EOC - concerns

[MetroMPG]

Another reason for using the p-brake regularly is that they tend to seize up when not used. Which means you could be facing (A) a stuck brake that won't release if you ever do apply it, or (B) a brake that won't engage should you really need it (hydraulic brake failure - ie. "emergency" brake).

[RH77]

Originally Posted by Doofus McFancypants

It annoys my wife, but i always use the parking break - on the Nissan (5spd) and the Crusier (auto) regarrdless of where i park ( yes even in the garage). unsure where i picked this up from as both my parents NEVER use the parking break - but then again they always had manuals so the tranny keeps it from moving ( intheory)

i Purposly turn the wheels only on really steap hills - Maybe i do it all the time and do not think about it.

steve

Same here. I use it to take pressure off of the transmission when parked. And the same with my folks too. I think old E-brakes often broke, so people were hesitant to use them.

I agree with Metro -- if they're not used, they tend to seize.

I use the e-brakes on rentals as well -- habit I suppose -- but if they have rear drums, that's supposed to self-adjust them. Or just drive in reverse and brake hard

RH77

[metroschultz]

One more point about park brakes
There are several auto manufacturers who have the rear brake adjustment throught the park brake cables.
early escorts and "K" cars come to mind first but i know i have worked on literally hundreds of cars with the rear beakes out of adjustment that needed to have the park set 4 or 5 times to bring them back into adjustment.
renault LE-CAR was one also.
hmmm maybe i go look and see how many cars use the P-brake for adjusting the rears?
next week when i get home.
S.