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Re: Using your parking brake
06/16/11 02:03 PM
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> I was taught to use my parking brake (of course, I learned on a stick), and have > always used it. Seems these days, regardless of age or sex, most people don't. Here's > a contemporary reason *to* use it: > > > Q. After recently having my brakes repaired, the service adviser informed me that I > need to set my parking brake every time I park my car. He said it assisted in keeping > the rear brakes adjusting, is this true and how? > > > A. Your service adviser is absolutely correct and better educated than most. Most > modern cars and light trucks use what is called a single or non-servo rear brake. > These brake designs have the self adjuster connected to the parking brake assemblies > and do require park brake usage to ensure rear brake adjustment. This not only > ensures proper rear brake operation but also helps keep the brake pedal high and the > brakes functioning better keeping excess load from prematurely wearing the front > brakes. The days of having to sharply apply the brakes while moving in reverse are > almost gone; some vehicles still require this, so check with your brake system > specialist to find out what kind you have.
This statement only applies if you've got drums in back.
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