Hand Brake Pull Noise

[Eric G]

You have to understand that the Boxster has six brake pads. Four that actually do something and two that are the ebrake. The ebrake is nothing more than a small drum brake designed to hold the car in place when parked. If you are expecting to preform some fantastic maneuver using the ebrake like a "Rockford" you will be sadly surprised by what does not happen.

[kk2002s]

Originally Posted by Eric G

If you are expecting to preform some fantastic maneuver using the ebrake like a "Rockford" you will be sadly surprised by what does not happen.

No nothing of the sort. I didn't think I gave that impression. The fact it is a separate drum system is enlightening. I do thing the ebrake should be exercised during a drive to keep the parts free and the contact surfaces clean. I do see from a diagram that typical of most drum systems there is an adjuster. I'm guessing that Backing up and using the handbrake is what makes the adjustment. Good info. I have a lot to learn and I do like to know what makes things tick