Little to no roll back except on steep inclines?
10-04-2012, 01:01 AM
#1
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Location: California
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Little to no roll back except on steep inclines?
I should start off by saying, I've only ever driven and been in my own Mustang (apart from test driving one of the new 5.0s 
) so I don't have much experience with our cars. I first noticed that I wouldn't really need to balance the clutch and gas as judiciously when making three point turns on my street. My last two cars were both stick and I had to be bang-on to avoid rolling onto the sidewalk because my street is ridiculously uneven and packed. It makes hill starts a lot easier, but I can't say I've come across anything like this before.
I know this is a small gripe that would make some say, "that sounds great, what are you complaining about?" but I am paranoid when it comes to mechanical nuances. Any idea what might be the cause? Or is there nothing to worry about? Thanks for reading
) so I don't have much experience with our cars. I first noticed that I wouldn't really need to balance the clutch and gas as judiciously when making three point turns on my street. My last two cars were both stick and I had to be bang-on to avoid rolling onto the sidewalk because my street is ridiculously uneven and packed. It makes hill starts a lot easier, but I can't say I've come across anything like this before.I know this is a small gripe that would make some say, "that sounds great, what are you complaining about?" but I am paranoid when it comes to mechanical nuances. Any idea what might be the cause? Or is there nothing to worry about? Thanks for reading
10-04-2012, 07:27 AM
#2
What? You lost me using the word "judiciously" I know I'm a car guy and as dumb as a box of rocks but how does that describe your problem?
OK just reread your title. Your rear brake sliders could not be working properly or your parking brake is not working properly
OK just reread your title. Your rear brake sliders could not be working properly or your parking brake is not working properly
Last edited by BraMas; 10-04-2012 at 07:42 AM.
10-04-2012, 02:56 PM
#3
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I meant that I would have to be quick on the draw getting out of first and reverse (as you should always be on a stick shift) so I didn't roll into my neighbor's car or the curb because of the aforementioned packed street but with this car I could literally sit there with the clutch depressed or in neutral and the car wouldn't budge an inch unless I was practically vertical. I figured it might be an e-brake that still grabs slightly. I would think that the sticky rear brakes would only be a problem in cars that don't get driven much though? I'll have to get it checked out
10-04-2012, 03:00 PM
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Jack up the back and see if you can spin them there tires in N. Then apply the e brake and see if the resistance is the same.
I'm guessing E Brake, but I usually see E-brakes get lame on automatics more frequently.
I'm guessing E Brake, but I usually see E-brakes get lame on automatics more frequently.
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