03-26-2018, 08:00 PM | #45 |
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I don't use it if I'm on flat ground, but any kind of hill I always use it. I do wish it had an electronic parking brake like my Jeep does though.
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03-26-2018, 08:09 PM | #46 |
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Better not to use the parking brake lever especially if you have been driving for a while and the rotors are hot. Obviously, use the brake when parking in a steep slope
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On the M3/4, there is no issues in using the parking brake even when the brakes are hot.
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Every time.
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03-27-2018, 08:42 AM | #53 |
Leave the gun. Take the Canoli.
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Just shows how clueless some of the M school instructors are.
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Page 64 of the owner's manual.
M double-clutch transmission Switching off the engine 1. Apply the brakes until the vehicle comes to a stop. 2. Press the Start/Stop button. The engine is switched off. The radio-ready state is switched on. 3. Set the parking brake. |
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you should use the parking brake whether you DCT, automatic or manual.
set the brake before you put into park. really important if you are on a grade.
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FYI electronic parking brake there is no adjustment required , you just press the button and done. For manual parking brakes everytime the engagement point needs to be adjusted ,if you dont pull it properly most likely its not engaged and car can roll off
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A significant benefit of the parking brake on the M3/4, is that it is handled by a separate drum/shoe arrangement inside the rear disc hub. This means that the parking brake can be applied even if the main braking system is scorching hot (right after a track session for example) without the risk of putting pad imprints on the rotors.
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I had similar dealer feedback about the parking brake. At the end of the day, if the tranny breaks, warranty covers it. Not a big deal.
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If i'm being honest, I unintentionally do this once every few months.
My point is, I've never unintentionally started driving with the parking brake engaged. |
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