How much damage?

[H. Whelply]

OK, so we're going to pick up some clothes at the cleaners. About a 1.5
mile trip, one way, if that. The wife is driving my new '04 Forester XT.
Sunroof open. Windows down. About halfway to the destination, I hear this
squealing. At first not sure what it is, where it's coming from. Then I
realize: from my XT!! First time I've ever heard this. Thinking fast,
panicking: what could this be? Then I check: the parking/emergency brake
handle is still in the up position! She didn't relase the emergency brake!

So, the question is: what damage was done? What exactly does the emergency
brake act upon? What was squealing? Can a Subie tech "out there" provide an
authoritative answer?

Many thanks.

HW

 

[Stu Hedith]

OK, so we're going to pick up some clothes at the cleaners. About a 1.5
mile trip, one way, if that. The wife is driving my new '04 Forester XT.
Sunroof open. Windows down. About halfway to the destination, I hear this
squealing. At first not sure what it is, where it's coming from. Then I
realize: from my XT!! First time I've ever heard this. Thinking fast,
panicking: what could this be? Then I check: the parking/emergency brake
handle is still in the up position! She didn't relase the emergency brake!

So, the question is: what damage was done? What exactly does the emergency
brake act upon? What was squealing? Can a Subie tech "out there" provide an
authoritative answer?

Many thanks.

HW

Typically, the e-brake is only on the rear tires. Check the full
circumference of the tires. If the rear tires didn't roll, you may have
worn a flat spot in the tires. If they did roll, you likely got some
pretty hot rear brakes. Possibly glazed pads or warped rotors? I don't
know the specifics of the rear brakes on your car.

Stu

 

[ricardox]

Probably little or no damage. What's done is done, shouldn't worry about it
now. Continue to enjoy your new XT and keep it well maintained =)

The most you can do right now if you just want peace of mind is take it in
for a rear brake inspection. It wouldn't hurt...it'll only cost a little $$
and some of your time...But most likely, little or no damage...

 

[2 Stroke]

The parking brake is a small drum brake which uses the inside of the
disc brake hub as the rotating friction surface. The parking brake
lever doesn't actuate the rear disc pads.

You probably wore the linings of the parking brake shoes very badly,
given that you *heard* before you noticed they were on.

You should have someone inspect your parking brakes, but it's unlikely
to have affected the rear discs that are used when you press the brake
pedal.

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[JaySee]

Baloney
emergency brakes operate rear brakes not tires

If they did roll, you likely got some

Possibly glazed pads

you wont glaze the pads !!!

or warped rotors?

You wont warp the rotors !!


I don't

very true

Everything stu said is true. He meant rear brakes, not tires. You're
an idiot al.

Emergency brakes operate the rear brakes.

If the brake was set tight enough the rear wheels will not spin and
the tires will be worn flat on one spot.

If they were set somewhat lose, she was riding on the brakes and wore
down the pads. This results in lots of friction, results in lots of
heat. The heat can glaze the pads and can warp the rotors if the
e-brake runs on rear discs.

 

[Clive]

OK, so we're going to pick up some clothes at the cleaners. About a 1.5
mile trip, one way, if that. The wife is driving my new '04 Forester XT.
Sunroof open. Windows down. About halfway to the destination, I hear this
squealing. At first not sure what it is, where it's coming from. Then I
realize: from my XT!! First time I've ever heard this. Thinking fast,
panicking: what could this be? Then I check: the parking/emergency brake
handle is still in the up position! She didn't relase the emergency brake!

So, the question is: what damage was done? What exactly does the emergency
brake act upon? What was squealing? Can a Subie tech "out there" provide an
authoritative answer?

Many thanks.

HW

Excessive heat can damage the wheel bearings
and/or the oil seal.

 

[al gu]

Typically, the e-brake is only on the rear tires. Check the full
circumference of the tires. If the rear tires didn't roll, you may have
worn a flat spot in the tires.

Baloney
emergency brakes operate rear brakes not tires

If they did roll, you likely got some

pretty hot rear brakes.

Possibly glazed pads

you wont glaze the pads !!!

or warped rotors?

You wont warp the rotors !!


I don't

know

very true