Forgetting to put E-Brake down - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

DGM.BRZ · 10-18-2015, 05:21 PM

I have a really bad habit of forgetting to put my e brake down from time to time and attempting to take off in first gear. My car doesn't move at all when this happens and I quickly realize what I have done. My question is can this cause any damage from putting too much stress on the drivetrain, engine mounts or any other parts of the car? I am considering putting a note on my car to remind me to put my e brake down so I stop doing this.

FRSBRZGT86FAN · 10-18-2015, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DGM.BRZ

I have a really bad habit of forgetting to put my e brake down from time to time and attempting to take off in first gear. My car doesn't move at all when this happens and I quickly realize what I have done. My question is can this cause any damage from putting too much stress on the drivetrain, engine mounts or any other parts of the car? I am considering putting a note on my car to remind me to put my e brake down so I stop doing this.

I've done the same thing when I first got the car, set off in reverse realize I left the brake on then take it off, it happened three times in total and never under any throttle input, haven't done it once after the first month of owning the car. Honestly there's no way to tell the long term damage without looking under the rear disc and looking at the e brake shoes. I suspect its not an issue, but wouldn't hurt to get a dealer to check it on the next check up.

Sarlacc · 10-18-2015, 05:30 PM

If you have a manual gearbox, you risk wearing out your clutch prematurely.
If auto, see reply above.

In any case: Make a habit of always checking the parking brake is completely off before shifting into gear. Problem solved. Next?

STZ · 10-18-2015, 05:31 PM

That really is a bad habit lol.

Yes, of course doing that will cause damage to your car. Maybe not after one time, or even twice, but over time it most certainly will.

How did you get this habit anyways... it's completely intuitive to release the brakes before going. I mean I would understand if you had the habit of just never using the e-brake (my mom does this, just puts her automatic car in P and leaves), but it seems you're consciously pulling it up and then not pulling it down.

If it's really giving you trouble, a better, but not optimal, alternative is to just shift into a gear when your car is parked after you shut off your engine; this will prevent it from rolling away.

strat61caster · 10-18-2015, 06:14 PM

Nothing that can't be replaced.

jawn · 10-18-2015, 06:38 PM

Do you forget to wipe before you leave the bathroom?

why? · 10-18-2015, 06:41 PM

how? The parking brake is literally between you and the shifter. Should be really hard to miss.

Mr.ac · 10-18-2015, 06:44 PM

Damage? Dafunk you guys are smoking.
The only "damage" is just quickly wearing out the brake shoes.
It's a bad habit, just like driving while masterbating. So stop doing it.

humfrz · 10-18-2015, 07:25 PM

................just don't do it anymore.

Your car is OK, the engine on your car will kill itself, before any significant damage will be done.

Unless you have a yellow corvette ..........

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdw4jiieWjI"]Watch Corvette Burnout Fail Destroys Clutch - YouTube[/ame]

humfrz

Tcoat · 10-18-2015, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.ac

Damage? Dafunk you guys are smoking.
The only "damage" is just quickly wearing out the brake shoes.
It's a bad habit, just like driving while masterbating. So stop doing it.

Even wearing out the shoes is remote since he discovers it is on immediately. Now drive around with it only part way on while wondering what the weird smell is and why your car seems to be hesitating...

Hotrodheart · 10-18-2015, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DGM.BRZ

I have a really bad habit of forgetting to put my e brake down from time to time and attempting to take off in first gear. My car doesn't move at all when this happens and I quickly realize what I have done. My question is can this cause any damage from putting too much stress on the drivetrain, engine mounts or any other parts of the car? I am considering putting a note on my car to remind me to put my e brake down so I stop doing this.

Hmmm... maybe you should release the emergency brake before you take off.

G-awesome · 10-18-2015, 09:45 PM

Totaled.

Ultramaroon · 10-18-2015, 10:36 PM

Come on, guys. It's an honest question. Everybody's shit stinks.

No worries, OP. The worst that you could do is actually drive off with it partially engaged. Maybe e-brake shoes and the discs in that case.

edit: yeah, like what @Tcoat was describing.

Sarlacc · 10-19-2015, 04:42 AM

Since I often get to drive cars other people own and/or have parked, I go through my quick checklist every time I start a car. Any car. Even my car and even if I know I parked it.

1. Start engine.
2. Parking brake off.
3. Brake pedal feels firm and normal.
4. Check fuel level and scan dash for warning lights.
5. DRL's/headlights in correct setting, rear and front fog lights off.

This goes so fast I barely notice I'm doing it.

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STZ Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Drives: '15 WRB BRZ Sport-tech Location: Canada Posts: 148 Thanks: 23 Thanked 145 Times in 60 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	That really is a bad habit lol. Yes, of course doing that will cause damage to your car. Maybe not after one time, or even twice, but over time it most certainly will. How did you get this habit anyways... it's completely intuitive to release the brakes before going. I mean I would understand if you had the habit of just never using the e-brake (my mom does this, just puts her automatic car in P and leaves), but it seems you're consciously pulling it up and then not pulling it down. If it's really giving you trouble, a better, but not optimal, alternative is to just shift into a gear when your car is parked after you shut off your engine; this will prevent it from rolling away.

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