the parking brake? - 10/14/2006 2:54:30 AM
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pony girl 05
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I have an auto so no, but when ever my son drives my car, when I get back in its on so hes got a habit of using it
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RE: Does anybody use the parking brake? - 10/15/2006 12:10:39 AM
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PWO51
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Every time I park it goes in neutral and I pop that baby on!! That should be a
habit with anyone driving a stick.
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RE: Does anybody use the parking brake? - 10/17/2006 9:41:34 AM
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KartR31487
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I live in an brand new apartment complex, with what I thought was a flat even parking lot. I just got home one night, and I watched my car roll backwards and block the entry secutiry gate from my living room window. Thats probably one of the 5 times most I've ever not used my parking brake...
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RE: Does anybody use the parking brake? - 10/18/2006 7:36:48 PM
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cobracharmer
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Always. I have seen way to many cars roll away in my time.
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RE: Does anybody use the parking brake? - 10/19/2006 7:19:33 PM
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Brady98GT
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i put it neutral and use the parking brake when i park
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RE: Does anybody use the parking brake? - 10/20/2006 9:52:23 AM
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TSM Girl
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Everytime I park I use it, you never know what could happen....
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RE: Does anybody use the parking brake? - 10/25/2006 9:54:59 AM
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BraMas
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quote:
ORIGINAL: Meph
I use it about once a week. Using it too much is a bit anal. However not using it at all is bad for the system itself. It needs to be used or else 10 years from now when you finally need to use it, it'll be weak or flat out break on the spot.
Please explain how it is anal to make sure your car doesn't roll away.
Manual I use every time I park.
Automatic never.
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