I am a worry wart, please tell me...

Greenspotpop · 04-15-2008, 07:05 PM

Hi guys, as some of you may know, I recently picked up my SSII 6pd on Saturday afternoon.

I am very anal about all my cars (I always check for new scratches, dents, parks at the end of the parking lot WHEREVER I park, etc), and today this afternoon while exiting the lot, I drove for about 1min to about 2min with the Emergency break on

Every single time I get in the car I get a huge smile and look forward to the experience of driving my first //M car. I had the Emergency break up when I entered the car, and then put it down (thought I had it all the way down) while I reversed then forwarded out.

I was driving slow (because I was exiting the parking lot), when about 1 min /1/2 to 2 min in I hear a warning sound, and the display was flashing that I had my E-Brake on. I didnt release it all the way (was on the very last notch, if you will) as I am still getting accustomed to the car and I have not developed the habit yet to check the dash of the car before driving.

Guess my question is, and I know people will think it is a dumb quesion, but I love this new baby so I caved in an had to ask: Did I damage my rear brakes?

aut0sh0cker · 04-15-2008, 07:10 PM

if you didnt feel it, then no... happens all the time, the warning will come on if the brake handle is locked above the "off" position, though it may still not be engaged.

Greenspotpop · 04-15-2008, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by aut0sh0cker

if you didnt feel it, then no... happens all the time, the warning will come on if the brake handle is locked above the "off" position, though it may still not be engaged.

Thanks, lol, i needed a post like that to make me feel better, also did some random googling on "driving with emergency break on", they generally say that If i didnt go fast and for a long period of time, im good.

skierman64 · 04-15-2008, 08:05 PM

The main problem from driving with the E-brake on is heat damage. You didn't drive far or fast enough to create a lot of heat. You'll be fine.

Davinhci · 04-15-2008, 08:23 PM

you should be ok, I used to do that a lot with my other cars. Everything A OK.

Greenspotpop · 04-15-2008, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by skierman64

The main problem from driving with the E-brake on is heat damage. You didn't drive far or fast enough to create a lot of heat. You'll be fine.

Thanks! Happy camper once again!

Greenspotpop · 04-15-2008, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Davinhci

you should be ok, I used to do that a lot with my other cars. Everything A OK.

Thank you

Jack28 · 04-15-2008, 08:43 PM

Ya your ok as you DID put the E-brake down but it just didnt engage
all the way down so just the bottom end portion wasnt fully down so your
brakes werent fully clamped, Its not a big deal!
It still happens to me on my E46 M3 sometimes when im in a hurry!
I mess up and dont put it down all the way.... No Biggy!!!

sayemthree · 04-15-2008, 08:46 PM

no you didnt hurt your baby - but deserve a slap!

Greenspotpop · 04-15-2008, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by sayemthree

no you didnt hurt your baby - but deserve a slap!

Slap taken!

Epacy · 04-15-2008, 09:26 PM

Need another person saying "no"?

e46e92love · 04-15-2008, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greenspotpop

Thanks, lol, i needed a post like that to make me feel better, also did some random googling on "driving with emergency break on", they generally say that If i didnt go fast and for a long period of time, im good.

Yeah, dude, happened to me a few times on my e92 335i, where I put the E brake down but it is like an inch from being locked in the "OFF" position. At that point the emergency break isn't engaged but the sensor is so sensitive the computer dings at you if its even up the tinniest bit.

Don't sweat it, you're good

JEllis · 04-15-2008, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greenspotpop

Hi guys, as some of you may know, I recently picked up my SSII 6pd on Saturday afternoon.

I am very anal about all my cars (I always check for new scratches, dents, parks at the end of the parking lot WHEREVER I park, etc), and today this afternoon while exiting the lot, I drove for about 1min to about 2min with the Emergency break on

Every single time I get in the car I get a huge smile and look forward to the experience of driving my first //M car. I had the Emergency break up when I entered the car, and then put it down (thought I had it all the way down) while I reversed then forwarded out.

I was driving slow (because I was exiting the parking lot), when about 1 min /1/2 to 2 min in I hear a warning sound, and the display was flashing that I had my E-Brake on. I didnt release it all the way (was on the very last notch, if you will) as I am still getting accustomed to the car and I have not developed the habit yet to check the dash of the car before driving.

Guess my question is, and I know people will think it is a dumb quesion, but I love this new baby so I caved in an had to ask: Did I damage my rear brakes?

No No No No

Greenspotpop · 04-15-2008, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JEllis

No No No No

Tbank you!!

oneginee · 04-15-2008, 10:13 PM

hahaha. It is not even close if at least you had the break fully up but almost down and driving in a parking lot. nothing.

these kind of things are often warning signs that something bigger is coming up. be on on the look out !

Greenspotpop · 04-15-2008, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by oneginee

hahaha. It is not even close if at least you had the break fully up but almost down and driving in a parking lot. nothing.

these kind of things are often warning signs that something bigger is coming up. be on on the look out !

Always gonna check dash display from now on.

SpencerM3 · 04-15-2008, 10:41 PM

You're fine man. Remember this is 2008, automotive enginering have come a long way, there's no way you did anything, bad just dont' do it too often.

JIO · 04-15-2008, 10:59 PM

I always drive with handbrake engaged....The car stops so much faster when I take my foot off the gas. The brake pads last longer also.... No harm done to your car. I think everyone has driven from time to time with the handbrake not totally disengaged. Don't sweat it. In fact somewhere in the owner's manual they state if your handbrake isn't holding as well as it should, to drive about a half-mile with the handbrake on to "rough up" the shoes.

e46e92love · 04-15-2008, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by JIO

I always drive with handbrake engaged....The car stops so much faster when I take my foot off the gas. The brake pads last longer also.... No harm done to your car. I think everyone has driven from time to time with the handbrake not totally disengaged. Don't sweat it. In fact somewhere in the owner's manual they state if your handbrake isn't holding as well as it should, to drive about a half-mile with the handbrake on to "rough up" the shoes.

I'm going to assume your joking........

oneginee · 04-16-2008, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Greenspotpop

Always gonna check dash display from now on.

nooo! I meant if you obsess to much about one thing something else is bound to happen. like looking at the dashboard lights continuously or looking down at the pedals to detect a squeaking noise next you know you run into something. Happens more with new cars.

montreal red · 04-16-2008, 07:22 AM

no you didnt damage your brakes... at the very most you had a little more wear on the rear brakes...nothing to worry bout... enjoy your car!

Pancho · 04-16-2008, 04:49 PM

The car is so well assembled with solid materials that it can withstand a continuous trashing with no effects.

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Greenspotpop Second Lieutenant 21 Rep 210 Posts Drives: Manual M3 and Manual Gallardo Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (1)	I am a worry wart, please tell me... Hi guys, as some of you may know, I recently picked up my SSII 6pd on Saturday afternoon. I am very anal about all my cars (I always check for new scratches, dents, parks at the end of the parking lot WHEREVER I park, etc), and today this afternoon while exiting the lot, I drove for about 1min to about 2min with the Emergency break on Every single time I get in the car I get a huge smile and look forward to the experience of driving my first //M car. I had the Emergency break up when I entered the car, and then put it down (thought I had it all the way down) while I reversed then forwarded out. I was driving slow (because I was exiting the parking lot), when about 1 min /1/2 to 2 min in I hear a warning sound, and the display was flashing that I had my E-Brake on. I didnt release it all the way (was on the very last notch, if you will) as I am still getting accustomed to the car and I have not developed the habit yet to check the dash of the car before driving. Guess my question is, and I know people will think it is a dumb quesion, but I love this new baby so I caved in an had to ask: Did I damage my rear brakes? Last edited by Greenspotpop; 04-15-2008 at 07:06 PM.. Reason: spelling
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Jack28 HUSTLER 14 Rep 1,317 Posts Drives: E46 M3-E92 M3 Join Date: May 2006 Location: So/Ca Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Ya your ok as you DID put the E-brake down but it just didnt engage all the way down so just the bottom end portion wasnt fully down so your brakes werent fully clamped, Its not a big deal! It still happens to me on my E46 M3 sometimes when im in a hurry! I mess up and dont put it down all the way.... No Biggy!!! __________________ E92 M3 ZCP- AW/FR w/Extended Leather) Packages: ZCP, 6MT, Fully Loaded E46 M3 - AW/IR 6 Spd, Fully Loaded. 19'' BBS LM DBK, V-CSL C/F Bmpr, Botld, Diff, V-CSL Custum IR-CF Center Counsel, V-GTR Hood, Dixis Ti 76mm, Meisterschaft Ti Sec. 1&2, EvoSport Headers, CAI, D/A Chip, tck d/a, Alcantera Headliner with Imola Red Sttitching....
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JIO Captain 48 Rep 636 Posts Drives: '09 Space Gray E92 M3 w/DCT Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Eugene, Oregon iTrader: (0)	I always drive with handbrake engaged....The car stops so much faster when I take my foot off the gas. The brake pads last longer also.... No harm done to your car. I think everyone has driven from time to time with the handbrake not totally disengaged. Don't sweat it. In fact somewhere in the owner's manual they state if your handbrake isn't holding as well as it should, to drive about a half-mile with the handbrake on to "rough up" the shoes.
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Pancho Commander 14 Rep 222 Posts Drives: BMW 530i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mexico iTrader: (0)	The car is so well assembled with solid materials that it can withstand a continuous trashing with no effects.
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