Leave the emergency(parking) brake off?

time2roll wrote:
I don't buy it. Caliper can seize up either way from non-use.
Does the parking brake really actuate the disk or a drum brake?

If you don't use it much I recommend lubing the slide areas when you change brake fluid every two years.

My test is to put transmission in neutral. If it starts to roll set the parking brake. After you verify the parking brake is holding the vehicle then put transmission into park.

I have wrenched my entire life. I have changed brake fluid only when the repair called for it, be it a broken line or whatever. My question is this,what has changed in the brake fluid industry that some feel the need to replace their fluid. One of my vehicles i owned for over 25 years, it stopped just fine and had no indication of fluid losing it's ability to work properly.
Recently a friend told me the quick lube stores are recommending it to customers.

Totally agree.
Very common problem with speciatly and classic cars that sit all winter.

I don't buy it. Caliper can seize up either way from non-use.
Does the parking brake really actuate the disk or a drum brake?

If you don't use it much I recommend lubing the slide areas when you change brake fluid every two years.

My test is to put transmission in neutral. If it starts to roll set the parking brake. After you verify the parking brake is holding the vehicle then put transmission into park.

SidecarFlip wrote:
I agree.

Different situation.

He said "during long periods of storage"......and I presume on a flat place.

You should NOT count on the transmission pawl to hold the coach when parked. If you INSIST on not setting the parking brake, you should chock at least two sets of wheels.

This is actually true of everything these days...

Either use it all the time so it stays free, or leave it alone. There is no "sometimes" about it.

BTDT

Matt

I agree. I never set my emergency brake when parked. Your parking pawl in your transmission case will hold your coach just fine.

I'm sure someone will contradict that, but that is what I do as well.