In a message dated 11/24/02 4:22:36 AM Pacific Standard Time,
bmegas@ISLAND.NET writes:

<< Do
 other list members find that their emergency brakes
 work really well on hills, or not? >>

Brian,

I have parked my 2wd van on what is reputed to be the steepest paved city
street in the world (22nd St @ Church St in San Francisco). My parking brakes
hold the van fine at 4-5 clicks w/ the shifter on 1st gear as back-up.

BenT
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