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07-12-2019, 09:15 PM | #1 |
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Sometimes forget to release Parking Brake
Most of the time I am parked on flat surfaces and I don't need to apply the Parking Brake even when I leave it running in neutral. Sometimes when I am on a slight grade I pull the brake just to make sure the car does not move. The problem is that I don't set the brake hard and I sometimes start driving down the road with the Parking Brake lightly on. As I drive I feel the car dragging along and I realize the brake is on and release it. I have gotten out and felt the hubs and they are usually quite warm, but not burning hot.
My modern car has a light on the dash that reminds me when the parking brake is on, but this car does not. I hate to say it, but I am thinking I almost need to wire a switch and a light like a modern car. The other option is to set the parking brake HARD to prevent the car from moving unless it has been released. Is there anyone else out there that has had this problem? |
07-12-2019, 09:36 PM | #2 |
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Re: Sometimes forget to release Parking Brake
I’ve had it happen to me although I discovered it fairly quickly.I now pull it on hard so I can feel it if I forget.Also I turn the gas off whenever I park,(30 Tudor ) ,and the Park brake handle is real close to the gas valve so it’s a good time to check it while turning on the gas
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07-13-2019, 05:48 AM | #3 |
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Re: Sometimes forget to release Parking Brake
I do the same thing every once in a while but discover it quickly. My Roadster has the early 28 left hand brake which can be overlooked unlike the brake by the shutoff valve as Dennis was saying.
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07-13-2019, 06:05 AM | #4 | |
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Re: Sometimes forget to release Parking Brake
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07-13-2019, 08:16 AM | #5 |
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Re: Sometimes forget to release Parking Brake
Sounds like a 'pre-flight/post-flight' check list is in order.
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07-13-2019, 08:28 AM | #6 |
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Re: Sometimes forget to release Parking Brake
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07-13-2019, 10:41 AM | #7 |
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Re: Sometimes forget to release Parking Brake
LOL ! I can relate ! I can't remember why all my fingers are wrapped up in those strings.
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