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Originally Posted by rsyed
Just thinking about it - do you actually need a parking brake. Essentially all the X5 around are automatic, and when you park, you need to put the car in P. Once you are in P, the car moves either forward or reverses a bit, but then locks itself - this mechanical lock is as good as a handbrake, or am i wrong?
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The emergency brake is a backup in case the gearbox fails or you cannot put the vehicle in park. The emergency brake uses a solid cable to work the brake. The foot brake uses brake fluid. Cable almost cannot fail.
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2007 4.8i, Space Gray, Dark Burl Walnut Wood, Black Nevada Leather
Packages:
ZCW Cold Weather, ZPP Premium, ZRC Rear Climate, ZSP Sport, ZTP Technology
Options:
217 Active Steering, 322 Comfort Access, 328 Running Boards, 496 Heated Rear Seats, 610 Heads Up Display, 655 Sat Radio, 840 Increased Top Speed to 150 MPH ,2LE 20" Y Spoke Wheels.
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