ebrake fail

[05likewhoa]

so since today was a nice day i decided to take the car out and run some errands. first i went to the bank then had the car hand washed finally i stopped at cvs, the lot was full so i had to park out back on a slight incline. i was inside for about 10min, when i came out there were a bunch of cars backed up where i had parked, when i turned the corner i saw my car in the middle of the lane about 5 feet from the metal divider, it rolled down the incline even though the ebrake was engaged and by some miracle stopped b4 it hit the divider. i was like WTF!!!! ive never had a problem with the ebrake not sticking, my problem has always been that in the cold it doesnt disengage, any1 else had a similar problem??

 

[06RFSTANG]

Never had a problem but I never rely on just the e brake.I always have my car in gear also

 

[05likewhoa]

i guess ima have to start doing that, never fealt the need to put my car in gear b4 and i've had a few stick shirt cars.

 

[06RFSTANG]

Not a bad idea to put it in gear especially on an incline

 

[06LLGT]

I always put my car in gear no matter if its on a incline or not.

 

[1990_LX]

I always put my car in gear no matter if its on a incline or not.

I have never left a stick car not in gear. Maybe your brake got stuck on and wore down the pads?

 

[05likewhoa]

i'll check that tomorrow, for the first time ever i parked it in gear for the night

 

[wildponies]

always in gear...Boy thats crazy dude.....wow you got lucky! lol

 

[05likewhoa]

yea i am. learned my lesson, but now im paranoid, keep looking out the window to make sure she hasnt moved lol

 

[wildponies]

I would to..lol

 

[Quick281]

i have problems with mine sticking cold, but its never not worked :idk:

 

[06LLGT]

i have problems with mine sticking cold, but its never not worked :idk:

S197's have had problems with sticking when its really cold but this guys situation I bet the e-brake has worn down and couldn't hold the weight on a incline.

OP, you might want to go to the dealer to see if they could check your e-brake out and tighten it back up.