Paul G. Posted January 22, 2005 Share Posted January 22, 2005 On my previous vehicles, I've avoided using the e-brake to park when it's cold and wet, to avoid the brakes freezing on. On the Subie, does the e-brake actuate the rear discs, or is it on the driveshaft? If it is on the shaft, is it internal? What I really want to know is--do I use the e-brake in this crappy, wet winter, or not? P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted January 22, 2005 Share Posted January 22, 2005 It actually is a drum brake on the inside of the rear disk. Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vern Posted January 22, 2005 Share Posted January 22, 2005 I use mine all the time...never had a probem freezing up. Even on previous cars, it's never been an issue in 13 years of new engand winters. Anyone ever actually have a problem with this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 My jeep would lock up, but a revolution or two of the wheel in reverse would pop it free. Never had prob in the suby. My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 it's a rear drum brake configuration as stated above. Keefe Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul G. Posted January 23, 2005 Author Share Posted January 23, 2005 thanx. P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellivnad Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 When I picked up my LGT on 12/27 they did a quick detail job, ran it through the car wash then parked it out front. When I went to hop in and leave I let down the e-brake slipped the clutch and it just bogged right down. It actually took giving it a lot of gas to break free. So... yes it can happen, though my case was extreme having come from being soaking wet to sitting in 0 deg. weather. .o0O0o. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akscooby Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 Mine froze up on me once...washed at lunch, parked it for the afternoon while I worked, and it was frozen solid when I tried to leave. Of course, it was about -5 at the time and I should have thought of that. It took some force (read: rpm's and a popped clutch) to break free, but nothing too substantial. Now, if I could just get the rear windows to thaw out, they might actually roll down again.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 I washed my car yesterday and this morning when went to go to school the right rear was frozen and then again at 9 the right rear froze again. Was able to break it free pretty easily though just by backing out. My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
typeSpeed Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 speaking of e-brake, is it more detrimental to pull on the Ebrake while driving, than say it would be in a FWD car? just wondering. Silver-Arts.com - Custom web design Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driggity Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 speaking of e-brake, is it more detrimental to pull on the Ebrake while driving, than say it would be in a FWD car? just wondering. Yes it is. The differentials in the car will not like you if you do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-2.5-GT Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 make sure the clutch is in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellivnad Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 Yes, your center differential will hate you for it . This isn't a good idea in most awd cars, as you are locking up the rear tires, which are connected to the still moving front tires through your center diff. Some cars like the evo or new mazdaspeed 6 (STI?) are able to open the center diff and allow you to use the e-brake as such. .o0O0o. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
typeSpeed Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 is that the main difference between an active center diff. and locking center diff? Silver-Arts.com - Custom web design Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellivnad Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 I'm not a diff expert, but I think you need a clutch style center diff to make this work. This type of differential can be totally disengaged. Coupling this with the switch on the e-brake you can have the car disengage the center diff when you do your rallystyle e-brake hairpin turn .o0O0o. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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