GM Drivetrain & Suspension Chassis | Transmission| Driveshaft | Gears/Rear End/Differential | Traction Aids

E-Brake Questions?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 22, 2005 | 02:49 PM
  #1  
TG02Z71's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Veteran
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 4,134
Likes: 0
From: Wisconsin
Default E-Brake Questions?

Been thinking about just doing away with my e-brakes when I do a rear pad replacement.
Is this something that would cause a problem other than the obvious don't have e-brake issues?
The thing is I rarely have used them and the pads are worn as hell so they must be rubbing while I'm driving.
I'm thinking eventually it will royally screw up my rotors lock up or worse.
Reply
Old Aug 22, 2005 | 02:51 PM
  #2  
TECH Resident
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 943
Likes: 0
From: Texas
Default

You won't be able to get an inspection, unless you know someone.
Reply
Old Aug 22, 2005 | 04:18 PM
  #3  
TG02Z71's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Veteran
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 4,134
Likes: 0
From: Wisconsin
Default

Originally Posted by cbrich
You won't be able to get an inspection, unless you know someone.
An inspection for what?
I don't have emmisions testing in my area if thats what you mean.
Reply
Old Aug 22, 2005 | 04:44 PM
  #4  
TECH Resident
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 943
Likes: 0
From: Texas
Default

Nope not emission, I don't Wisconsin law on state inspection, but Texas requires all vehicles to pass a state inspection every year. This inspection covers headlights, turn signals, brake lights, horn, wipers, exhaust, brakes, emissions, and other parts of the vehicle in question, Texas does this to make sure the vehicle is safe to drive on the road. The parking brake is tested to see if the brake will hold the vehicle in place without moving, this simulates the vehicle being park on a hill.

So if Wisconsin does not have anything like what I explained then you will be safe to remove your parking brake, but call the Department of Public Safety and ask them.
Reply
Old Aug 23, 2005 | 09:32 AM
  #5  
TG02Z71's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Veteran
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 4,134
Likes: 0
From: Wisconsin
Default

Originally Posted by cbrich
Nope not emission, I don't Wisconsin law on state inspection, but Texas requires all vehicles to pass a state inspection every year. This inspection covers headlights, turn signals, brake lights, horn, wipers, exhaust, brakes, emissions, and other parts of the vehicle in question, Texas does this to make sure the vehicle is safe to drive on the road. The parking brake is tested to see if the brake will hold the vehicle in place without moving, this simulates the vehicle being park on a hill.

So if Wisconsin does not have anything like what I explained then you will be safe to remove your parking brake, but call the Department of Public Safety and ask them.
Looks like we are in the clear here in Wisconsin. I have never had a state madated vehicle safety inspection on any vehicle I've ever owned. The cops will some times write you up for a head or tailight violation and then you have to have it checked by them to dismiss the violation but other than that..never.
Thanks for the feedback.
I'm still wondering if there is anything on the vehicle like a sensor that may go on, I really doubt it but who knows with all the electronic stuff they have in these things.
Reply
Old Aug 23, 2005 | 12:21 PM
  #6  
duwem's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 1,331
Likes: 0
From: Wisconsin
Default

There is an indicator light that tells when the brakes are on isnt there? I have never used my parking brake and dont plan on doing it because with rusty cables something will either brake or stick shut. My cables are majorly in the way of my rear sway bar, they are gona start to wear paint off the parts if I dont zip tie them under control.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
JordanH
Miscellaneous Classifieds
29
Dec 25, 2015 08:32 AM
TAPyvehc93
FORCED INDUCTION
1
Sep 12, 2015 08:19 PM
spooneralmighty
GM Drivetrain & Suspension
3
Sep 11, 2015 02:28 PM
chevstang421
FUEL SYSTEMS
0
Sep 10, 2015 09:16 AM
carid
Sponsor's Announcements, Sales, and Specials
0
Sep 10, 2015 09:07 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:04 AM.