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YoutubeWhat is the Difference Between a Car’s Emergancy Brake & the Parking Brake?
There is no difference between the emergency brake and parking brake. Same system just different names. BUT, if you don’t set the parking brake you could have an emergency with your car.
FOR EXAMPLE: A newish Subaru Outback Wagon, deluxe top of the line model was parked on a hill. The Owner ‘thought’ he had put the car into gear and set the emergency brake… only to later find his car missing from where he had parked. He finally found it down the hill SMASHED, CRASHED AND BASHED into a tree.
GOOD NEWS: As the car rolled down the hill, it did not hit anything else. No pets, people, cars, houses, not even a mailbox. Plus, it was not totaled.
OK, not totaled but as you can see there was a HUGE amount of damage.
First it came to my shop, ‘Auto Craftsmen’ and we replaced damaged engine parts. Then it was towed off to “Majestic Auto” (244-5465) in Waterbury and Tom Douglas worked his magic. When he was finished, the Outback looked as good as new.
Moral Of The Story: Use It Or Lose It!
1. You need to use your parking brake on a regular basis to keep it working properly.
2. When you park your car on a hill, turn the wheels so if the car does roll, it won’t go far. Put the car into gear and set the parking brake. Specially if you drive a manual transmission.
Have you ever lost your car by not setting the parking brake on a hill?
Amy Mattinat
Owner and Author
Automotive Experts LLC
www.usedcarexperts.com
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