E-brake question

[krispycobalt]

ok, lets say im going about 30 mph and I put up the E-brake should the wheels lock up, cause i only slightly slow down

[LS1_Disciple]

You mean pull it up all the way? If so, then yes, the rear wheels would most likely lock up, you would get massive amounts of wheel hop, and it would sound like the car was going to come apart. In case you couldn't tell, this is not a good idea ;)

Sounds like it may need to be readjusted. Go park on a hill, put the car in neutral, and see if the e-brake will hold the car still.

[ws6dude]

Plus it will cause flat spots on your tires and you will be reminded every time you dive your car by the constant thump thump thump

[krispycobalt]

yes, when i put it up all the way the wheels dont lock and the cars slows very very slowly, but when parking on an incline the brake will hold the car while its in neutral

[JoeJ]

why the fuck are you doing that in the first place?

[krispycobalt]

Originally posted by JoeJ
why the fuck are you doing that in the first place?

i only did it once to test it a long time ago, but now the more i think about it the more it bugs me

[Marsh Bx22]

its called a parking brake;) , not the "e-brake" of yesteryear.

[krispycobalt]

Originally posted by 01ls1z28 DA BX
its called a parking brake;) , not the "e-brake" of yesteryear.

well i dont use it to park, would only use it in emergencies (aka brakes take a crap) so hence, the e-brake

that and its more fun to say e-brake then parking brake

[Eugenio_SS]

Actually, it shouldn't block the wheels that easily, unless you put some weight towards the front, such as using the normal brakes.

[Shadow]

Originally posted by Eugenio_SS
Actually, it shouldn't block the wheels that easily, unless you put some weight towards the front, such as using the normal brakes.

The e-brake or parking brake is a purely mechanical device unlike the hydraulic systems normally in use. The hydraulics place much more pressure on the brakeing components than one can with a cable operated system. As such, the car will slow more gradually. The other thing is since "locking" the brakes will cause a loss of directional control, may toss the vehicle into a spin and will increase stopping distance, you would want the vehicle to stop quickly but in a gradual, controlled fashion.

I had to use my e-brake on an old SHO once when the braking system took a sudden shit! Was a gradual controlled stop as described. Ain't gonna happen quickly.