Parking brake on or off while in storage??
Race Director
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 14,509
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From: OIB, NC
Re: Parking brake on or off while in storage?? (desi)
In my experience, it's best to leave it off. The parking brakes can rust to the backing plates if moisture gets in there, plus the shoes can bind against the rotors tightly, locking them up too. When I put my car away, I leave the parking brake off. 
[Modified by Tom 4108, 5:53 PM 11/8/2002]
[Modified by Tom 4108, 5:53 PM 11/8/2002]
Instructor
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 116
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From: Toledo Ohio
Re: Parking brake on or off while in storage?? (desi)
I don't know about you, but this is an easy question for me. My parking brake is off while I'm storing it. In fact, it's laying in my storage compartment.... :lol: :lol: :lol:
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 3,281
Likes: 6
From: NC USA
Re: Parking brake on or off while in storage?? (stickboy)
off, that way if it siezes it will be off, plus it doesn't stretch out the springs
as long as it's on level ground and in gear or park, it ain't going anywhere!
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 2,215
Likes: 170
From: PA
Re: Parking brake on or off while in storage?? (Road Racer)
leave it off and put a chock (I spelled chock wrong i think) under the tire. if it gets moisture in the e brake it will stick you dont want that.
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