Hill Holder

[Grizzly]

Just spent some time in the city of Pittsburgh at the Vintage Grand Prix. On the way home the old beast didn't want to idle right and I had to do a lot of foot shuffling to manage stop and go traffic. To add to the problem, nobody gives you much room to roll back a little when you start out anymore. They have to be right tight on your bumper. Make for a few tense moments.

The parking brake doesn't work too well and I just haven't had time to dig into it. Most parking brakes I have had in the past wouldn't hold on a real steep grade anyhow.

I was thinking on the way home of how nice an old fashioned line lock on the front brakes would be. I could mount the switch some place out of the way so it wouldn't be to noticeable.

Any opinions? Can the parking brake be repaired so it is useful on the steepest hills, or would the line lock be the way to go?

 

[IH2LOSE]

My advice is

Fix the idle problem, then fix the rear emergency brake(they can and will work absolutely correct!)

 

[magicv8]

I agree. I replaced my parking brake parts and shoes with all stainless stuff years ago. Since then I add one click (tooth) of tightening to the parking brake shoes every winter - to compensate for the moments I try to drive away with the brake on.:Roll