Actually, it's recommended that the parking brake be applied at 10 to 15 mph for around 5 seconds, this removes dirt/dust/rust from the contact surface.

Even at 200k miles/12 yrs I have the OE pads in there (and yes, even with an automatic trans, I set the brake on even slight inclines. Must be habit from over 30yrs of driving 3 pedal vehicles).


"And, the parking brake only has to hold the car with engine off, it might not hold the car in D or R with the engine running."
The above will fail state vehicle inspection here in TX, even auto trans vehicles.

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