[limmerguy]

Has anyone figured out when it is and isn't necessary to press the brake pedal with the clutch to start? Back in 2013 when I first got my TS ST, I only had to depress the clutch to start. I think I went a whole year until I had to add the brake pedal to my startup sequence.

Every once in a while I'll be able to start my ST without the brake, but I haven't figured out why.

Can anyone explain why it's sometimes needed and other times it's not? Is it dependant on something like how hard I apple the e-brake? Thanks!!!

 

[mininsx]

Has anyone figured out when it is and isn't necessary to press the brake pedal with the clutch to start? Back in 2013 when I first got my TS ST, I only had to depress the clutch to start. I think I went a whole year until I had to add the brake pedal to my startup sequence.

Every once in a while I'll be able to start my ST without the brake, but I haven't figured out why.

Can anyone explain why it's sometimes needed and other times it's not? Is it dependant on something like how hard I apple the e-brake? Thanks!!!

I would guess that is your problem. I always have my e-brake on and I've never had to apply the brakes to start.

 

[ddfred]

Has anyone figured out when it is and isn't necessary to press the brake pedal with the clutch to start? Back in 2013 when I first got my TS ST, I only had to depress the clutch to start. I think I went a whole year until I had to add the brake pedal to my startup sequence.

Every once in a while I'll be able to start my ST without the brake, but I haven't figured out why.

Can anyone explain why it's sometimes needed and other times it's not? Is it dependant on something like how hard I apple the e-brake? Thanks!!!

Not to nit-pick, but if you check the owners manual, the brake you are referring to as the emergency brake (e-brake) is referred to as the parking brake; I have always used the parking brake and have never had to use the foot brake to start the car. Then again, two different people, two different cars.

 

[predapio]

I always put my feet on the brake and the clutch at start up. Old habit, I learned to drive manuals in 1984. You never know when you're in gear.

 

[ZX3CLH]

I'm typically on an incline driveway so its always brake clutch for me

 

[mackguy]

Never had to touch the brake in mine, but basically always have the parking brake on.. Not sure I've tried starting it without the parking brake..

 

[Speedy12139]

I always put my feet on the brake and the clutch at start up. Old habit, I learned to drive manuals in 1984. You never know when you're in gear.

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