Parking Brake
#1
Parking Brake
I'm not a big fan of using the emergency brake b/c I tend to forget that it's on, and then I drive off with it still on.
1.) Is there way for the car to signal to me (other than the red "BRAKE" light showing on my dash) that the parking brake is still while I am driving? I would think that this is not anything new as my 99 Lexus Rx300 will start making a dinging sound, indicating to me that I am driving with the parking brake on.
2.) how much damage can be done from leaving the parking brake on while driving (i'm sure that depends on how far/fast you drive, but let's just assume a mile at under 35 MPH)?
3.) Should I always use the parking brake, even when not a hill?
thanks to all....
1.) Is there way for the car to signal to me (other than the red "BRAKE" light showing on my dash) that the parking brake is still while I am driving? I would think that this is not anything new as my 99 Lexus Rx300 will start making a dinging sound, indicating to me that I am driving with the parking brake on.
2.) how much damage can be done from leaving the parking brake on while driving (i'm sure that depends on how far/fast you drive, but let's just assume a mile at under 35 MPH)?
3.) Should I always use the parking brake, even when not a hill?
thanks to all....
#2
I'm assuming you have a 6mt? You really dont NEED to use the parking brake ever. If your in a manual, put it in 1st and it shouldnt go anywhere, turn the wheel towards the curb. If its automatic, it really shouldnt matter..
I doubt there is a built in way for it to tell you the brake is on if it doesnt already do it, I haven't seen an option for setting that on or off. You could always piggyback off the indicator switch for the brake and wire up a chime or whatnot..
I doubt there is a built in way for it to tell you the brake is on if it doesnt already do it, I haven't seen an option for setting that on or off. You could always piggyback off the indicator switch for the brake and wire up a chime or whatnot..
#3
well, the red BRAKE light IS your signal. the fact that its harder to take off from a stop, car seems sluggish, strange noises heard... its stops better than ever...
as far as damage goes, you will eat up your parking brake shoes, and possibly warp the rotors due to all the excess heat you are creating.
with a stick shift, always put it in gear, and use your parking brake. with an automatic, parking brake is not necessary. leave it in "P" and let it be.
as far as damage goes, you will eat up your parking brake shoes, and possibly warp the rotors due to all the excess heat you are creating.
with a stick shift, always put it in gear, and use your parking brake. with an automatic, parking brake is not necessary. leave it in "P" and let it be.
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#5
i think you will realize right away your parking brake is set. The 'damage' will be quickly wearing out the brake shoes inside the drum and possibly warping them from extreme temperatures. If you have an automatic the parking brake is not really needed unless you are parking on an incline.
#7
exactly what i was about to say.. i got an 06 5AT
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I remember my mom's Oldsmobile used to verbally give warnings like, "The parking brake is on", or my personal favorite, "Your headlights are on". I used to take my girlfriends out in the car and turn on the headlights just to make that sound, they always checked their nips after hearing that.