I understand that on a hill, the handbrake should be used rather than relying on 'park' as it places too much strain on the parking pin.

However, if you guys were to park on a flat or slightly sloping road or car park, would you bother with the handbrake or simply use 'park'? 60 plate SD4 XS, Stornoway Grey, Arm rest pack

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Personally, I use both but I wouldn't ever rely on just 'Park' to hold the car. 1st time FL2 owner. 2007 SE i6 in Tambora Flame.

I put the brake on also, I park on a slope and there's a big clunk if I just use park, so it's just instinct to do all the time now

With the rear hand brake adjusters prone to seizing I keep using it when I can, if I keep using it I like to think it wll keep it relatively free, not using it and it may seize sooner.

ad210358 wrote:

With the rear hand brake adjusters prone to seizing I keep using it when I can, if I keep using it I like to think it wll keep it relatively free, not using it and it may seize sooner.

+1  Cheers,
Raz
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use the handbrake to draw you to a stop occasionally, it warms the drum and dries things out a little, it will also prolong brake shoe life ,as if you leave them damp and unused the liners fall off the shoes At work
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Stop, keep foot on brake, apply handbrake, select neutral, let handbrake take the strain as you release foot brake THEN select park. No more clunking when selecting next gear position.

^^^^^what he just said. Gone, 2007 TD4 SE Auto Baltic blue, clear side repeaters, full sized alloy spare.

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wizking wrote:

Stop, keep foot on brake, apply handbrake, select neutral, let handbrake take the strain as you release foot brake THEN select park. No more clunking when selecting next gear position.

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Always use handbrake on an auto.... Wouldn't want to lose the habit and forget when i really need to remember!