Parking Brake (discs) Survey

[smithma7 at gmail.com (Mike Smith)]

I always use mine when parking. When I first got the car (8-9 years ago) it 
would freeze sometimes in the dead of winter, but that hasn't happened in at 
least 7 years.

A couple of times I used it while moving. I made a promise to Mr. Bubb (as 
well as myself, my wife, and my friend who was with me at the time "We just 
did a 180!") that I won't do that again. Anyone remember my custom body work 
involving a large rock? D'oh!

But, it works great whilst sitting. In fact, I've discovered that if it's 
engaged, the car won't move. That's how good it is. The handle only goes up 
about 4 or 5 clicks before it's set like the dickens.

On a side note, I NEVER!!!!!! park it in gear and hate it when, on the 
EXTREMELY rare occasions when I let someone else drive it (like once/year, 
IF that) they leave it that way. Nothing sucks like getting in, turning the 
key and having it jump whilst not starting. Grrr...



> >From: "Rick Kellner" <rfkellner@snet.net>
> >
> >
> >Who uses their parking brake (discs) on a regular basis and have you had
> >any issues? 
> 


-- 
Mike
'86 red 16v (Red 5)