Automatics and Parking Brakes.
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I don't think you have to put it in neutral first. Putting it in Park with your foot on the brake first will prevent the car from rolling. Then put the parking brake on, then release the foot brake.
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You guys can be total car newbies sometimes. You should ALWAYS use the parking brake, ESPECIALLY on a hill.
Just for sh*ts and giggles, here's the info in the MANUAL p.188:
"Always use the parking brake when you park your car. The indicator on the instrument panel shows that the parking brake is not fully released; it does not indicate that the parking brake is firmly set. make sure the parking brake is set firmly or your car may roll if it is parked on an incline. If your car has an automatic transmission, set the parking brake before you put the transmission in Park. This keeps the car from moving and putting pressure on the parking mechanism in the transmission making it easier to move the shift lever out of Park when you want to drive away."
More info. For those of you that don't use it, I suggest you read the following:
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/automa...nsmission5.htm
Just for sh*ts and giggles, here's the info in the MANUAL p.188:
"Always use the parking brake when you park your car. The indicator on the instrument panel shows that the parking brake is not fully released; it does not indicate that the parking brake is firmly set. make sure the parking brake is set firmly or your car may roll if it is parked on an incline. If your car has an automatic transmission, set the parking brake before you put the transmission in Park. This keeps the car from moving and putting pressure on the parking mechanism in the transmission making it easier to move the shift lever out of Park when you want to drive away."
More info. For those of you that don't use it, I suggest you read the following:
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/automa...nsmission5.htm
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Rep Power: 359 ^^^ yeah guys. . C'mon... seriously. There isn't much holding your car into gear when it comes to automatics. Beleive it or not, it's pretty much just a little pin. If the brake isn't on you're missing a last line of defense in the event that little pin (holding your car in park) is broken. If you are on a hill; the pin can break just with the force of car, not to mention what would happen if someone slightly rear ends you. Your call will skeet across the parking lot or down the hill it's sitting on, stripping your park gear clean out. Just a good idea to always use it. You shouldn't rely on the park gear alone. . 
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Rep Power: 0 Here's something no one has said yet. IF you NEVER use your parking break, the cable becomes stiff, and brittle and will actually snap if you try to use it after not using it for years and years. and HONESTLY how freaking hard is it to pull up on that lever, it makes the cool clicking noise and everything.
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Rep Power: 0 Correct me if I am wrong here... But the parking brake locks the back wheels... while your put the car in park it is very simular to leaving it in gear on a manual. So yeah it will put some stress on the gears if you dont use the parking brake. I only had one auto car and I only used the brake if i was on a hill.
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Rep Power: 0 Originally posted by Bellz
You guys can be total car newbies sometimes. You should ALWAYS use the parking brake, ESPECIALLY on a hill.
Just for sh*ts and giggles, here's the info in the MANUAL p.188:
"Always use the parking brake when you park your car. The indicator on the instrument panel shows that the parking brake is not fully released; it does not indicate that the parking brake is firmly set. make sure the parking brake is set firmly or your car may roll if it is parked on an incline. If your car has an automatic transmission, set the parking brake before you put the transmission in Park. This keeps the car from moving and putting pressure on the parking mechanism in the transmission making it easier to move the shift lever out of Park when you want to drive away."
More info. For those of you that don't use it, I suggest you read the following:
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/automa...nsmission5.htm
You guys can be total car newbies sometimes. You should ALWAYS use the parking brake, ESPECIALLY on a hill.
Just for sh*ts and giggles, here's the info in the MANUAL p.188:
"Always use the parking brake when you park your car. The indicator on the instrument panel shows that the parking brake is not fully released; it does not indicate that the parking brake is firmly set. make sure the parking brake is set firmly or your car may roll if it is parked on an incline. If your car has an automatic transmission, set the parking brake before you put the transmission in Park. This keeps the car from moving and putting pressure on the parking mechanism in the transmission making it easier to move the shift lever out of Park when you want to drive away."
More info. For those of you that don't use it, I suggest you read the following:
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/automa...nsmission5.htm
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Another point of note that no-one has mentioned either...
In addition to relieving the stress on the Park Gear Pin as mentioned above, Using your e-brake also adjusts the spring tension in the rear drum breaks. Thus it is an adjustment to the actual rear brake mechanism. It will increase the longevity of your drum breaks and provide better break application to the wheel.
so... ALWAYS USE YOUR E-BRAKE!
In addition to relieving the stress on the Park Gear Pin as mentioned above, Using your e-brake also adjusts the spring tension in the rear drum breaks. Thus it is an adjustment to the actual rear brake mechanism. It will increase the longevity of your drum breaks and provide better break application to the wheel.
so... ALWAYS USE YOUR E-BRAKE!
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Rep Power: 412 i taught my wife to always pull her ebrake on her auto. I had an auto and the pin started to go because I never used the ebrake. There is too much stress on the tranny from not putting the ebrake on.
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Rep Power: 0 If you all wanna have fun with the parking brake take two McDonalds trays, put them under the rear wheels, accelerate a little bit and pull the parking brake, then you will have some fun with it 
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Rep Power: 334 If you put the car in "P" park, and the car lunges forward slightly. The whole car is resting on the transmission.
You will know this becuase when you get back in to drive and try to shift out of "P" into "D" it will be hard.
Use the E-Brake, its part of the car. There is no harm in using it. Its there for a reason.
You will know this becuase when you get back in to drive and try to shift out of "P" into "D" it will be hard.
Use the E-Brake, its part of the car. There is no harm in using it. Its there for a reason.
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Originally Posted by claudeboi
yea...dis is wat this thread ESTABLISHED, parking brakes relieves the gears!!! so use it...it wont hurt if you...
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Originally Posted by Ricky
i use mine i have a stick .. it will make you tranz last longer . i use it specially burning out and sliding the back tire when hitting turns lol
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