A4 people, do you use E-brake

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Jul 30, 2007 | 11:02 AM

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cyoul8rnj

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Jul 30, 2007 | 11:48 AM

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CTSV OWNER

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Use the what? I don't know if I have one, what option code do I look for?

Actually I know it works but don't use it.

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Jul 30, 2007 | 11:53 AM

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Bracketman

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In BC on the 20+ degree inclines, yes!

Parking Lots - No.

Jul 30, 2007 | 11:54 AM

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03CARISMA

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Like many others, only on steep inclines.

Jul 30, 2007 | 12:47 PM

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C-5 Bob

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never

Jul 30, 2007 | 02:24 PM

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VetteFTW

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Just on 90 Degree hills

Jul 30, 2007 | 02:33 PM

#47

lil vette

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mmm...didn't know cars had e-brakes, guess ill go look.
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wow, when did those come out.

Jul 30, 2007 | 02:39 PM

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DeeGee

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My A4 is only the 2nd Automatic I've ever owned. Ironic isn't it?

I do but only out of habit. I've never left my cars in gear so I've always used the E brake.

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Jul 30, 2007 | 03:01 PM

#49

bighank

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MINE DIDN'T EITHER till I changed the brakes

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Originally Posted by moserbe

Mine doesn't work.

When I changed my brake pads and painted the calipers I removed the rear rotors and adjusted the star wheels. Works fine now but GM doesn't even call it an EMERGENCY BRAKE just a PARKING BRAKE.
The dealer lied to me and said that it was adjusted as good as it could be. BS. !!! Now it will actually STOP the car.

BIGHANK

Jul 30, 2007 | 03:02 PM

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67weaver

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Originally Posted by elctroman

i dont unless im on a steep hill

Jul 30, 2007 | 03:14 PM

#51

Merlin02

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike McCoy

I use it at all times in all my vehicles. If you knew how small the Park latch was inside the transmission you would too. Holding a 3000# + car with a 1/4" X 1/4" X 1/8" piece of metal is spooky! Also, if you ever get bumped in a parking lot, besides the body damage you could be looking at a transmission teardown.

I always use the E brake. I've seen the 1/4" metal "Park" pins in an auto trans shear off when nudged by another car in a parking lot. You may return to your car someday and discover it in someone's living room down the road.