2nd Gen Protege General/Maintenance Discussion for 1995-1998 Models Only (BH Chassis)

Using the E-Brake...(powerslides)

Old Mar 4, 2003 | 02:18 PM
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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
Old Mar 4, 2003 | 02:30 PM
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hehe what about dirt.. i would imagine it would be the same as snow
Old Mar 11, 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?
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The drum brakes fade quickly when you play around. Look into replacing them when you tighten the cable
Old Mar 18, 2003 | 10:51 AM
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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...
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