Using the E-Brake...(powerslides)

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March-4th-2003, 02:18 PM

Calibur

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E-Brake...

how bad is it really for the car... i have a 1997 pro lx auto.. and i like having fun in the snow but i don't know if i want to with this car

March-4th-2003, 02:30 PM

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hehe what about dirt.. i would imagine it would be the same as snow

March-11th-2003, 02:46 PM

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as long as we're talking e-brakes, mine seems to nothing at all. On slight hills I can't leave my car in neutral and pull the brake because it will still roll down. By what mean does one tighten theirs?

March-17th-2003, 07:04 PM

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The drum brakes fade quickly when you play around. Look into replacing them when you tighten the cable

March-18th-2003, 10:51 AM

wanger68

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well, this winter I had some, well ok A LOT of fun with the e-brake, and it ended up costing me... my front driver side wheel bearing started coming loose, and so did my passenger side ball joint... all in all, I ended up spending $300+ in getting that stuff taken care of... so if you do plan on having some fun, just do it in moderation...