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Discussion in '360/430' started by Randy B, Oct 10, 2014.

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  1. Randy B

    Randy B Karting

    Jun 7, 2013
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    Didsbury AB,Canada
    #1 Randy B, Oct 10, 2014
    It's starting to get cold here in Alberta so my driving season is coming to an end. I bought an enclosed trailer to store the car in which will also be kept indoors. My question is, should I leave the e-brake on or use a couple straps to keep the car in place while it sits over the winter. If I leave the e-brake on will this be stretching the cables for to long or am I looking at this wrong?
     
  2. vincep99

    vincep99 Formula 3
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    #2 vincep99, Oct 10, 2014
    I would not use the e-brake as besides stretching the cables the pads may rust to the rotor. Straps would work better.
     
  3. SoftwareDrone

    SoftwareDrone F1 Veteran
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    #3 SoftwareDrone, Oct 10, 2014
    The best thing you could do is to ship it to me. I promise to drive it every day and keep the battery charged. :D
     
  4. Madaboutred

    Madaboutred Formula Junior
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    #4 Madaboutred, Oct 10, 2014
    Do not engage the ebrake.
    Mostly because the friction matterial can absorb moisture and block the wheels.
    These pads are a pain to change and although its a 60 euro part dealers charge insane money for them.
     
  5. SrfCity

    SrfCity F1 World Champ

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    #5 SrfCity, Oct 10, 2014
    Can't you just chalk a wheel? Easier to pull the thing out in case you want to drive it on a day when the road is bone dry.
     
  6. vrsurgeon

    vrsurgeon F1 World Champ
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    #6 vrsurgeon, Oct 10, 2014
    Agree with above.. don't ebrake it. Use chocks or other means to keep in place..
     
  7. Randy B

    Randy B Karting

    Jun 7, 2013
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    Didsbury AB,Canada
    #7 Randy B, Oct 10, 2014
    Excellent. Thanks for the tips guys.
     
  8. Spitfire

    Spitfire Formula 3

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    #8 Spitfire, Oct 10, 2014
    Yeah, same here, use a chock.

    Also, and if you want to be really particular, think about parking on top of 4 squares of SM foam insulation. With time, the SM foam compresses and takes on the exact shape of the tire. This is a nice helping hand for keeping the tires fully round. It's possibly overkill, but certainly doesn't do any harm.
     

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