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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 05:03 PM
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What is this called?
What is it that prevents the rear tires from locking up when pulling the e-brake?

Has anyone tried (or is it even possible) to re-tune the car without traction control, and whatever ^^ above is called?
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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 05:07 PM
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If you have a SS the rear parking brake are on the calipers and they dont seem to want to lock up the rear. At least on mine
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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 05:08 PM
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07 2.4 LT auto. Rear drums.
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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 05:24 PM
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My SS won't lockup the rears ethier. Thought it was just mine.

Must be a safty feature.
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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 05:25 PM
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It is, all kind of bells and whistles go off if you pull up the e-brake and it just slows you down. If there is a way to turn that off through a tune, it would be nice.
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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 05:36 PM
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This IS NOT an emergency brake, it is called a PARKING BRAKE and it is designed to prevent a vehicle from moving when parked. The FMVSS do not require the PARKING BRAKE to stop a moving vehicle.
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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 05:44 PM
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Ok, I guess the more specific question is, are there any adjustments that can be made to said parking brake, that would cause it to lock up the back tires?
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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 06:01 PM
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Going drifting?
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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 06:11 PM
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Well it would be nice to have even a LITTLE fun at this cars expense.
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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 06:14 PM
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Tried it.... also tried to use it as a launch assist...... I use it as a parking brake now.
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