Can someone explain the decision on the emergency brake?
#16
09-16-2005 | 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Z2G
i think they placed the emergency brake/parking brake in that 5at next to the pedals due to interior design. it frees up the space in the center console and allows for the cup holders and larger armrest/storage bin. it also give the center a cleaner look. you figure in an automatic transmission car, you don't use the emergency brake too often....basically when you're parking on a hill. whereas, in a manual car, you still should use it whenever you park even if you put it in gear.
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09-16-2005 | 09:50 PM
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I also have an AT, and I think the brake pedal "sucks" not the location of it but the mechanics, it should self dis-engage itself when you put the car in drive. On several instances when I first got the car, I would put it on, forget about it, come back the stereo would be on hi, I would forget about the brake and just drive away. The squeeling noise is only heard if the music is down. It's a good thing that the warranty replaced all the brake pads within the 1st year as I would of had learned an expensive lesson. Now I make a habit of checking it's location with my left foot prior to leaving.
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09-17-2005 | 03:32 AM
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Originally Posted by xthecat
I also have an AT, and I think the brake pedal "sucks" not the location of it but the mechanics, it should self dis-engage itself when you put the car in drive. On several instances when I first got the car, I would put it on, forget about it, come back the stereo would be on hi, I would forget about the brake and just drive away. The squeeling noise is only heard if the music is down. It's a good thing that the warranty replaced all the brake pads within the 1st year as I would of had learned an expensive lesson. Now I make a habit of checking it's location with my left foot prior to leaving.
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09-17-2005 | 11:00 AM
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#21
09-17-2005 | 12:39 PM
Originally Posted by xthecat
It should SELF disengage when you put the car in drive so you don't have to remember, just like most US built cars. Also the driverseat on the older models should have a memory setting so you don't have to remember either.
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09-17-2005 | 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by xthecat
It should SELF disengage when you put the car in drive so you don't have to remember, just like most US built cars. Also the driverseat on the older models should have a memory setting so you don't have to remember either.
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09-17-2005 | 01:50 PM
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09-17-2005 | 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by andy2434
mc2, based on meeeeow's ability to remember simple procedures upon entering a car and prior to driving the same . . . I would venture a guess that meeeeow's I.Q. is somewhat equivalent to his/hers shoe size.
What do you think?
What do you think?
#29
09-17-2005 | 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by andy2434
In manual transmissions, the hand/emergency brake is placed top-center for a very good reason. It offers easier access for those whom choose to use it while on a steep hill prior to releasing the clutch pedal. If it were located down below, drivers would have a next to impossible time operating 3 pedals in lieu of two.
In an automatic transmission equipped car, it really doesn't matter where the said is located. Actually, being located down below offers a better look with less clutter.
That's my guess.
In an automatic transmission equipped car, it really doesn't matter where the said is located. Actually, being located down below offers a better look with less clutter.
That's my guess.
Another reason for handbrake and it being placed on the driver side of the shifter is so people do not forget to release it.
Part of my arguement with the wife for getting the MT. The foot E brake make the G seem like an american car.
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09-18-2005 | 04:02 AM
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