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Why does your car make a clunking noise by the front brakes when you put your car in reverse after parking on an incline?
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∙ 9y ago
A clunking noise, when you put your car into gear, is most likely caused by a bad u-joint. A problem in the transmission can also cause the noise.
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∙ 9y ago
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When to use parking brakes?
Typically one would want to use their parking brake on an incline or when parking a car that has a manual transmission, however, some people still choose to use their parking brake all the time.
When must parking brakes be adequate?
Legally - at all times the vehicle is used on public roads. Practically - when you want to park on an incline.
Why does your 2000 Passat slowly move while parked on a slight incline in gear with the parking brake engaged?
Because all cars do this. You need your parking brakes adjusted so it won't move even on a steep hill.
A parking brake system A is not required if your service brakes are fully functional B must be able to hold your car on a hill or incline C Both A and B?
A is false. You have to have a parking brake. B is true, the parking brake has to be able to hold the vehicle on an incline. C can't be, as you have to have a parking brake.
What would make a clunking noise when braking?
brakes are need to be replace
A parking brake system?
Must be able to hold your car on a hill or incline, and usually consists of a cable or system of cables that will operate a ratchet on the rear brakes. NOT part of the hydraulic brake system.
How do you adjust the parking brake on a 1997 Ford Crown Victoria?
Release parking brake. Place transmission in Reverse. Apply brakes very firmly at about 5 mph. Repeat 10 times. That will automatically adjust the parking brake shoes.
When parking uphill without a curb you should?
You should use your emergence/parking brakes as a backup to your regular brakes.
What does a gladhand on a truck do?
Quick Service brakes and parking brakes.
Why should car brakes be checked regularly?
You wouldn't want to be going down an incline (a hill) and find you have no brakes!
The parking brake brakes which wheels?
Parking brakes apply generally on rear wheels to control enough sliding of the vehicle.
How do you adjust parking brakes?
you sit on them
