driving with brake up

bmwmike335 · 03-11-2009, 12:30 AM

hey guys, i know, yes i know its bad, but HOW BAD? is it to drive with the handbrake up

i dont mean long, i mean like in a parking lot, like 5 feet forward, and backward...

yes this happened to me today...n now i feel bad lol

EDIT: actually its happened a few times now lol

dukevi · 03-11-2009, 12:35 AM

from what ive heard its okay... you damaged parking brake or something like that... nothing bad will happen

noro · 03-11-2009, 12:35 AM

Not bad, believe me the car isn't that fragile.

bmwmike335 · 03-11-2009, 12:47 AM

alright, happened twice today, once yesterday, and again this previous saturday, was getting a bit upset. I should be more careful..thanks

bsamoul · 03-11-2009, 12:49 AM

all that will happen is it will wear the brakes. do it often enough you will have no brakes. pull up on it and nothing will happen. idk how you didn't see the brake icon lit up on the dash not to mention you having to really hit the gas to compensate for the brake being on. but you should be fine as long as you stop

X1 Trojan · 03-11-2009, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmwmike335

alright, happened twice today, once yesterday, and again this previous saturday, was getting a bit upset. I should be more careful..thanks

are you

bmwmike335 · 03-11-2009, 01:05 AM

well, all occurances were in a parking lot, and every time i was rushing so i must have sorta pressed the gas gas...also i didnt realize the icon because my brain automatically corrected it for being the seatbelt alarm, since i had not put it on...

not saying i dont wear a seat belt, just i was rushing.

SteveC · 03-11-2009, 03:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmwmike335

well, all occurances were in a parking lot, and every time i was rushing so i must have sorta pressed the gas gas...also i didnt realize the icon because my brain automatically corrected it for being the seatbelt alarm, since i had not put it on...

not saying i dont wear a seat belt, just i was rushing.

Checklist for the absent minded (print out and place inside windscreen)

Open door
Place bum on seat
switch on brain
Insert key in ignition
Foot on brake
Start engine
Selector in D
Handbrake off
Check mirrors
Indicate
Foot off brake and onto gas
Drive away

Just kidding!

The handbrake is designed to be applied on a moving car as an emergency brake in case something happens to your normal brakes

Its also occassionally used by drivers wishing to make a U turn without the normal formalities

GarySL · 03-11-2009, 08:40 AM

The manual suggests occasionally applying the parking brake while slowing for a stop to prevent corrosion build up & one-sided braking action. Albeit applied lightly.

You have your own technique, no worries.

GL

AndreyATC · 03-11-2009, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmwmike335

alright, happened twice today, once yesterday, and again this previous saturday, was getting a bit upset. I should be more careful..thanks

I dont get it
You have hand brake icon in the dash plus it beeps when you drive with it to annoy the hell out of you
You are still doing it?

ragingclue · 03-11-2009, 10:37 AM

Wow you seem to do that a lot. Are you sure there's nothing wrong with you? I'm not trying to be mean, I'm just asking if maybe there's a part of your brain missing that essential in cognitive function and logic?

DELTA BMW · 03-11-2009, 11:19 AM

+1 with raging man. Someone put my parking break up once I made it like 1 foot before I went holy shit whats the deal and looked down and BAM the break was up.

Bobble · 03-11-2009, 11:23 AM

The parking brake and the actual four wheel disc's have nothing to do with each other. You won't wear out your brakes. The parking brake is a single device independent of the others, worst case it does not work that well in the future and can be adjusted of sorts. Quick question though, why set the brake at all unless you're on a hill? No worries you did not ruin anything except your ego.

BK · 03-11-2009, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobble

The parking brake and the actual four wheel disc's have nothing to do with each other. You won't wear out your brakes. The parking brake is a single device independent of the others, worst case it does not work that well in the future and can be adjusted of sorts. Quick question though, why set the brake at all unless you're on a hill? No worries you did not ruin anything except your ego.

+1 To the first part -- parking brake is a shoe inside the rear rotor.

-1 To the second part -- best practice is to always set your parking brake when parked. Those of us who drive MT are in the habit and do it even for AT cars.

ENINTY · 03-11-2009, 12:03 PM

The parking brake is actually mini drum brakes in the rear rotors. It also doubles as an emergency brake so it is quite capable of handling 15 feet of travel at parking lot speeds.

montreal red · 03-11-2009, 12:05 PM

dont worry the car is not that fragile... you'd just wear out the brakes a little more but nothing that will harm the car long term.

Bobble · 03-11-2009, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BK

+1 To the first part -- parking brake is a shoe inside the rear rotor.

-1 To the second part -- best practice is to always set your parking brake when parked. Those of us who drive MT are in the habit and do it even for AT cars.

Been driving, licensed, for 36 years. This is the first auto I've ever owned and don't set the brake unless I'm on a hill. Yep every other car I set it cuz it was always left in neutral. On a level surface I simply do not see why you would need to set the brake so I challenge the best practice statement, maybe just in your opinion?

DELTA BMW · 03-11-2009, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobble

Been driving, licensed, for 36 years. This is the first auto I've ever owned and don't set the brake unless I'm on a hill. Yep every other car I set it cuz it was always left in neutral. On a level surface I simply do not see why you would need to set the brake so I challenge the best practice statement, maybe just in your opinion?

Shit man your older than dirt

Bobble · 03-11-2009, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DELTA BMW

Shit man your older than dirt

Well not quite dirt, maybe the gravel on top but it's cool. Not the age but the mileage on the motor. Either way it does make me old

GarySL · 03-11-2009, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobble

Well not quite dirt, maybe the gravel on top but it's cool. Not the age but the mileage on the motor. Either way it does make me old

Join the club, 41 years licensed driver here-

DELTA BMW · 03-11-2009, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobble

Well not quite dirt, maybe the gravel on top but it's cool. Not the age but the mileage on the motor. Either way it does make me old

lol! Good Answer! I was just giving you a hard time

GARY IS OLDER THAN DIRT NOW!!!!

Bobble · 03-11-2009, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DELTA BMW

lol! Good Answer! I was just giving you a hard time

GARY IS OLDER THAN DIRT NOW!!!!

Yeah and he lives in Humboldt county, that a good meaning back in the day!

03-11-2009, 12:30 AM	#1
bmwmike335 Captain 86 Rep 712 Posts Drives: m4 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: los angeles iTrader: (3)	driving with brake up hey guys, i know, yes i know its bad, but HOW BAD? is it to drive with the handbrake up i dont mean long, i mean like in a parking lot, like 5 feet forward, and backward... yes this happened to me today...n now i feel bad lol EDIT: actually its happened a few times now lol __________________ 2015 ///M4 2006 525i 2008 335i Coupe 2011 1er 6MT ///M-Sport 2013 535i (RIP), 2014 535i (RIP) 2013 e92 M3 interlagos blue
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

03-11-2009, 12:35 AM	#2
dukevi BMW Noob 35 Rep 482 Posts Drives: E90 328i 2007 TiAg Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Davis (NorCal) iTrader: (2)	from what ive heard its okay... you damaged parking brake or something like that... nothing bad will happen __________________ Black/White Roundels, CF Interior trim, Blackline, Matte Black Grille, CF OEM Front Splitter, CF Mirror cover, M3 Spoiler, Alufelgen CSL Gunmetal, KW V1, 55% Tint all around http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=257325
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-11-2009, 12:35 AM	#3
noro Colonel 90 Rep 2,707 Posts Drives: '91 M3, '04 E46 ZHP, '72 2002 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	Not bad, believe me the car isn't that fragile. __________________ zhpregistry.net - ZHP stats and free classifieds.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-11-2009, 12:47 AM	#4
bmwmike335 Captain 86 Rep 712 Posts Drives: m4 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: los angeles iTrader: (3)	alright, happened twice today, once yesterday, and again this previous saturday, was getting a bit upset. I should be more careful..thanks __________________ 2015 ///M4 2006 525i 2008 335i Coupe 2011 1er 6MT ///M-Sport 2013 535i (RIP), 2014 535i (RIP) 2013 e92 M3 interlagos blue
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-11-2009, 12:49 AM	#5
bsamoul Major General 165 Rep 7,433 Posts Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Walnut Creek, California iTrader: (2)	all that will happen is it will wear the brakes. do it often enough you will have no brakes. pull up on it and nothing will happen. idk how you didn't see the brake icon lit up on the dash not to mention you having to really hit the gas to compensate for the brake being on. but you should be fine as long as you stop __________________ -Brian 2X 2006 BMW 325i [Electric Red & Mystic Blue] \| ZPP \| V1 \| Rear Fogs \| M3 Lip Spoiler \| EAS RemoteKey \| BMS Powerbox \| Projector90 Headlights w/ LED AE \| LED plate lights \| OEM Blacklines http://www.tech-shine.com
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-11-2009, 01:05 AM	#7
bmwmike335 Captain 86 Rep 712 Posts Drives: m4 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: los angeles iTrader: (3)	well, all occurances were in a parking lot, and every time i was rushing so i must have sorta pressed the gas gas...also i didnt realize the icon because my brain automatically corrected it for being the seatbelt alarm, since i had not put it on... not saying i dont wear a seat belt, just i was rushing. __________________ 2015 ///M4 2006 525i 2008 335i Coupe 2011 1er 6MT ///M-Sport 2013 535i (RIP), 2014 535i (RIP) 2013 e92 M3 interlagos blue
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-11-2009, 08:40 AM	#9
GarySL Lieutenant 1477 Rep 409 Posts Drives: 2006 Carrera 4S Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Humboldt Co., CA iTrader: (0)	The manual suggests occasionally applying the parking brake while slowing for a stop to prevent corrosion build up & one-sided braking action. Albeit applied lightly. You have your own technique, no worries. GL __________________ '08 335xi (E90), 6MT, Arctic/Black, ZPP, ZSP (18"s), ZCW, CA, PDC, i-Pod Ordered-March 7, 2008, Shipped via Graceful Leader-March 21, 2008, Arrived Port Hueneme-April 11, 2008, Delivered-April 21, 2008
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-11-2009, 10:37 AM	#11
ragingclue One cam is enough 130 Rep 6,801 Posts Drives: VF Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: mulletville iTrader: (1)	Wow you seem to do that a lot. Are you sure there's nothing wrong with you? I'm not trying to be mean, I'm just asking if maybe there's a part of your brain missing that essential in cognitive function and logic?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-11-2009, 11:19 AM	#12
DELTA BMW Banned 24 Rep 511 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pluto iTrader: (0)	+1 with raging man. Someone put my parking break up once I made it like 1 foot before I went holy shit whats the deal and looked down and BAM the break was up.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-11-2009, 11:23 AM	#13
Bobble Major 56 Rep 1,232 Posts Drives: Whatever POS the wife leaves Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	The parking brake and the actual four wheel disc's have nothing to do with each other. You won't wear out your brakes. The parking brake is a single device independent of the others, worst case it does not work that well in the future and can be adjusted of sorts. Quick question though, why set the brake at all unless you're on a hill? No worries you did not ruin anything except your ego.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-11-2009, 12:03 PM	#15
ENINTY Banned 173 Rep 3,415 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Sport Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	The parking brake is actually mini drum brakes in the rear rotors. It also doubles as an emergency brake so it is quite capable of handling 15 feet of travel at parking lot speeds.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-11-2009, 12:05 PM	#16
montreal red chris 278 Rep 12,144 Posts Drives: White Boat Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (31)	dont worry the car is not that fragile... you'd just wear out the brakes a little more but nothing that will harm the car long term. __________________ Current: 2013 F10 M5 & 2016 Mini JCW 2013 GLK350 (gone), 997.1 GT3RS (gone), 2009 WRX STI (gone), e92 M3 (gone)
	Appreciate 0 Quote