On Tuesday 11 December 2007 11:20 am, jon@dakota-truck.net wrote:
> Yeah, I *always* set the parking brake on my vehicles. (Though I
> must admit, the parking brake on my '92 Ram is rusted solid and has
> been since I bought it - I haven't gotten around to messing with that
> one yet; shame on me.) :-) Anyway, although I always set the brake
> on my own vehicles, I am somewhat reluctant to do so if I drive one of
> my parents' vehicles since they don't seem to for the most part.
That can be more trouble than it's worth. If the cable is rusted, and you set
it, you may have the strength to set it, but the springs may not have the
strength to release it. Leads to dragging shoes, overheating, and problems.
Either use it all the time (best) or not at all.
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