Can i pull the handbrake while i am driving???, Sorry i should put this topic other unit if someone can tranfer it... Options

[dtlwrc]

I am a owner of a Celica GT hatchback. And from what they have told me some mechanics here in Greece if i pull the handbrake while i drive me car something is going to break! I believe this is true but is there any mod that can be done to make the handbrake usefull not only for parking but also for energetic safety??? Sorry, i am asking all these but i believe that the use of the handbrake some times is something more than important! Thanks Anyway!

This post has been edited by dtlwrc: Aug 19, 2007 - 3:41 PM

[bindertch]

Ofcousre i didn't ment to drive with the e-brake on but to pull it only when is needed or just to drift my car. I am not sure if it is possible because when onces i tried to pull the e-brake while my car was running in a very low speed i heard a very bad noise like something had broke and i never tried again. Maybe here in Greece the celicas have different type of e-brake! I don't know maybe i 'm wrong. But thanks for your replies!

What you probably heard was your rear tires locking up and skidding. Might have bounced a little from your tires, depends on your sidewall size. The emergency brake is exactly as the name says it is, it's for emergencies and parking. If you lose the regular brakes it is a way to stop your car. Also as said by others the park brake shoes are a pain to change and they aren't made from very tough pads because they aren't supposed to be used for regular braking.