I always thought that if the handbrake was up and the e-brake light was turned on on the dashboard, then the e-brakes were in affect. However, my friend told me that I was wrong and that if you push the button on the handbrake while pulling up, the handbrake will not take in effect and that I would have to pull the handbrake up without pushing the button to make the clicking noise. Personally, I pull up without pressing the button, but I thought as long as the lever was up, the indicator light was on, then the brakes were being used. Please set me straight. Thanks.
2007-11-17 16:35:15 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You're right. The button serves only as a holding mechanism of the handbrake. Your friend is a dumbass and should not be allowed on the road. It doesn't matter whether you hear the clicking noise or not when you pull your handbrake up...if it's up and the light on your dashboard is on, then the e-brake is in effect. Drive safely.
2007-11-19 08:28:52 · answer #1 · answered by teknique 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dude, your buddy is pulling your leg.
The clicking sound your hearing is the stop mechanism used to hold the Brake handle in the up position. It's the handle itself that is attached to the E-brake cables. The button is only there to release the handle.
There are times though where you can have the handle up and the brakes are not applied, but that's only if you have a broken, or stretched E-brake cable.
The light is set to come on when the lever reaches a certain position. If you only click the handle up three or four clicks it will come on, but your brakes won't be applied enough to hold the car. The light is only a reminder that your handle is up.
2007-11-17 16:50:23 · answer #2 · answered by Screamin' Eagle 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If the lever is raised, the brakes are on and the light is on. The button doesn't matter at this point - it's only for releasing the brake
The light switch is attached to the lever, and it tripped as the lever is raised. The button is only to release the ratchet that holds it on. Raising the lever pulls on a cable that causes the rear brakes to grip - it doesn't matter if the button is depressed or not, so long as you are holding the lever in the "up" position.
Good luck!
2007-11-17 16:42:07 · answer #3 · answered by Me 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You are correct. If you have the brake properly adjusted, then when the hand brake is up, the e-brake is on (click or not). The clicking sound you hear is a ratchet which hold the brake on when you stop pulling the level up. You push the button to release the ratchet.
As for your "friend," he is either
a. an idiot
b. pulling your leg and still an idiot
2007-11-17 17:08:58 · answer #4 · answered by David M 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
your friend is wrong ,that has no affect on it at all,as long as the handle is up the brake is on ,the clicking is just the hold mechanism in it working and will hold it at what ever point you stop it at,but it doesn't have anything to do with it affecting the holding power unless the handle slips back down,then it wouldn't hold,pull it up as many times as you want with the button clicking it doesn't hurt it,that's the way its designed to work,good luck on it,
2007-11-17 17:11:35 · answer #5 · answered by dodge man 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The button just releases the teeth should have no effect on the light that should come on when the lever is up.
2007-11-17 16:41:17 · answer #6 · answered by done wrenching 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your friend is an idiot...if the handle is up, and the brake is properly adjusted, the brake is on>
2007-11-17 16:40:25 · answer #7 · answered by Ron B 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
He's wrong. The button is just a release button.
2007-11-17 16:41:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋