<VV> interlocks (still humor), was: Human Factor(Humor)

[Mark Corbin]

On an All Plastic Van, the "handbrake" is a pedal that you step on to
engage, then step on it again to release. Really rediculous.

-Mark


> [Original Message]
> Subject: Re: <VV> interlocks (still humor), was: Human Factor(Humor)
>
> Actually - I was not thinking specifically Corvair with the parking brake 
> comment.  I was thinking as much or more of modern automatic cars which 
> mainly get parked without setting the brake in the "flatlands".  Only,
now 
> it is a pedal to push with the foot and a handle to release it (on most). 
> On a hill, I set the brake after going to Park gear BUT before releasing
the 
> regular brake pedal.  This, so I can get it OUT of park easily later. 
The 
> modern ones can rust or freeze as well.
>
> Later, JR
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> Subject: Re: <VV> interlocks (still humor), was: Human Factor(Humor)
>
> >I too am a flatlander. Who has to "leave it in gear and cock the wheels"
> > around here? Not I, either.
> >
> > And if you think Corvair handbrakes are a problem, just try the Fiero.
> > Sure, the automatic has a park in it, but they still need to have the
> > handbrake pulled every so often, or the rear brakes don't adjust. Frozen
> > handbrakes and unadjusted rear brakes are rampant in them. LOL
> >
> > -Mark
> >
> >