Reply With QuoteHas anyone tried or accidentally tried to see what it does while the car is in motion? Some say nothing happens while some say it stops the car.
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The videos explain a few things, but I have to say that my initial views that the electronic park brake was to save some weight is out the window.
I can also see the differences between the "hill hold" and "hill hold assist". My Caddy has Hill Hold which operates on the hydraulics, and this is why it releases instantly as soon as accelerator position change is detected. The Hill Hold Assist uses the electric motor actuated parking brake and the release of the brake is more progressive compared to the instant hydraulic pressure release.
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Has anyone tried or accidentally tried to see what it does while the car is in motion? Some say nothing happens while some say it stops the car.
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I don't have a mk7 Golf but a Tiguan with an electronic hand brake. In the owners manual it says that the electronic brake can be used in an emergency if the foot brake fails. Maybe check your owners manual.
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Lem2808: My 103TSI is the first car that I have owned with an electric hand brake (still not sure if I like it). Anyhow, I have an unfortunate habbit of fidgetting when I drive (something I need to stop doing). When I first got my Golf I accidentally "flicked" the hand brake button whilst the car was in motion. The switch was only on for a fraction of a second, but the car definately wasn't happy! When I got home after the incident, I check for error codes with my VCDS cable and I found that the ABS controller had registered an error. I reset the error and I have had no problems ever since then.Originally Posted by Lem2808
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From what i have heard it will not activate if you are going more than 30km/h.
aving said that i haven't tried it in the Tig yet.
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In principle, I think the driver should be able to engage the handbrake, whether it be applied manually or electronically, in any emergency.
At speed, I'm guessing if you hold the switch long enough (as opposed to a brief flick, which the car should dismiss as unintended) it will engage - though obviously, it won't be good for the car.
Having said that, precisely how the e-brake functions may be slightly different for each manufacturer. What does the vehicle handbook say on the matter?
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Diesel_vert: Just read the manual (as you suggested). Got the following quote"The electronic parking brake switches off automatically when the vehicle pulls away provided that the driver's door is closed and the driver seat belt has been fastened" - on page 184
It's a lttle off-topic, but has anyone actually had this happen? I can't recall this happening to me. I always have to disengage the parking brake manually (using the switch) before I move (regardless of whether I have the seat belt on, or off)
team_v: definately not the case for the mk7. According to the manual, the electronic parking brake can be used in an emergency (although I would guess that when used this way, things inside the cabin would get mighty interesting!).
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Yup it is an emergency brake and will pull you up very quickly from 100km/h if held for more than 3 seconds. The parking brake will disengage itself if you have seat belt fastened, drivers door closed and go to take off in D or R, otherwise it will remain on.
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I've found a few times the e-brake automatically deactivates when i forget to turn it off, enter D and press the accelerator.
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If that is truly the case, then be mindful of where you (and your passenger) rest your arms and hands!
As one would with any car, naturally.
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