You should use the ebrake unless the car is on a very steep hill or in conjunction with putting it into gear. Using the ebrake keeps the rear calipers exercised and aids in keeping them from freezing/hanging up. Also less stress on the tranny internals and keeps pressure off the parking pawl.
-'96 SE MTX 3L
-'98 SVT 1,173 of 6,535
-'05 Mazda 6s, loaded, g/f's ride
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