stupid question :)

PickUpGirl787 · 05-06-2007, 06:53 PM

Ok so when my truck is parked on a hill and i want to put it in drive or reverse why is it so hard to put it in? There is so much resistance that it feels like the thing is going to bust, but when it is on flat ground there is no problem.... 1988 Chevy 1500 P.O.S. hehe

Stoney · 05-06-2007, 07:10 PM

Setting the parking brake FIRMLY before putting the transmission selector in Park should eliminate your problem.

If you are already using this method, your parking brake is probably not holding as it should. If this is the case, then the rear brake shoes and drums, as well as the emergency brake cable(s), should be checked.

'Park' should not be used in lieu of the parking brake, especially on an incline or hill.

436'd skylark · 05-06-2007, 07:14 PM

Park is really as simple as putting a wrench in the gears. so when its loaded, it can be hard to pull out. Of course your linkage may be worn, or in need of greasing making it even harder..

mrjohnwayne · 05-06-2007, 08:22 PM

i'm pretty sure it is because the incline. Skylark said it best. The way park is designed you have a drum with teeth on the outside and when you place it in park you are moving a lever that engages the teeth that keep everything from spinning. On level ground it is no big deal but on a hill you have gravity wanting to pull it down which applies pressure to the park assembly making it harder. Hope it makes sence.

bradrhale · 05-07-2007, 07:10 AM

if you seen the size of the teeth, i know you would start using the ebrake alot more. not alot there when you think about that much weight being held be a few small piecec of metal.

PickUpGirl787 · 05-07-2007, 12:45 PM

what if the parking brake is no good??

Stoney · 05-07-2007, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PickUpGirl787

what if the parking brake is no good??

The best recourse would be to replace whatever parts are bad.

It's not all that involved, turn the drums, replace the shoes and hardware kits, and check for broken or stretched emergency brake cable(s).

Also, the emergency brake cables do require an occassional adjustment.

72'CaminoKid · 05-07-2007, 07:29 PM

turn the wheels so that one is resting against a curb, rock, log or something of that nature, and preload the vehicle's weaight on that object b4 you put it into park. this well help keep the tranny out of that bind

05-06-2007, 06:53 PM	#1
PickUpGirl787 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 711	stupid question :) Ok so when my truck is parked on a hill and i want to put it in drive or reverse why is it so hard to put it in? There is so much resistance that it feels like the thing is going to bust, but when it is on flat ground there is no problem.... 1988 Chevy 1500 P.O.S. hehe __________________ Ashley My first truck was a 1988 Chevy 1500 with the 305 My new truck is a 1997 GMC 1500 with the 350

05-06-2007, 07:10 PM	#2
Stoney Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SW PA Posts: 50	Setting the parking brake FIRMLY before putting the transmission selector in Park should eliminate your problem. If you are already using this method, your parking brake is probably not holding as it should. If this is the case, then the rear brake shoes and drums, as well as the emergency brake cable(s), should be checked. 'Park' should not be used in lieu of the parking brake, especially on an incline or hill. __________________ Peter '03 Silverado 2500HD LS XC SB 8.1L/Allison 3.73LSD 4X4 3/3 drop

05-06-2007, 07:14 PM	#3
436'd skylark Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pennsyltucky Posts: 1,004	Park is really as simple as putting a wrench in the gears. so when its loaded, it can be hard to pull out. Of course your linkage may be worn, or in need of greasing making it even harder.. __________________ Joe 89 K2500 Chevy, Wee-Oh-five 294K miles 1962 Scout 80 parts I guess 1966 Scout 800 resto job 2005 Chevy 2500HD Short cab long box DURAMAX 1996 P30, 6.5 NA Mac Mobile whole lot of buicks

05-06-2007, 08:22 PM	#4
mrjohnwayne Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 3,789	i'm pretty sure it is because the incline. Skylark said it best. The way park is designed you have a drum with teeth on the outside and when you place it in park you are moving a lever that engages the teeth that keep everything from spinning. On level ground it is no big deal but on a hill you have gravity wanting to pull it down which applies pressure to the park assembly making it harder. Hope it makes sence. __________________ John Wayne 2000 F-350 7.3L Powerstroke 4x4

05-07-2007, 12:45 PM	#6
PickUpGirl787 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 711	what if the parking brake is no good?? __________________ Ashley My first truck was a 1988 Chevy 1500 with the 305 My new truck is a 1997 GMC 1500 with the 350

05-07-2007, 07:10 AM	#5
bradrhale Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 9,536	if you seen the size of the teeth, i know you would start using the ebrake alot more. not alot there when you think about that much weight being held be a few small piecec of metal.

05-07-2007, 07:29 PM	#8
72'CaminoKid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,757	turn the wheels so that one is resting against a curb, rock, log or something of that nature, and preload the vehicle's weaight on that object b4 you put it into park. this well help keep the tranny out of that bind __________________ 99 suburban xlt 96 silverado 91 wrangler (my baby ) 08 Honday shadow 750 (my mistress)

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