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Fish n Chips
09-22-2008, 08:35 PM
An easy question for most of you.

If I pull my e-brake, are the rear wheels locked or the front ones?

Thanks.

buh_buh
09-22-2008, 08:36 PM
rear

benyl
09-22-2008, 08:42 PM
go try it. It is different for every car.

Proboscis
09-22-2008, 08:47 PM
It's always good to use your E-brake once in awhile to make sure the cable isn't seized up and is functioning properly.

talonboi
09-22-2008, 08:52 PM
the e-brake locks up the rear wheels

turbotrip
09-22-2008, 08:54 PM
it locks the rear

frozenrice
09-22-2008, 09:07 PM
Originally posted by benyl
go try it. It is different for every car.

MOST cars are rear. Years ago though, I had a Subaru that locked up in front when the e-brake was pulled.

EK 2.0
09-22-2008, 09:23 PM
Originally posted by frozenrice

I had a Subaru that locked up in front when the e-brake was pulled.

I was about to say...older Loyales use the front brakes as parking brakes...

adam c
09-22-2008, 09:59 PM
the ebrake is a cable in case the normal brakes fail

its easier to route it to the rear than the front

CUG
09-22-2008, 10:00 PM
Dude, it's easy to find out, engage the e-brake, put it in gear (in a safe place) and try to drive. I was poking at your inability to figure it out on your own.

Eleanor
09-23-2008, 07:31 AM
Get the car going sideways and then pull it. The rear end swings out, it's the rear :D

Fish n Chips
09-23-2008, 08:32 AM
Thanks all for sharing.

MikeAg
09-23-2008, 08:41 AM
believe its rear