hey folks, i was parking my tC today on a pretty steep hill and i noticed that i had to pull the Ebrake pretty hard to keep it from rolling i also left it in gear just in case. this also happens on low inclines too. whats the deal? why is it soo weak?? let me know.

 

how many miles do you have on your brakes? i would have the dealer check your brakes.

 

there was a discussion about this a long time ago. the e-brake has to be pulled up pretty far before it completely engages i think

 

e-brakes rule..

 

I have no problems w/ the e-brake, go get the cable adjusted under warranty. mine is rock solid.

 

have you been tryin to pull ebrake turns? if so you a. might have pulled the tention on the wire and b. you may have worn down the locking part of the ebrake. I would go to the dealer and have them fix it.

 

the ebrake catches up really high, almost to the point were you think it won't go any higher. i'll use it on a steep hill if i don't want the car to roll back when i take off in 1st, a couple of times, i started rolling back because the ebrake catches really high

 

You should always put shifter in gears before park the car. E-brake is just a cable.

 

thanks fer the info guys, no i havent been pulling e-brake turns. and yes its more of a really high engagement. i guess i'll take it back to those bastards who call themselves "toyota of orange" ...damn you if you're singing that damn song right now thanks again.

 

so you're saying instead of using the break (which is what its made for) you're suppose to let the weight of the car rest on the transmission? i dont really think thats the best idea.... i alwayz use ebreak, and only put the car in gear (first or reverse) if im on an incline

 

la la la,,,, where you won't buy a lemon ! Toyota of Orange !

 

haha...went to VP high school.... Ive never liked the people at that dealership

 

some of the TC's have lose ebrake lines. jus tak it to the dealer and ahve it tigthen.

when i 1st had my TC i had this prob.

 

also remember if your parking uphill, don't forget to turn your wheels away from the curb....and to the curb when parking downhill.

 

yea ive had teh same prob sometimes it just depends i guess even when i park on a small incline itll roll if i dont make the ebrake stand at like a 75 degree angle