Warning! don't Ghostie your D3.

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Originally Posted by Watpub

I wonder also what happens as they get older - does the EPB self adjust?

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If the vehicle starts to move, more tension is put on the cables.

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Originally Posted by Watpub

I remember in my younger days hearing drivers with automatics say that you didn't really need the handbrake if you left the car in Park.

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This can put excessive strain on the pawl, which can eventually fail. It's always best to put the park brake on as well, unless you're on a totally level surface.

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Originally Posted by Watpub

I wonder also what happens as they get older - does the EPB self adjust??? . ;)

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Well, mine used to self-unadjust!:eek:

And when it needs adjustment, the vehicle automatically sounds a warning scream!:p

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Originally Posted by Watpub

I remember in my younger days hearing drivers with automatics say that you didn't really need the handbrake if you left the car in Park.

At work I park on a pretty steep incline and I've never been game to test this theory to its max. Indeed, I often tried to ratchet the handbrake up an extra notch in my previous cars - I still feel a bit nervous about the D4's EPB.

I wonder also what happens as they get older - does the EPB self adjust??? Might have to pack an extra brick or two as backup. ;)

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Now that I'm used to it, I like it. I love the way that on a seriously steep hill, you just leave it on and drive over the top of it...seemless transaction.