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idi

Member Since: 19 Nov 2019
Location: England
Posts: 134

Using handbrake when stopped at lights

Sometimes when stopped at traffic lights I leave the car in D and pull the handbrake up, allowing me to take my foot of the brake pedal. When it's time to set off, I can just press the accelerator and it will automatically release the handbrake.

Is this okay to do or is it putting too much pressure on the handbreake mechanism?

Sat Oct 31 2020 1:38pm

Andy K

Member Since: 18 Sep 2015
Location: GL
Posts: 4944

2005 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Rimini Red

It’s what I do.
It’s fine.

I slowly press the throttle

Sat Oct 31 2020 2:14pm

garrycol

Member Since: 30 Nov 2010
Location: Canberra
Posts: 1067

It will just wear out the hand brake shoes more quickly but otherwise is fine. 07MY RRS TDV6
Arctic Frost
Aspen Interior

Sun Nov 01 2020 2:57am

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