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BuzzKilljoy
10/25/22 5:45:03 PM
#51:


I never used to but I bought a truck a couple months ago and now I use it every time. This truck has significantly more roll in it before the pawl engages so I do it to be safe.

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divot1338
10/25/22 5:46:18 PM
#52:


I live in Houston. The only elevation changes are the onramps to the freeway and in parking garages.

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Lvaneede
10/25/22 5:47:36 PM
#53:


I drive a manual, so yes

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voldothegr8
10/25/22 5:51:32 PM
#54:


NoxObscuras posted...
Well since you're asking:

1. If you parked your car on the street, then having the parking brake engaged will keep it from rolling away or moving in the case that its struck by another car.

2. Using the parking brake can prolong the life of the parking pawl. It can wear out over time since there is a lot of stress that gets put on it when the parking brake is not engaged. This is why the car can sometimes roll back a couple of inches after you park, but pulling the parking brake can alleviate this.

"The simple answer to this question is: Engage your cars parking brake every time you park your car. It doesnt matter if you park your car on an incline, a decline, or the flattest spot on the planet, you should engage the brake every single time."

Source: https://www.motorbiscuit.com/should-you-always-use-the-cars-parking-brake-when-parking/
What about inside a garage on level ground?

Neo posted...
Yes. No reason not to.
Say you forget to disengage before driving, now your whole system is fucked up.

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modena
10/25/22 5:57:45 PM
#55:


NoxObscuras posted...
Well since you're asking:


2. Using the parking brake can prolong the life of the parking pawl. It can wear out over time since there is a lot of stress that gets put on it when the parking brake is not engaged. This is why the car can sometimes roll back a couple of inches after you park, but pulling the parking brake can alleviate this.

My #1 reason, thanks for typing it out.


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Pogo_Marimo
10/25/22 6:03:22 PM
#56:


NoxObscuras posted...
Well since you're asking:

1. If you parked your car on the street, then having the parking brake engaged will keep it from rolling away or moving in the case that its struck by another car.

Rolling away to where? Like, fuck all, my car needs to go in the shop anyways if some fuckhead hit it with enough force to roll it several feet. Is it going to roll into a trash compactor or some shit? How often is my parked car being absolutely slammed into from the front or back while parked, and the ensuing rolling further exacerbates the issue, that this is even remotely something I should be worried about? Once every six or seven lifetimes?

I have also never in my life seen someone need to replace a parking pawl. I'm sure it helps but, seriously, that's what the recommendation is for?

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FL81
10/25/22 6:24:11 PM
#57:


Nemu posted...
I have never once touched it. I couldn't tell you where it's located in my current car.
same

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Perfectinsanity
10/25/22 6:27:44 PM
#58:


Only on an incline

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Vicious_Dios
10/25/22 6:27:46 PM
#59:


Always.

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meestermj
10/25/22 6:39:05 PM
#60:


Pogo_Marimo posted...
Rolling away to where? Like, fuck all, my car needs to go in the shop anyways if some fuckhead hit it with enough force to roll it several feet. Is it going to roll into a trash compactor or some shit? How often is my parked car being absolutely slammed into from the front or back while parked, and the ensuing rolling further exacerbates the issue, that this is even remotely something I should be worried about? Once every six or seven lifetimes?

I have also never in my life seen someone need to replace a parking pawl. I'm sure it helps but, seriously, that's what the recommendation is for?
The parking break itself can also become damaged/rusted/faulty from non use.
Using it regularly keeps the parts moving and healthy.

This idea of "never use it except on a hill" is totally outdated and not supported by modern evidence.

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divot1338
10/25/22 6:40:56 PM
#61:


A lot of shilling for Big Parking Brake in here.

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orangefire25
10/25/22 6:54:12 PM
#63:


pauIie posted...
every time


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Ivany2008
10/25/22 7:05:41 PM
#64:


I only use it in 2 circumstances. Either I'm on a really steep hill, or its icy out and I'm on a hill of any kind.
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Punished_Blinx
10/25/22 7:08:33 PM
#65:


voldothegr8 posted...
Say you forget to disengage before driving, now your whole system is fucked up.

If it's part of your routine every time you probably wouldn't forget. It's just part of the process like putting on a seatbelt.

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thronedfire2
10/25/22 7:17:07 PM
#66:


I dont think Ive ever used it

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DrizztLink
10/25/22 7:19:45 PM
#67:


Pogo_Marimo posted...
I have also never in my life seen someone need to replace a parking pawl.
Unless you're a professional mechanic, I'm not sure that counts for much.

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KaZooo
10/25/22 7:21:12 PM
#68:


Lonestar2000 posted...
Of course, it takes the stress off of the parking pawl and prevents your car from moving if someone hits it.
This. People are mad ignorant for deducing "I don't need it"

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divot1338
10/25/22 7:25:31 PM
#69:


Must suck to be you guys. Even if wtf a parking pawl is went bad, my car wouldnt roll because the ground is flat.

It also stands to reason that the strain placed on the parking pawl is directly proportional to the force applied to it. So if you always park on flat ground then it experiences very little wear. That seems to be how it operates according to google.

Meaning that this is about as necessary as usage of the parking brake.

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BakiHanma462
10/25/22 7:34:28 PM
#71:


I do, helps your transmission

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Howiedodat
10/25/22 8:31:10 PM
#72:


My car automatically uses it when I put it in park.
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Trumble
10/25/22 9:12:05 PM
#73:


Manual. I use the handbrake and leave it in gear. It's also useful when moving from a stop uphill.

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bulletproofvita
10/25/22 9:13:54 PM
#74:


You're supposed to use it everytime when parked. Did you not get driving lessons?

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Naysaspace
10/25/22 9:14:36 PM
#75:


Yes because i drive a manual. Which is apparently worse than belonging to the KKK according to some users here...
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PballDepot
10/25/22 9:41:37 PM
#76:


Yes cause I don't want to end up like Chekov (Anton Yelchin)


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ChaoticKnuckles
10/25/22 9:56:59 PM
#77:


I use it 99% of the time. Occasionally Ill forget for some reason.

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Kloe_Rinz
10/25/22 11:15:11 PM
#78:


Do the people who not use the parking brake also not lower their gear when driving downhill for an extended period (to stop brakes overheating and giving out), or drive everywhere in first gear if its a manual car?
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Kloe_Rinz
10/25/22 11:23:24 PM
#79:


voldothegr8 posted...
What about inside a garage on level ground?

Say you forget to disengage before driving, now your whole system is fucked up.
What? Do you forget to start your car before driving away? Do you forget to turn on the wipers in the rain or the headlights at night? Do you forget your seatbelt or to refuel/recharge your car when its low on fuel/battery?
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RAAAWWWRRR
10/25/22 11:35:45 PM
#80:


I'm not lazy and I use it all the time. Literally takes less than a second to pull it.

Hecc a few days ago I was driving a large Mercedes van for work (delivery driver). Flat road, equipped parking and not handbrake for once in accident. And yep... the van started moving slowly... lolz.

BTW.. I do this over 200 times daily for work too.

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Neo
10/25/22 11:45:19 PM
#81:


voldothegr8 posted...
Say you forget to disengage before driving, now your whole system is fucked up.

My car will give a warning chime very quickly if that situation does happen. It's also obvious when it's engaged by how it feels when you give it gas to start moving.

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Turtlebread
10/25/22 11:51:54 PM
#82:


.... there are people that dont?

what the fuck

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Guide
10/25/22 11:53:47 PM
#83:


Of course I do.

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dave_is_slick
10/26/22 12:32:01 AM
#84:


Why the hell wouldn't you?

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uwnim
10/26/22 11:17:46 AM
#85:


Kloe_Rinz posted...
I was taught to always use it. Also its called the handbrake
On a lot of vehicles, it is the little pedal thats too high to comfortably press with your foot, but too low to reasonably use your hand.

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Master_Bass
10/26/22 11:18:30 AM
#86:


No, I never use it.

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Choco
10/26/22 3:02:27 PM
#87:


uwnim posted...
On a lot of vehicles, it is the little pedal thats too high to comfortably press with your foot, but too low to reasonably use your hand.
what???

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Questionmarktarius
10/26/22 3:03:17 PM
#88:


it hasn't worked for maybe ten years, and I still pull the lever.
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modena
10/26/22 3:04:16 PM
#89:


Choco posted...
what???
Think he's talking about the parking brake on a truck.

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theAteam
10/26/22 3:10:55 PM
#90:


Only when parking on inclines, and then I also curb my wheels.

I think I always used it when I drove a manual though, even if I parked in 1st gear.

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radical_rhino
10/26/22 3:27:44 PM
#91:


Kloe_Rinz posted...
Do the people who not use the parking brake also not lower their gear when driving downhill for an extended period (to stop brakes overheating and giving out), or drive everywhere in first gear if its a manual car?
What the fuck are you even talking about?

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Questionmarktarius
10/26/22 3:28:31 PM
#92:


radical_rhino posted...
What the fuck are you even talking about?
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Kloe_Rinz
10/26/22 4:12:56 PM
#93:


radical_rhino posted...
What the fuck are you even talking about?
You do realise you can increase the gear in a car and it lets you drive at a higher speed? And the reverse is possible, you can lower the gear and the car will go slower and rev the engine more? If you drive automatic you can still manually lower the gear and this should be done when driving downhill for more than a few seconds because otherwise you ride the brakes all the way down hill, and they overheat and get all fucked up and you cant use the brakes anymore (bad when going downhill) and its expensive to fix if you survive
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radical_rhino
10/26/22 4:18:39 PM
#94:


Gears are just for show in an automatic.

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Kloe_Rinz
10/26/22 4:19:57 PM
#95:


If you only drive in a city you have no idea what youre talking about
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uwnim
10/26/22 4:23:23 PM
#96:


i have never encountered a steep hill while driving.

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wackyteen
10/26/22 4:26:07 PM
#97:


No, but that's mostly because I never got into the habit.

Pretty sure the parking brake in my first main car didn't even work. Never had reason to test it though

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Choco
10/26/22 4:54:05 PM
#98:


Kloe_Rinz posted...
If you drive automatic you can still manually lower the gear
what???

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Agent_Stroud
10/26/22 5:00:49 PM
#99:


Yep. Every time.

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CommonStar
10/26/22 5:08:30 PM
#100:


Every time I park, I use the handbrake.
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Enderknight17
10/26/22 5:11:54 PM
#101:


My car ('21 Corolla) applies it automatically. There's a little knob or button to apply it, but everytime it's placed in park it's automatic.

I usually do, though, in past cars.

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