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Old Aug 10, 2005 | 09:06 PM
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I have an 86 4+3 that when I parked in my driveway tonight started rolling backwards, I have a fairly steep driveway.. Any ideas why this happened or what I can do to correct the problem? Thanks for ANY help
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Old Aug 10, 2005 | 09:48 PM
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If your parking brake system uses separate shoes, like the '85 Vette, they are adjustable.
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Old Aug 10, 2005 | 09:57 PM
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I didn't have the parking brake applied... Just parked the car in reverse like always.
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Originally Posted by ses86vette
I didn't have the parking brake applied... Just parked the car in reverse like always.
If facing uphill, try first. Although my car has rolled as well on steep inclines.

If you must continue to park there, use a wheel chock.
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Old Aug 11, 2005 | 09:44 AM
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If you ever park on a hill, whether up or down, apply your parking brake.
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Old Aug 11, 2005 | 10:52 AM
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Always apply your parking brake, and your shortest gear, which I believe is reverse.

It doesn't matter if its uphill or downhill.
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Old Aug 11, 2005 | 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by 85 500 horse
If you ever park on a hill, whether up or down, apply your parking brake.
Thats a big
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Old Aug 11, 2005 | 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by ses86vette
I didn't have the parking brake applied... Just parked the car in reverse like always.
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Sounds like your parking paw is broke in your transmission.
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Old Aug 11, 2005 | 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by White Lightning92
Sounds like your parking paw is broke in your transmission.


Should I ask? Hmmm,YES!!!!!



What years did the 4+3 have a parking paw inside the tranny?


Last edited by 85A4Coupe; Aug 11, 2005 at 06:55 PM.
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