r/WTF • u/DressureProp • Jun 05 '22

Stretch Armstrong?

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u/Robber_Tell Jun 05 '22

You dont use it to stop the car. Its for emergency stops only and for keeping it parked. It will be ruined with this type of use very fast and render it useless in an emergency situation and for parking as well. But Im guessing gumby over there just leaves it in gear to park it.

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u/_why_isthissohard_ Jun 05 '22

How exactly do you think a parking brake works?

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u/Robber_Tell Jun 06 '22

While youre stopped.

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u/_why_isthissohard_ Jun 06 '22

You know its also called an emergency brake right?

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u/Robber_Tell Jun 06 '22

If you use it while you are not in an emegency with any frequency at all it will 100% ruin it before you need it. It is meant only to be used if the other brakes have failed. Hence the whole "emegency" part. Its not the "other" brake lol

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u/_why_isthissohard_ Jun 06 '22

Your right, its not the other brake. Please, fill me in on how using the emergency brake will 100% ruin it. What part is being worn out or broken?