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What could cause a metal-on-metal noise when braking only while backing?
I have a 1998 Acura Integra with 204k miles on it. Some mornings after the car has been parked in my driveway facing up a slight slope overnight with the handbrake set, the first time I apply the ...
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Parking brake inspection question
NY State inspection guidelines call for a parking brake test similar to this: "Car must hold in Drive under moderate acceleration. Parking brake must lock in place and be released independently from ...
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Loose Handbrake?
Today I think I pulled my handbrake maybe a little too hard to stop my self from rolling down a hill. The stick is now loose and it engages only when I pull it to the very top. I can pull it up ...
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2005 Scion tC - Handbrake indicator light intermittently turns on
The handbrake indicator light on my 2005 Scion tC intermittently turns on while I'm driving.
I've read about two causes: low brake fluid and (not likely) the handbrake is somehow getting lifted while ...
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The ebrake light in my car stays on when the ebrake is disengaged, should I be concerned?
I have a 2002 Ford Taurus Station Wagon, and the ebrake light stays on when the ebrake is disengaged, should I be concerned?
I tried tramping down on the ebrake peddle really hard and then ...
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Engaging the parking brake: Before or after shifting into park? [closed]
Does it matter whether I engage the parking brake before or after shifting into park?
