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John Smith - 18 Oct 2007 14:26 GMT

I have 2005 Civic Si and leave the parking brake on when ever it's parked. A
friend of mine keeps telling me it's bad for the brakes. Is this true?

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Dano58 - 18 Oct 2007 14:39 GMT

> I have 2005 Civic Si and leave the parking brake on when ever it's parked. A
> friend of mine keeps telling me it's bad for the brakes. Is this true?
>
> Thanks

Yes, and pushing on that pedal to the right is bad for the engine.

Dan D
'07 Ody EX
Central NJ USA

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motsco_ - 18 Oct 2007 14:42 GMT

> I have 2005 Civic Si and leave the parking brake on when ever it's parked. A
> friend of mine keeps telling me it's bad for the brakes. Is this true?
>
> Thanks

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Tell your 'friend' that you read the manual (then go do it).

'Curly'

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Tegger - 18 Oct 2007 18:59 GMT

> I have 2005 Civic Si and leave the parking brake on when ever it's
> parked. A friend of mine keeps telling me it's bad for the brakes. Is
> this true?

Don't listen to your friend.

Honda installs a "parking brake" for the very purpose of putting it on when
you're parked. It's SUPPOSED to be used.

NOT using the parking brake is a poor idea.

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jim beam - 19 Oct 2007 05:04 GMT

> I have 2005 Civic Si and leave the parking brake on when ever it's parked. A
> friend of mine keeps telling me it's bad for the brakes. Is this true?
>
> Thanks

of course not. it's a safety feature and it's there to be used.

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