Is it bad pushing the e-brake button when engaging?

[TylerC161]

I have a bad habit of trying to be quiet while engaging my e-brake due to my old car. When I engage the brake, I typically hold in the button and release once I've pulled it to the top. Is this bad at all on the brake system?

The reason I ask is because I think I've noticed a difference in the stiffness of the brake. It seems like I'm able to pull it much higher than I originally could. It still works fine to my knowledge (although I havent tried a super steep hill) but seems to pull up easier and goes higher.

Any information/input is appreciated. Thanks guys.

[jonspeed3]

Please buy an automatic.

[f-castrillo]

Originally Posted by TylerC161 I have a bad habit of trying to be quiet while engaging my e-brake due to my old car. When I engage the brake, I typically hold in the button and release once I've pulled it to the top. Is this bad at all on the brake system? The reason I ask is because I think I've noticed a difference in the stiffness of the brake. It seems like I'm able to pull it much higher than I originally could. It still works fine to my knowledge (although I havent tried a super steep hill) but seems to pull up easier and goes higher. Any information/input is appreciated. Thanks guys.

I'll be the good samaritan. The button simply disengages the lock on the brake handle. No harm comes to the brakes the way you use it

The ebrake handle pulling higher is because the cable that the handle is attached to is a little loose. There should be a screw or bolt you can tighten under the center console trim that will restore the shorter pull.

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[fortressofcomfort]

Originally Posted by f-castrillo ...No harm comes to the brakes the way you (are) use(ing) it

+1

[backward_0]

wow

[Dmurray06]

Well, if you hold the e-bake button, while hold down the lighter. Then you are in for big problems. Glad I solved your problem.

[bigriver]

Why did i read this?

[Dmurray06]

Because it makes you realize that there are people out there dumberer than you.

[Eric28243]

Hard to tell trolls from tards these days.

[Sid3wayS]

Well atleast its not in the section for the genp...........
Ahhh Damn it.

[captain slow]

Wow. Any other questions mr. mensa?

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[zpele]

Originally Posted by Sid3wayS Well atleast its not in the section for the genp........... Ahhh Damn it.

Made me lol and my gf doesn't understand why....

[Vinnie]

yeah i'm sick of my loud e-brake too... i dont even use it anymore i just leave the car in gear. I also plugged my exhaust pipe cuz that was making far too much noise. and i rarely turn the car on in the first place, without earplugs in.

[ArcticSpeed3]

Damnit....another genpu owner strikes again!

[GODspeed7]

You know it's posts like this that make genpu mothers eat their young. FFS why did I buy a genpu?!?! Now I am automatically a fucking retard by association. OP just pull as hard as you can on your e-brake handle until it comes off, then forcefully shove it up your own ass!

[surebOOst]

Y buy a speed it u dont even know the answer to this question. Trade for a civic and start in gaymans land...

[predapio]

Lolol.


Case in point....Lolol

[bova]

just when i thought the questions couldn't get any more dumb. at least it's not another oil thread.

[lovehumpin]

I'm fucking offended.

[got.zoomzoom]

I dont mean to hi-jack this thread but since you all are talking about e-brakes. When I lift up on mine to engage it, it makes a clicking noise. I have taken it to the dealer three times and they havent found the cause. Since I own a gen2(pu) I thought it might be related to the OPs issue. Any ideas?

[jonspeed3]

Mazda please kill the ms3, I can't fathom how fucking stupid the gen3 fags will be. Make the value of Gen 1 go up.

Fuck pu's..

[speeed]

Originally Posted by Vinnie yeah i'm sick of my loud e-brake too... i dont even use it anymore i just leave the car in gear. I also plugged my exhaust pipe cuz that was making far too much noise. and i rarely turn the car on in the first place, without earplugs in.

The problem when you leave the car in gear would be if somebody crash your car will damage the tranny.... that's why is better to leave on neutral with e-brake...

[vrspeed10]

I try not to be to much of a dick sometimes but this is just to much of a fail to explain.

[TylerC161]

Fucking Christ, were 90% of you here born out the back of a hatch or what? Excuuuuuuuse me for asking what I THOUGHT was a harmless question seeing as I've only put 5000 miles on the car. I've owned 4 cars and NEVER had to tighten a single one, so why would a new car need it done? My bad habit from my old cars terribly obnoxious ebrake was my only possible explanation.

You all talk so much shit how the questions 'never cease to amaze you'; well how do you think people like myself feel about answers like yours? Fuck, the question was answered kindly and simply in several posts. Instead, ya'll actually seem to care to go out of your way to talk down on someone. Its fucking weak and it REALLY makes this site shit. Way to contribute to the community.

Carry on the flame war, I got what I needed and have no reason to come back to visit anyones replies.

[ASHMS3]

Originally Posted by TylerC161 Fucking Christ, were 90% of you here born out the back of a hatch or what? Excuuuuuuuse me for asking what I THOUGHT was a harmless question seeing as I've only put 5000 miles on the car. I've owned 4 cars and NEVER had to tighten a single one, so why would a new car need it done? My bad habit from my old cars terribly obnoxious ebrake was my only possible explanation. You all talk so much shit how the questions 'never cease to amaze you'; well how do you think people like myself feel about answers like yours? Fuck, the question was answered kindly and simply in several posts. Instead, ya'll actually seem to care to go out of your way to talk down on someone. Its fucking weak and it REALLY makes this site shit. Way to contribute to the community. Carry on the flame war, I got what I needed and have no reason to come back to visit anyones replies.

LOL....bye.

[kritz]

Mods,Please close this thread!

[GODspeed7]

Originally Posted by TylerC161 Fucking Christ, were 90% of you here born out the back of a hatch or what? Excuuuuuuuse me for asking what I THOUGHT was a harmless question seeing as I've only put 5000 miles on the car. I've owned 4 cars and NEVER had to tighten a single one, so why would a new car need it done? My bad habit from my old cars terribly obnoxious ebrake was my only possible explanation. You all talk so much shit how the questions 'never cease to amaze you'; well how do you think people like myself feel about answers like yours? Fuck, the question was answered kindly and simply in several posts. Instead, ya'll actually seem to care to go out of your way to talk down on someone. Its fucking weak and it REALLY makes this site shit. Way to contribute to the community. Carry on the flame war, I got what I needed and have no reason to come back to visit anyones replies.

Dude, grow a set. You asked a question that can be answered by anyone that has driven a manual car and you just stated this is your 4th so don't act dumb. Let's start with the obvious...
1. You havent donated. So in my opinion you shouldn't have any right to make a new thread except for a new member welcome.
2. If you are driving a car and don't know the simple operation of a ratchet system you should probably look into that.
3. To answer your question so we don't find you hanging by your belt from your shower rod due to lack of answers, no. You aren't hurting anything by pushing or not pushing the button while applying the e-brake. It's a ratchet system only and the click is just to ensure it is fully engaged on the next notch. Pushing the button only releases the catch mechanism so it doesn't get hung up on any of the notches when releasing the brake.
4. Please grow a set and act like a man. This is the Internet machine. Not preschool.

[lovehumpin]

Originally Posted by TylerC161 Fucking Christ, were 90% of you here born out the back of a hatch or what? Excuuuuuuuse me for asking what I THOUGHT was a harmless question seeing as I've only put 5000 miles on the car. I've owned 4 cars and NEVER had to tighten a single one, so why would a new car need it done? My bad habit from my old cars terribly obnoxious ebrake was my only possible explanation. You all talk so much shit how the questions 'never cease to amaze you'; well how do you think people like myself feel about answers like yours? Fuck, the question was answered kindly and simply in several posts. Instead, ya'll actually seem to care to go out of your way to talk down on someone. Its fucking weak and it REALLY makes this site shit. Way to contribute to the community. Carry on the flame war, I got what I needed and have no reason to come back to visit anyones replies.

You're a fag

[bigriver]

In b4 closed thread.

OP - read the owners manual, ask your dealer or use the Mazda roadside assistance app.

Btw - i like this site and all the bashing of dumb questions. I've been on other sites where stupid questions have to be tolerated because of the site sponsors and pussy mods.

[kritz]

Got Troll?

[Raider]

This is not spam as reported, but it is GenPu.

OP, read the FAQ, do some searching, and most importantly, you will need a little thicker skin to survive here if you post this kind of stuff.

Fail thread is fail.

[Chimmike]

I would have left this open for the continued genPOO comedy.

I nominate this for the first official dumb thread of 2012

[Raider]

Yeah, I could use a laugh. Reopened.

[lovehumpin]

Originally Posted by Raider Yeah, I could use a laugh. Reopened.

You sir, are the greatest mod to ever live. Thank you for this <3

[Domino81]

I thought that was the NOS button?

[rfinkle2]

Originally Posted by chimmike I would have left this open for the continued genPOO comedy. I nominate this for the first official dumb thread of 2012

Optimistic nomination considering this is only 1/4/2012.

[Crarrs]

Originally Posted by TylerC161 Carry on the flame war, I got what I needed and have no reason to come back to visit anyones replies.

Thanks for stopping by. And thank you for your contributions to the community as well.

[Rokusek]

TROGDOR STRIKES AGAIN!!!

[Chimmike]

Originally Posted by rfinkle2 Optimistic nomination considering this is only 1/4/2012.

That may be so, but sometimes the first impression is the best.

[kritz]

This thread is making my eyes hemorrhage!