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	Brakes: Parking Brake Warning Light (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Purpose: The parking brake warning light notifies the driver that the parking brake is engaged.
		Not using the parking brake for a long period of time and then activating it may cause cables and other parts to seize because of corrosion.
		If the BRAKE light stays on after you've released the parking brake, it may indicate a hydraulic system problem because the same light may be used for multiple purposes.
	www.carcarecouncil.org /Brakes/parking_brake.shtml (153 words)

	Chrysler Imperial Parking Brake Repair Information
		The parking brake light (on the instrument cluster) is suppose to flash when the brake is engaged.
		Clay, for that issue with a non releasing parking brake, it sounds like the diagram is stuck in the release position or the manual emergency release lever is being held in the release position.
		The actuator valve for the automatic parking brake release is mounted to the steering column, so that it moves relative the the position of the gearshift lever.
	www.imperialclub.com /Repair/Brakes/parking.htm (4006 words)

	Parking Brake Pedal Mechanism Replacement
		I made sure the parking (emergency) brake was released completely, unplugged the brake light switch wire, and drove home without using the parking brake again.
		Park the truck on a level site, block the wheels, and set the transmission in 1st or R (man) or P (auto).
		Pull the brake release, hold the backplate with one hand, pull the cable mechanism to the fully released position, then (with your third hand) insert a nail through mechanism to hold everything in the released position.
	dodgeram.org /tech/repair/Brakes/park-brake_repl.html (865 words)

	Brakes - A Short Course on How Brakes Work
		When you step on the brake pedal, you are actually pushing against a plunger in the master cylinder which forces hydraulic oil (brake fluid) through a series of tubes and hoses to the braking unit at each wheel.
		With drum brakes, fluid is forced into the wheel cylinder which pushes the brake shoes out so that the friction linings are pressed against the drum which is attached to the wheel, causing the wheel to stop.
		When you apply the brakes, brake fluid is forced, under pressure, into the wheel cylinder which, in turn, pushes the brake shoes into contact with the machined surface on the inside of the drum.
	www.familycar.com /brakes.htm (3544 words)

	Parking Brake
		As a parking brake I have installed a hydraulic valve in the rear.
		As the brake is applied via a wormgear, it's not as immediate as a hand or foot activated brake.
		Idlers were installed where the parking brake cable goes through the frame on each side.
	www.my-gmc.com /parking.htm (661 words)

	Parking Brake (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Rear drum brakes are much more easily used as an "emergency" backup, since all that is happening is the service brakes that are normally hydraulically actuated are being mechanically applied by the pedal and cable setup.
		This measurement is taken without the parking brake being applied--the shoe must be in its "relaxed" position, and it will be best if the brake cables are disconnected at the levers on the backing plates.
		The parking brake adjusting procedure in the FSM does not appear to address the specifics of the rear disc system, so be careful in adjustment and THINK as you do this.
	www.regionofdoom.com /images/doomtech/parking_brake (986 words)

	DISC
		Loosen the parking brake cable locknut and adjuster nut at the parking brake assembly.
		Install the parking brake cable to the underside of the car, reusing the same bolts and locations as for the drum brake cable.
		I've also noticed that the parking brake is a fair bit sloppier than the old drum setup, since the rear discs utilize a separate inner drum parking brake.
	wac.addr.com /auto/obs/disc/disc.html (1773 words)

	BMW E34 Website
		The parking brake in the Bmw E43 uses drums integrated into the rear wheel brake rotors.
		Remove the boot of the parking brake then loosen the parking brake cable nuts until the cables are loose.
		Turn the wheel until it aligns with the parking brake adjuster (a cylinder with lots of notches located into the rotor).
	www.bmwe34.net /e34main/maintenance/brakes/rear_brakes.htm (189 words)

	All Pro Off-Road Disc Parking Brake Review - ORN
		The drawback to using this particular caliper on rear axle applications is the lack of a parking brake built in to the caliper.
		This parking brake also mounts to the output flange of the transfer case which almost eliminates the chances of the brake lining being contaminated by a leaking transfer case seal.
		Aside from the obvious advantages of the transfer case mounted parking brake, such as the ability to easily adapt rear disc brakes, there are also a few side benefits.
	www.4x4wire.com /toyota/reviews/parking_brake (1328 words)

	DTM Power - Does ur parking brake do this? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		This is due in part to the anti-squat/lift geometry as well as the way the parking brake cable's tension also prevents the suspension from moving around too much.
		You will notice that if you apply the parking brakes going forward and then going backwards, there will be a large amount of suspension movement as the shoes shift slightly before they actually brake the car.
		Because, if I were on a hill and released the parking brake, the car would roll causing it to rise/sag unevenly again when applying the parking brake.
	www.dtmpower.net /forum/printthread.php?t=39326 (714 words)

	Popular Mechanics - Replacing A Parking Brake Cable
		Parking brakes are operated by a long, steel cable that runs between the handle in the cockpit and the rear wheels.
		Parking brake cables are generally lubricated with thick fl grease that will get everywhere, and generally destroy your car interior and your clothes.
		Don't confuse it with the brake hydraulic line, which is a steel tube connected to the body at some point with a short rubber hose.
	popularmechanics.com /automotive/sub_care_sat/1272381.html (764 words)

	Parking Brake Operation
		Its purpose is to compensate such that the travel of the parking brake handle does not increase as the brake pads wear.
		Diagnosis is one parking brake is intermittently stuck on, usually lightly.
		Typical diagnosis is parking brake lever comes up very high and one wheel's parking brake stays engaged when handle is released.
	www.miata.net /garage/ebrake (975 words)

	BRKLOCK (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		This Lock requires 12 volts to activate the Brake lock, the brake peddle is pressed and the brakes are locked.
		With this, you can flip on the brake lock, you can capture that one pump, and any additional pressure you might be able to generate with the adrenalin assisted, two handed, pull off the steering wheel, stand on the brake peddle.
		If any one touches the brakes while trying to steal or move your GMC, the brakes will be locked on and it would be necessary to lift the rear of the coach (8,000 pounds) to move the coach.
	gmcmotorhomeinfo.com /BRKLOCK.html (1097 words)

	Howstuffworks "How Brakes Work"
		We all know that pushing down on the brake pedal slows a car to a stop.
		In this edition of HowStuffWorks, the first in a six-part series on brakes, we will follow the chain of events from the pedal to the wheel, explaining all of the parts of the brake system along the way.
		This part of the series will cover the basic concepts behind car brakes and examine the workings of a simple brake system.
	auto.howstuffworks.com /brake.htm (126 words)

	Intelligent Parking Brake
		The old parking brake could soon be a thing of the past.
		Besides the safety factor, another advantage of the electronic parking brake is that when you are at a red light or in a traffic jam, you don't have to push the brake anymore.
		Right now, the electronic parking brake is available in a select variety of automobiles like the BMW 7-series, but by the year 2005, some four million vehicles will feature this technology.
	compukiss.com /populartopics/travel_transhtm/article1014.htm?... (212 words)

	Woodalls Open Roads Forum: Class A Motorhomes: Parking Brake
		If so, the park brake is released when you take it out of park, UNLESS you have the foot pedal set on the park brake.
		If the park brake fails, your MH may roll, as there probably is no park pawl in the tranny.
		The brake is applied one of two ways - - either with the foot pedal, or by a big honking spring (wonder if that is what you replaced?).
	www.woodalls.com /forums/Index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/14605887.cfm (841 words)

	Parking Brake
		However, it's not advisable to set the parking brake firmly after overheating the brakes (track use, or a long run down steep hills).
		In 99.999-percent of driving setting the parking brake will cause no warpage or other damage to the braking system.
		However, for extra safety when parking on extremely steep hills (San Francisco), it's a good idea to set the parking brake, leave the car in gear (first gear when facing down hill, reverse when facing up hill), and curb the wheels.
	www.nsxprime.com /FAQ/Miscellaneous/ParkingBrake.htm (180 words)

	ECI Mechanical Parking Brake System
		The ECI parking brake system is a mechanically operated, pinion mounted disc brake system which utilizes a highly efficient ball screw mechanism to provide a static retarding force in excess of 1,800 ft. lbs.
		Operation from your standard factory or after market parking brake handle requires no force multiplier or additional leverage mechanisms.
		The assembly mounts to the standard Ford pinion housing complete with mounting flange and comes complete with a cable assembly to attach to your existing parking brake cable/handle.
	www.ecihotrodbrakes.com /mechanical_parking_brake_system.html (166 words)

	BRAKES
		This setup uses several combos of Calipers on the back bogey, one would be using the Cadillac 70mm with the mechanical parking brake or the 70mm calipers from the front of the coach or from the 1984 BOP cars.
		The brake light that comes on in the lower right of the round Gauge Cluster (fuel gauge at top) is not parking brake related but it is truly a brake warning light and should not be ignored.
		I modified the parking brake cable system to use pulleys instead of the wire guides that cause a lot of drag on the cable.
	www.california.com /~eagle/brakes.html (4464 words)

	Netwings - Parking Brake
		I´m not able to relaese the parking brake, when I stand at the runway.
		Yes I use only "B" key to release the brake, but nothing happen.
		I trying to sett the brake to a different key (ex V) and the key work for a short time, then I have the same throbble again.
	www.netwings.org /dcforum/DCForumID27/4603.html (184 words)

	News 8 Austin \| 24 Hour Local News \| High-Tech Texan
		The new parking brake is powered by electronics, not mechanics.
		The advantage of the electronic parking brake is when you’re at a red light or if you’re in a traffic jam, you don’t have to push the brake anymore.
		Currently, the electronic parking brake is on the BMW 7 series and the Audi A8, but by the year 2005 some 4 million cars are expected to use this technology.
	news8austin.com /content/living/hightech_texan?ArID=91386&addvid=17467 (225 words)

	LS1GTO.com Forums - Parking brake (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Years ago, they used to call them "Emergency Brakes" I think, until someone discovered that engaging the parking brake while driving created a bigger emergency that the one they were trying to solve.
		Most of the cars I've had, the parking brake was pretty grabby and unpredictable.
		A friend of mine had a VT commodore back when it came out in 1997, and the same thing was happening with the parking brake- so its a common thing.
	www.ls1gto.com /forums/showthread.php?t=1296 (1316 words)

	Not Using Parking Brake
		She parks on the hill often and never uses the parking brake.
		I told her that it could be bad because PARK isn't really meant to hold a car on a hill.
		I should also mention, that becasue she doesn't use the praking brake, whenever she starts the car and shifts from PARK to DRIVE, PARK dis-engages with a strong thud.
	talkaboutautos.com /group/alt.autos.nissan.maxima/messages/45911.html (224 words)

	parking brake - Honda-Acura.net
		I have a 99 GS-R and every morning, when I leave, the parking brake light on the dash stays lit even though I disengaged the parking brake.
		The only thing I can figure is, in the morning the brake is cold and/or wet from dew.
		I'm pretty sure driving with the parking brake engaged (whether it really is or if the car just thinks it is) messes with the ABS and essentially turns it off.
	www.honda-acura.net /forums/showthread.php?t=14210 (566 words)

	Need a parking brake? - PlowSite.com - Professional Snow & Ice Forum
		However, it shoudln't affect the adjustment of your brakes.
		You can try adjusting the rear brakes with a brake spoon, through the slot provided in the backing plate.
		There are brake shoes/pads being made out of materials today that are not up to the job of stopping your blazer well.
	www.plowsite.com /showthread.php?t=4905 (387 words)

	Parking Brake - (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		I had this problem and I took my car into the dealership to have it repaired on January 14th and I have yet to get my car back!! They say that the part in on national back order and that I should have my car back tomorrow.
		the parking brake is working over the rear calipers.
		If the H-brake is incorrect adjusted, it will at times cause the rear caliper not to release completely.
	www.hyundai-forums.com /t2376-parking-brake.htm (367 words)

	BMW 533I Parking Brake Cable - BMW 533i Parking Brake Cable - Free Shipping
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	www.overnightautoparts.com /bmw-533i-533-i-001-parking-brake-cable.html (182 words)

	Parking brake light
		My parking brake light comes on all the time and stays on until i accelerate hard.
		If i touch my brakes at all or even let off the gas to coast or decelerate it comes on.
		My parking brake is not on and it doesn't feel like it is stuck.
	www.superstallions.com /forum/tm.asp?m=60617 (141 words)

	Parking/emergency brake
		i decided the set the emergency brake and now i can't seem to disengage the stupid thing.
		if so, you might have frozen "shut" your brakepads or parking brake cabling - in some cases, depending on the constuction of the system it may be possible.
		If you live where the roads are salted & sanded, that crap will work its way down into the cable and lock it up.
	www.dodgeforum.com /fb.asp?m=157423 (404 words)

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