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#488 of 4534 MT hill parking by langod May 06, 2004 (5:27 pm)
I was taught (many years ago) that when parking a manual tranmission car on a hill, leave the tranny in 1st gear if the car is pointing UPhill, and leave it in reverse if the car is pointing DOWNhill. Also leave the tires turned away from the curb if parking uphill and towards the curb if downhill.   Now -- that is one well and truly beaten horse.
#489 of 4534 No..I think he is still kicking.. by kyfdx HOST May 06, 2004 (7:26 pm)
Reverse all the time, because it is usually a lower gear than First and will hold better.   When parking UPhill and there is NO curb at the side of the road, turn your wheels towards the grass, otherwise the car will roll back into the street.   Okay..now he is dead.
#490 of 4534 Wait! by mdaffron May 07, 2004 (4:02 am)
We forgot to debate whether rear disc vs. rear drum brakes are better for parking-brake performance!!!   :O
#491 of 4534 Parking by zzz350 May 08, 2004 (6:27 pm)
Always remove all the wheels and put your car on blocks whenever you park on a hill.
#492 of 4534 Safe Parking by edgarem May 09, 2004 (6:22 am)
And remove the battery, in some neighborhoods.
#493 of 4534 Aw, heck! Just sell the car. by mdaffron May 10, 2004 (3:41 am)
It ain't worth the worrying! Buy a new one when you need to drive again.
#494 of 4534 There! by mdaffron May 10, 2004 (3:42 am)
Another detailed response to a reader's question. I applaud my fellow Edmundians for your thoroughness.   Next?
#495 of 4534 Son of Return To Parking Brake by drdoowop May 12, 2004 (5:49 am)
Actually, if y'all will read your owner's manual: Don't use the parking brake in freezing weather as the parking brake may freeze."See page 4-9, "Winter Driving".
#496 of 4534 Speaking of brakes by roger341 May 12, 2004 (11:21 am)
Anyone know whether Mazda has a fix yet for the brakes?   Seems to be lots of confusion about this. According to my dealer, they are not aware of anything from Mazda about a TSB or even a memo.   After 3,000 miles the brake dust is almost gone but rear rotors have slight grooves. Fronts are totally smooth.
#497 of 4534 Parking Follies by edgarem May 12, 2004 (12:15 pm)
"Actually, if y'all will read your owner's manual: Don't use the parking brake in freezing weather as the parking brake may freeze."See page 4-9, "Winter Driving"."   This Southern Canadian knows that one never uses a parking brake in winter - slush may freeze on the linkage. It is annoying dragging a wheel home on dry pavement.   In winter, if on hills, y'all must park facing downhill, with the front wheels pointing to a light standard or hydrant. Up hill, I suppose you could use the tie-down hook if you came equipped with a chain or something. Replies to this message: sy32004 (Jun 21, 2004 10:11 am)

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