Originally posted by DWeaver84:
Maybe I am wrong but isn't a major part of the Emergency brake the fact that it is an emergency brake? If all else fails than its still there and can manually be operated. What if power is lost, how can you stop if the e-brake is electronic. I wouldn't be willing to take that chance! guess its up to if you are willing to risk your car for it?!
Very good point.
If I were to do this, I would use some sort of hydraulic ram, powered by possible the power steering pump. You would need to do all the workings for the switch and then plumbing of all the hydraulics and solenoids. If the car had power, and the engine was turning over but not running, the PS pump would still be working and could move the ram.
Perhaps it would work, but again, if you lose electrical power, you are now SOL.
