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> Parking brake bruise, who else has done this?
mramber
post Jul 2 2017, 05:59 PM
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Ok for about the third year in a row, I have suffered a deep bruise in my right side rib cage. The cause? Leaning into work on any cables or wires under the dash while laying on the parking brake lever while it is set. You don't feel it at first, but that thing digs in after a while and turns purple and f-ing hurts a day later. Yes, I should release the brake before I start climbing in, I get it, but I never seem to remember. Am I the only guy that has to relearn this lesson every year??
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post Jul 3 2017, 05:26 AM
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Install an early handle....a far better design (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Jul 3 2017, 10:34 AM
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Install an early handle....a far better design (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


Now that I have an earlier car, I actually agree. They are a bit tricky to fully release.

I HATE under dash work. I have found two aids. One is a lift. Then you work standing up. Without that, the other thing that helps is one of those seats for the bath tub with adjustable legs. I bought one for my parents visits (and soon may need it for my own agedness). You can adjust them to match the height of the car seat and then you have a kind of bench to lie on.
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