Handbrake question (Manual vs. Auto) - Toyota Yaris Forums

Chaad32 · 07-25-2006, 06:07 PM

I just want to know who here actually uses their handbrake when parked. I have heard both ways on wheather or not to use it.

田中秀樹 · 07-25-2006, 06:11 PM

it always up when i park any car either automatic or manual.

*Chris07LB* · 07-25-2006, 06:30 PM

My cars that are manual, YES.

My cars that are auto, NO.

Chaad32 · 07-25-2006, 06:34 PM

I did the same thing with my manuals. I also parked out of ger on my manuals though.

PixieDawn · 07-25-2006, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chaad32

I did the same thing with my manuals. I also parked out of ger on my manuals though.

I do the same thing out of gear, with ebrake

Chaad32 · 07-25-2006, 06:38 PM

I was told this was the way to do it. My real concern is that I park on a "hill" sometimes (not a real hill, just at a slight incline). I was worried that when I go to leave the next day and I shift to Reverse it may be hard on the tranny because of the fact that when I put it in park the night before and then let off the brake it rool forward a little (maby 0.5 - 1 inch) and this causes it to shift hard into reverse. This has happened on a lot of cars that I have owned. Anyone else ever heard of this?

Boo · 07-25-2006, 07:24 PM

I will do the handbrake + steer against the curb when it is incline.
When I park on flat, I will just leave the handbrake off. Since I think the gear is good enough to stop the car from rolling.

rstb88 · 07-25-2006, 07:39 PM

I use the handbrake on hills, or if i park really close to a car and don't want the possibility of rolling into the other car. And emergency slow downs.

fnkngrv · 07-25-2006, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chaad32

I was told this was the way to do it. My real concern is that I park on a "hill" sometimes (not a real hill, just at a slight incline). I was worried that when I go to leave the next day and I shift to Reverse it may be hard on the tranny because of the fact that when I put it in park the night before and then let off the brake it rool forward a little (maby 0.5 - 1 inch) and this causes it to shift hard into reverse. This has happened on a lot of cars that I have owned. Anyone else ever heard of this?

Yup I have too that is why when I park on any incline I place the car in the opposite gear that it is facing plus use the parking brake...other than that I always go nuetral and P brake with every manual that I drive...my wife however does not and that is why she is not allowed to drive my car.

riceboy · 07-25-2006, 08:03 PM

Manual w/ left in gear and ebrake...
Auto w/ Park and ebrake...

I think the rule of thumb is that you should either always use the ebrake, or never use it at all.

Sp33dY · 07-25-2006, 08:16 PM

The handbrake is there for a reason! Ive got a manual and use it wihtout the car in gear. On extremely steep slopes, i'll use the handbrake with the car in reverse/1st depending on which way the hill is.

swng · 07-25-2006, 08:32 PM

I have an auto and I always use the handbrake when I park. I have been told (source forgetten) that the handbrake can do some self adjustment to compensate for wear and tear. The automatic adjustment can only be done when the handbrake is used.

rstb88 · 07-25-2006, 08:38 PM

the auto adjuster is on the rear brakes but has nothing to do with the hand brake itself. if you go in reverse and do a series of quick stops(don't have to go fast) it cause the star adjuster in the drum to click one notch per stop, which adjusts the pads to sit correctly against the drum in the even of braking

KSIbucky · 07-25-2006, 09:01 PM

manual some times

MWill517 · 07-25-2006, 09:15 PM

Seems I read in the Owners manual "not" to use the e-brake in freezing / icey conditions. As it could freeze and not release. Being in Georgia, I dont think I will ever have that problem. So it is always the e-brake for me.

ChinoCharles · 07-25-2006, 10:06 PM

I use the handbrake when taking 90+ degree turns at 40+ MPH, but only when I'm bored. Does that count?

I usually just park and put the hand brake on. If I'm on ANY kind of hill, its in gear too. Funny story...

Went to work and parked my 5-speed 1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse. There is literally no discernable incline in this lot... it might as well be a glass table. Well, I put my hand brake on 80% of the way, but I thought it was all the way up. Anyway, I went into work and a couple hours later someone came in and told me my car was in the grass and I had to go move it out. It rolled 30 feet across the lot and into a field. Lesson learned... if you want to leave your car out of gear, fine, but make sure the hand brake is on first! Ever since I try ripping the hand brake off when I engage it. Better safe than sorry, no?

TRD_Yaris · 07-25-2006, 11:39 PM

I'm all about the e-brake on either Manual or Auto transmission.

"the transmission isn't a kickstand" <--- Greg from Dharma and Greg...

07WYarisRS · 07-26-2006, 12:02 AM

75% of the time YES

BTW it's an auto

View Poll Results: Handbrake use (Manual vs. Auto)
Manual - Yes I use the handbrake	29	63.04%
Manual - No I don't use the handbrake	2	4.35%
Auto - Yes I use the handbrake	8	17.39%
Auto - No I don't use the handbrake	7	15.22%
Voters: 46. You may not vote on this poll

07-25-2006, 06:07 PM	#1
Chaad32 Drives: 2007 Liftback Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: USA Posts: 334	Handbrake question (Manual vs. Auto) I just want to know who here actually uses their handbrake when parked. I have heard both ways on wheather or not to use it. __________________ 2007 Liftback Blazing Blue Cold Weather, Convenience Package, Arm Rest, Floor mats, Weathertech vent visors

07-25-2006, 06:34 PM	#4
Chaad32 Drives: 2007 Liftback Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: USA Posts: 334	I did the same thing with my manuals. I also parked out of ger on my manuals though. __________________ 2007 Liftback Blazing Blue Cold Weather, Convenience Package, Arm Rest, Floor mats, Weathertech vent visors

07-25-2006, 06:38 PM	#6
Chaad32 Drives: 2007 Liftback Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: USA Posts: 334	I was told this was the way to do it. My real concern is that I park on a "hill" sometimes (not a real hill, just at a slight incline). I was worried that when I go to leave the next day and I shift to Reverse it may be hard on the tranny because of the fact that when I put it in park the night before and then let off the brake it rool forward a little (maby 0.5 - 1 inch) and this causes it to shift hard into reverse. This has happened on a lot of cars that I have owned. Anyone else ever heard of this? __________________ 2007 Liftback Blazing Blue Cold Weather, Convenience Package, Arm Rest, Floor mats, Weathertech vent visors

07-25-2006, 07:39 PM	#8
rstb88 Drives: Silver Hatchback Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 150	I use the handbrake on hills, or if i park really close to a car and don't want the possibility of rolling into the other car. And emergency slow downs. __________________ "Automatic carwashes are like Hookers........are you sure you want to use it next???? (Jer)"

07-25-2006, 06:11 PM	#2
田中秀樹 Drives: SW20 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: 日本 Posts: 161	it always up when i park any car either automatic or manual.

07-25-2006, 06:30 PM	#3
Chris07LB Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,174	My cars that are manual, YES. My cars that are auto, NO.

07-25-2006, 07:24 PM	#7
Boo View User's Garage Drives: PW Yaris LB AT Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 241	I will do the handbrake + steer against the curb when it is incline. When I park on flat, I will just leave the handbrake off. Since I think the gear is good enough to stop the car from rolling.

07-25-2006, 08:03 PM	#10
riceboy Drives: icebox Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: CAN Posts: 1,003	Manual w/ left in gear and ebrake... Auto w/ Park and ebrake... I think the rule of thumb is that you should either always use the ebrake, or never use it at all.

07-25-2006, 08:16 PM	#11
Sp33dY www.OZTOYOTA.com Drives: Toyota Echo Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: VIC, Australia Posts: 239	The handbrake is there for a reason! Ive got a manual and use it wihtout the car in gear. On extremely steep slopes, i'll use the handbrake with the car in reverse/1st depending on which way the hill is. __________________ www.oztoyota.com - Australian Toyota ECHO and YARIS Club

07-25-2006, 08:32 PM	#12
swng Drives: 06 3-dr auto RS Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: BC Posts: 1,051	I have an auto and I always use the handbrake when I park. I have been told (source forgetten) that the handbrake can do some self adjustment to compensate for wear and tear. The automatic adjustment can only be done when the handbrake is used.

07-25-2006, 08:38 PM	#13
rstb88 Drives: Silver Hatchback Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 150	the auto adjuster is on the rear brakes but has nothing to do with the hand brake itself. if you go in reverse and do a series of quick stops(don't have to go fast) it cause the star adjuster in the drum to click one notch per stop, which adjusts the pads to sit correctly against the drum in the even of braking __________________ "Automatic carwashes are like Hookers........are you sure you want to use it next???? (Jer)"

07-25-2006, 09:01 PM	#14
KSIbucky View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris manual dark silver Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fond du Lac, WI Posts: 694	manual some times __________________ 7 Color Tach Fujita Intake Momo pedals Shift knob and boot. Full TRD SSK. Blitz exhaust Megan Lowering Springs (Next is DC Header)

07-25-2006, 09:15 PM	#15
MWill517 Drives: '07 Yaris Sedan Barcelona Red Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Georgia,USA Posts: 94	Seems I read in the Owners manual "not" to use the e-brake in freezing / icey conditions. As it could freeze and not release. Being in Georgia, I dont think I will ever have that problem. So it is always the e-brake for me.

07-25-2006, 10:06 PM	#16
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	I use the handbrake when taking 90+ degree turns at 40+ MPH, but only when I'm bored. Does that count? I usually just park and put the hand brake on. If I'm on ANY kind of hill, its in gear too. Funny story... Went to work and parked my 5-speed 1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse. There is literally no discernable incline in this lot... it might as well be a glass table. Well, I put my hand brake on 80% of the way, but I thought it was all the way up. Anyway, I went into work and a couple hours later someone came in and told me my car was in the grass and I had to go move it out. It rolled 30 feet across the lot and into a field. Lesson learned... if you want to leave your car out of gear, fine, but make sure the hand brake is on first! Ever since I try ripping the hand brake off when I engage it. Better safe than sorry, no?

07-25-2006, 11:39 PM	#17
TRD_Yaris Yarii Hunter Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback and S13's Join Date: May 2006 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 437	I'm all about the e-brake on either Manual or Auto transmission. "the transmission isn't a kickstand" <--- Greg from Dharma and Greg... __________________ Thanks for all the help over the years, YarisWorld!!!

07-26-2006, 12:02 AM	#18
07WYarisRS HardlyDangerous Drives: 09 Yaris LE, H/B, auto Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ridgeway Ontario Posts: 573	75% of the time YES BTW it's an auto

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