Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Asked on December 10, 2020
I need to teach my teenage son how to drive. I need the emergency brake in the middle so I can override just in case. I am looking at 4 door sedans from Toyota and Honda between 2007 and 2010. I would like to target my search to only cars that have this feature.
Update: Thank you for your many answers and comments. I agree that the parking brake is not an emergency brake. I just didn’t know the limits of stopping ability.
I will search for a mechanic that can install the instructor brake kit on the passenger side. I am sorry but I need the override or I won’t do it. Safety first.
Why don’t they install a real emergency brake standard instead of a weak parking brake?
If you are concerned that you need it as an over-ride you could consider fitting an extra pedal box and getting brakes that way.
You may find enough room on the bulkhead / firewall to have a simple mechanical linkage that will work. Ask driving schools where they get the work done.
I started both my sons at12 / 13 just becase they were interested and used a big empty car park. It's funny how the first time they find 5mph REALLY fast !!!! Also let daughter steer sitting on my lap - too small to reach the pedals... She has to do what her brothers do !
Correct answer by Solar Mike on December 10, 2020
Honda Accord, and Toyota Camry. The years you listed and the access you required is present in these cars.
Answered by Numair Aidroos on December 10, 2020
As just about everybody else pointed out, the e-brake/hand brake will not stop the car unless the driver is intending to stop the car. 2 things:
Answered by tlhIngan on December 10, 2020
Thanks for the answers and comments. I have found 2 aftermarket instructors aid brake override kits online. If anyone has the same concerns they can order and they are both easy to install.
Answered by Ed Kideys on December 10, 2020
So is safe to say that the only ones that have an emergency brake are the mustangs of the ‘90s or an instructor car
Answered by user60840 on December 10, 2020
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