Parking brake
Thread Starter
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 33
Parking brake
Hi,
I just got a 2006 Mustang. I am real protective of it right now and I know this seems like a dumb question but I would really appreciate it if someone would answer it. I accidently put on the parking brake on before putting the car into park tonight. When I realized it I took the parking brake off, and moved the shifter to from drive to park. I then proceeded to put the parking brake on. Did I do anything wrong here? I mean did a mess up anything? It is an automatic. I am new to all this so please be nice.
thanks
I just got a 2006 Mustang. I am real protective of it right now and I know this seems like a dumb question but I would really appreciate it if someone would answer it. I accidently put on the parking brake on before putting the car into park tonight. When I realized it I took the parking brake off, and moved the shifter to from drive to park. I then proceeded to put the parking brake on. Did I do anything wrong here? I mean did a mess up anything? It is an automatic. I am new to all this so please be nice.
thanks
Thread Starter
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 33
RE: Parking brake
ORIGINAL: mygt500
No worries but with any auto I never used the parking brake! Personal preference and good to use to lessen the chance of it not working when you need it! JMO J
No worries but with any auto I never used the parking brake! Personal preference and good to use to lessen the chance of it not working when you need it! JMO J
So you recommend not using the parking brake unless I am on a hill, etc? Oh, and you also think that what I did tonight is OK for the car? I mean did I harm it in anyway?
thanks
3rd Gear Member
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 987
From: Anchorage, AK
RE: Parking brake
Actuallyto take the strain off of the parking pawl, you should be putting the parking brake on before putting it into park.
And most parking brakes that I have seen not working for from nonuse, and the cables rusted inside the outer housing.
And most parking brakes that I have seen not working for from nonuse, and the cables rusted inside the outer housing.
5th Gear Member
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 2,209
From: CT
RE: Parking brake
actually, you did do something wrong.
Now 95% of the drivers out there have never heard of doing it this way, but this is the correct way to do it. I have to respectfully disagree with jason on this, as I use the parking brake on every vehicle, and actually especially on an auto.
Here's why.
There is no gear such as "park". "park" is neutral, with a parking pin. This pin slips into place when you put it into park, and slides into a hole that then keeps the car from moving. however, this parking pin can get pinched, and if used on a hill, it may not come out properly, and you could damage the transmission.
So, technically the proper parking procedure I have always followed with all vehicles is this:
Let vehicle come to complete stop on whatever ground you are on.
Shift to Neutral
Pull up parking brake all the way
Release Brake
Let Parking Brake Hold the Car
Then shift to Park
This way you will not pinch your parking brake.
And I know in many states, including CT, where I live, it is illegal to be parked without the parking brake engaged, so it is the law to use it!
Now 95% of the drivers out there have never heard of doing it this way, but this is the correct way to do it. I have to respectfully disagree with jason on this, as I use the parking brake on every vehicle, and actually especially on an auto.
Here's why.
There is no gear such as "park". "park" is neutral, with a parking pin. This pin slips into place when you put it into park, and slides into a hole that then keeps the car from moving. however, this parking pin can get pinched, and if used on a hill, it may not come out properly, and you could damage the transmission.
So, technically the proper parking procedure I have always followed with all vehicles is this:
Let vehicle come to complete stop on whatever ground you are on.
Shift to Neutral
Pull up parking brake all the way
Release Brake
Let Parking Brake Hold the Car
Then shift to Park
This way you will not pinch your parking brake.
And I know in many states, including CT, where I live, it is illegal to be parked without the parking brake engaged, so it is the law to use it!
Thread Starter
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 33
RE: Parking brake
ORIGINAL: Burnsy
actually, you did do something wrong.
Now 95% of the drivers out there have never heard of doing it this way, but this is the correct way to do it. I have to respectfully disagree with jason on this, as I use the parking brake on every vehicle, and actually especially on an auto.
Here's why.
There is no gear such as "park". "park" is neutral, with a parking pin. This pin slips into place when you put it into park, and slides into a hole that then keeps the car from moving. however, this parking pin can get pinched, and if used on a hill, it may not come out properly, and you could damage the transmission.
So, technically the proper parking procedure I have always followed with all vehicles is this:
Let vehicle come to complete stop on whatever ground you are on.
Shift to Neutral
Pull up parking brake all the way
Release Brake
Let Parking Brake Hold the Car
Then shift to Park
This way you will not pinch your parking brake.
And I know in many states, including CT, where I live, it is illegal to be parked without the parking brake engaged, so it is the law to use it!
actually, you did do something wrong.
Now 95% of the drivers out there have never heard of doing it this way, but this is the correct way to do it. I have to respectfully disagree with jason on this, as I use the parking brake on every vehicle, and actually especially on an auto.
Here's why.
There is no gear such as "park". "park" is neutral, with a parking pin. This pin slips into place when you put it into park, and slides into a hole that then keeps the car from moving. however, this parking pin can get pinched, and if used on a hill, it may not come out properly, and you could damage the transmission.
So, technically the proper parking procedure I have always followed with all vehicles is this:
Let vehicle come to complete stop on whatever ground you are on.
Shift to Neutral
Pull up parking brake all the way
Release Brake
Let Parking Brake Hold the Car
Then shift to Park
This way you will not pinch your parking brake.
And I know in many states, including CT, where I live, it is illegal to be parked without the parking brake engaged, so it is the law to use it!
thanks for your response.