POLL: do you use the handbrake when parked?

[Lifer]

 

[PunDogg]

I do, alot of people tell me not too, but i do it any way,

<<----auto

Dogg

 

[MikeMike]

REPOST!!

lol

MIKE

 

[BatmanNate]

Yes, so it doesn't roll away. I don't leave the car in gear though, most people do that. It bugs the hell out of me when people do it to my car because I'm not used to it, and I'll let out the clutch and the car will start to lunge.

 

[DainBramaged]

manual, yes

 

[MikePanic]

manual.... only if parked on an incline.... and i RARELY use em in the winter because it can freeze your rear brakes... happened to me already on my old corrado

 

[amdskip]

Manual and I don't use it unless I'm on a hill and never in the winter time.

 

[Descartes]

Yes, always; it's a habit.

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Where's the "Both, yes, and anyone who doesn't use it all the time is a moron" option?

- M4H

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: Descartes
Yes, always; it's a habit.

completely a habit. and a good one at that.

although I do remember forgetting the brake and finding my car not where I parked it. rolled down a very small incline and "parked" itself about 100 feet away...right against another car.

 

[trmiv]

yes, and why wouldn't I?

 

[KarenMarie]

always!

 

[Kaervak]

auto: depends on the incline

I always use the e-brake on inclines/declines. When you put the car in park and it rolls a few inches backward/forward you know you should use the e-brake.

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: Kaervak
auto: depends on the incline

I always use the e-brake on inclines/declines. When you put the car in park and it rolls a few inches backward/forward you know you should use the e-brake.

Right, put the brake on after the whole weight of your car is resting on your transmission. Brilliant.

- M4H

 

[Kaervak]

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire

Originally posted by: Kaervak
auto: depends on the incline

I always use the e-brake on inclines/declines. When you put the car in park and it rolls a few inches backward/forward you know you should use the e-brake.

Right, put the brake on after the whole weight of your car is resting on your transmission. Brilliant.

- M4H

I don't. For the people that don't use their e-brake that should be a little "warning" to them to use it.

 

[xXped0thugXx]

Originally posted by: DainBramaged
manual, yes

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: Kaervak

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire

Originally posted by: Kaervak
auto: depends on the incline

I always use the e-brake on inclines/declines. When you put the car in park and it rolls a few inches backward/forward you know you should use the e-brake.

Right, put the brake on after the whole weight of your car is resting on your transmission. Brilliant.

- M4H

I don't. For the people that don't use their e-brake that should be a little "warning" to them to use it.

"That one went over your head so fast, I'm surprised you still have any hair left." - Mod

Chronologically:

You stop with brakes.
Shift into Park.
Release brake.
Car rolls forward/backwards.
~2200+ lbs of weight is now resting cheerfully on your transmission.
Engage parking brake.

Clearer this time?

- M4H

 

[BillGates]

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Where's the "Both, yes, and anyone who doesn't use it all the time is a moron" option?

- M4H

Clarify the moron part for all of us please. Documentation is appreciated.

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Manual, depends on situation, everyday usual things? not really

 

[rh71]

auto: yes (out of habit)

 

[TheAudit]

Manual, no.

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: BillGates

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Where's the "Both, yes, and anyone who doesn't use it all the time is a moron" option?

- M4H

Clarify the moron part for all of us please. Documentation is appreciated.

Look one post up.

Manual, yes.

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: BillGates

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Where's the "Both, yes, and anyone who doesn't use it all the time is a moron" option?

- M4H

Clarify the moron part for all of us please. Documentation is appreciated.

Cliff's Notes
The parking brake was designed and put there for a reason. To save your transmission and keep your car in one place. Use it.

Long Version
Here are the first 200 matches for "parking brake" at Cartalk.com. Start reading.

- M4H

 

[thomsbrain]

auto, yes.

 

[JustAnAverageGuy]

Auto, no.