SUV slipping backwards when applying foot break

**sparton** · June 17th, 2013 10:46 PM

Good day. My new AT CR-V slips backwards even after pressing the foot brake (full force). What I do to test is go uphill, stop, set to neutral then put on the foot brake. Honda technician said that it does happen because of the weight of the vehicle. Is what he said true, or should I have my car picked up and checked in casa?

**sparton** · June 17th, 2013 11:01 PM

by the way, the car uses foot brake and not hand brake.

**tip_tipid** · June 17th, 2013 11:35 PM

normally, in going uphill or in steep incline, you should apply the hand brake. foot brake is not strong on the rear wheels. foot brake is designed to stop the car while moving forward, and applies strong braking force to the front wheels only.

**Retz** · June 17th, 2013 11:38 PM

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I think sir sparton is referring to foot brake not the brake pedal. No hand brake available.

**tip_tipid** · June 18th, 2013 12:31 AM

interesting, does the foot brake in a CR-V replaces the normal hand brake lever? If so it should lock the rear wheels and prevent the car from
moving. If it slips, then it definitely needs adjustment.
Sparton, when the car moves, can you tell if the wheels are sliding/slipping or turning?

**sparton** · June 18th, 2013 12:43 AM

Originally Posted by tip_tipid

interesting, does the foot brake in a CR-V replaces the normal hand brake lever? If so it should lock the rear wheels and prevent the car from
moving. If it slips, then it definitely needs adjustment.
Sparton, when the car moves, can you tell if the wheels are sliding/slipping or turning?

Sorry for not being clear. I'm referring to the foot-operated parking/emergency brake. As far as i can remember, the wheels are not sliding nor turning. Just rolling backwards. But for some weird reason, parking brake seems to work when going downhill. The dealer technician said that it can be because of gravity especially because of the vehicle's wait. I may need to have them pick up my car for casa checkup.

**monty_GTV** · June 18th, 2013 03:17 AM

the technician is wrong

a brake is a brake and what it does is to bring your car in full stop whether in uphill or downhill, moving forward or backward. but then, if the wheels are not even sliding or turning? how can it roll backwards without the wheels turning?

then it might be the tires? maybe there is no more traction so no more grip on the surface...

**sparton** · June 18th, 2013 10:27 AM

Originally Posted by monty_GTV

the technician is wrong

a brake is a brake and what it does is to bring your car in full stop whether in uphill or downhill, moving forward or backward. but then, if the wheels are not even sliding or turning? how can it roll backwards without the wheels turning?

then it might be the tires? maybe there is no more traction so no more grip on the surface...

Note that I'm referring to the parking/emergency brake. Anyway, I've already scheduled Honda service to pick-up my car tomorrow for checkup and adjustment. I really hope it will be an easy fix for them.

**fourtheboys96** · June 18th, 2013 10:38 AM

maybe it just needs an adjustment.

but even if thay have it fixed, never trust a parking/emergency brake when you park your vehicle in an incline road.

shift it to P or for manual tranny into 2nd or 1st gear.

**sparton** · June 18th, 2013 10:49 AM

Originally Posted by fourtheboys96

maybe it just needs an adjustment.

but even if thay have it fixed, never trust a parking/emergency brake when you park your vehicle in an incline road.

shift it to P or for manual tranny into 2nd or 1st gear.

Yes, I hope it will be a one-time fix. I'll keep that in mind four. Thanks.