Originally Posted by Sniper
Originally Posted by cudaman1969
Originally Posted by Sniper
Originally Posted by cudaman1969
they were made to stop the truck when regular brakes failed, .


No, they were not. It's called a parking brake for a reason.

BS go get some reading material on brakes


I did, it's called the service manual. You show where is stated in either the FSM or the owner's manual that your statement is supported.

Someone's BS website does not count.

As you should know SM are way off too. 30s 40s 50s 60s 70s go into ANY shop and ask what it was called or purpose. it was for emergency stopping in case the brakes FAILED, not sure of your age but most old timers know, Now after the dual master it MIGHT have started being called a “parking brake”. Have you ever had to drive with 4 pedals and one hand on release to get home? BUT WHO ever used it at all for ‘parking’. Maybe for the new cars but not back in the day.