Re: Parking Brake

[Viper5353@aol.com]

In a message dated 98-07-01 19:32:59 EDT, you write:

> 
>    Hi there.
>      Correct me if I´m wrong !!!!!!!
>          Aa far as I know the parking brake is your EMERGENCY brake, it is 
> the only
>  mechanical connection to your brakes, so it is mandatory that it is 
> functioning
>  proberly, you should be able to block your brakes while driving, if you 
> press the
>  pedal all the way down, get an adjustment if your car is rolling in idle
and 
> you
>  applied your p.brake.....
>   Imagine one day you need your brakes, and there is condenseated water in 
> the
>  fluid, it will start boiling, and that gives air in your fluid, that means 
> no
>  brakes.... exept your emergency ( parking brake ). There are a lot more
that 
> can
>  happen to your brakes than air.  So for your own safety ( and your car ). 
> adjust
>  the parking brake.
>  
>  Bent, Denmark
>  ´93 Ty # 116
>  
>  
This is very true, and a ggod point.  Also people who bought their trucks
used, the parking/emergency brake may never have been used, and a new cable is
needed.  You should use the brake at least once a week to keep the cable from
freezing up.  Just my 2 cents worth!
Jake