Parking brake indicator when moving/Parking brake operation

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impulsepath
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Parking brake indicator when moving/Parking brake operation

Postby impulsepath » Sun Feb 10, 2013 12:00 pm

Is there an audible parking brake indicator when moving on R51?
I see the light that turns on on the dashboard. I was wondering if there is a warning buzzer on higher end models (I have an S).

Also, how does the parking brake work? I am thinking that it is cable actuated and that it operates a brake in the rear. Does it have a separate set of brake shoes (sort of a small drum brake) from the main rear brakes?

I think mine has a problem of releasing when backing out of a parking spot. I will disengage it, the indicator light will go out as it is supposed to, but when I start moving in reverse it feels like it is holding for a few yards or so. I don't have this happening going forward.


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