FROZEN PARKING BRAKES
01-30-2007, 02:12 AM
#12
1st Gear Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Allen, Texas
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RE: FROZEN PARKING BRAKES
No need to argue about it, some use their parking brake, some don't. I do. I own an 05 V6 5spd Mustang and feel better using the parking brake. It did freeze once this year, called the ford dealership. I took it in (after it warmed up a bit), got it back the next day. No problem since, was covered under warranty. Only downside was I was stuck driving my sister's 02 V6 Auto Mustang, made me miss mine more....
01-30-2007, 02:53 AM
#14
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: New Hampshire
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RE: FROZEN PARKING BRAKES
I dunno, I guess I'm picky...I like my NEW car to NOT do stupid stuff like this. There is a parking brake for a reason. Saying that it's the user's fault for using the parking brake in the first place is like saying that it's the user's fault when the skipper 500 eats CDs because they decided to play one. Give me a break.
The only thing that annoys me about all the parking brake nonsense is that there were like 4 threads on the same page regarding them freezing!! WTF people!
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The only thing that annoys me about all the parking brake nonsense is that there were like 4 threads on the same page regarding them freezing!! WTF people!
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01-30-2007, 02:57 AM
#15
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Baytown, TX
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RE: FROZEN PARKING BRAKES
ORIGINAL: HypromanGT
I dunno, I guess I'm picky...I like my NEW car to NOT do stupid stuff like this. There is a parking brake for a reason. Saying that it's the user's fault for using the parking brake in the first place is like saying that it's the user's fault when the skipper 500 eats CDs because they decided to play one. Give me a break.
The only thing that annoys me about all the parking brake nonsense is that there were like 4 threads on the same page regarding them freezing!! WTF people!
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I dunno, I guess I'm picky...I like my NEW car to NOT do stupid stuff like this. There is a parking brake for a reason. Saying that it's the user's fault for using the parking brake in the first place is like saying that it's the user's fault when the skipper 500 eats CDs because they decided to play one. Give me a break.
The only thing that annoys me about all the parking brake nonsense is that there were like 4 threads on the same page regarding them freezing!! WTF people!
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01-30-2007, 02:57 AM
#16
RE: FROZEN PARKING BRAKES
yeah i agree that there are too many threads on this **** so why start another one that states there are other threads. There is a SEARCH feature that needs to be utilized more often!!
01-30-2007, 03:11 AM
#17
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RE: FROZEN PARKING BRAKES
ORIGINAL: howarmat
yeah i agree that there are too many threads on this **** so why start another one that states there are other threads. There is a SEARCH feature that needs to be utilized more often!!
yeah i agree that there are too many threads on this **** so why start another one that states there are other threads. There is a SEARCH feature that needs to be utilized more often!!
01-30-2007, 01:16 PM
#20
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RE: FROZEN PARKING BRAKES
ORIGINAL: Archion
I have been building transmissions for several years and have not yet seen a broken parking pawl that did not result from the owner doing some really stupid ****, yeah lets throw it in park while we are moving, lets see what that does, or somthing along those lines. Under normal use the parking pawl and gear assy that lock the trans should not break, if it is, it's most likely operator error, much like the acuras and hondas where the owners would not come to a stop before changing directions (voiding the warranty in the process) and would lunch the trans.
I have been building transmissions for several years and have not yet seen a broken parking pawl that did not result from the owner doing some really stupid ****, yeah lets throw it in park while we are moving, lets see what that does, or somthing along those lines. Under normal use the parking pawl and gear assy that lock the trans should not break, if it is, it's most likely operator error, much like the acuras and hondas where the owners would not come to a stop before changing directions (voiding the warranty in the process) and would lunch the trans.
ORIGINAL: 06GT4RAD
Actually the parking brake is mandatory if you have an auto tranny as far as i am concerned. You see when you put the car in park and then do not use the PB then entire cars' weight is resting on a very tiny piece of metal called the parking pall. I know people that have broken not only the lever internally but the gear in which it slides into. I have also seen people break the shift lever trying to get the car out of gear. This is not good for the auto tranny. I agree completely with barley having to apply the handle though.
Richard
Actually the parking brake is mandatory if you have an auto tranny as far as i am concerned. You see when you put the car in park and then do not use the PB then entire cars' weight is resting on a very tiny piece of metal called the parking pall. I know people that have broken not only the lever internally but the gear in which it slides into. I have also seen people break the shift lever trying to get the car out of gear. This is not good for the auto tranny. I agree completely with barley having to apply the handle though.
Richard
Richard