No handbrake on 2016 Camaro

BigRedViking · 07-18-2015, 09:45 PM

Watched a review where they talked about the absence of the handbrake lever like it was a good thing. ..

FenwickHockey65 · 07-18-2015, 09:56 PM

It saves space in the center console.

huggercamaro21 · 07-18-2015, 10:03 PM

There is no fail on this decision.

DenverTaco07 · 07-18-2015, 10:12 PM

i don't plan on ragging my Camaro so no need for a hand brake - i'm very happy with this NO FAIL e-e-brake.

Jeffro19 · 07-18-2015, 10:21 PM

I'm glad they used the electronic brake, cleans up the interior

BigRedViking · 07-18-2015, 10:42 PM

Next thing you know it'll be semi autonomous. Besides, it's a good feature that allows you to flex your arm for the ladies!

huggercamaro21 · 07-18-2015, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRedViking

Next thing you know it'll be semi autonomous. Besides, it's a good feature that allows you to flex your arm for the ladies!

Holy cow.

FenwickHockey65 · 07-18-2015, 11:46 PM

SSmash · 07-19-2015, 09:55 AM

I don't get why people keep bringing this up as a problem...it's the e-brake...for crying out loud.

SS376 · 07-19-2015, 10:47 AM

It's a problem if they haven't fixed the poorly executed hill hold feature on the manual cars. One click on the traditional handbrake deactivates it without actually applying any braking action.

fastball · 07-19-2015, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRedViking

Watched a review where they talked about the absence of the handbrake lever like it was a good thing. ..

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS376

It's a problem if they haven't fixed the poorly executed hill hold feature on the manual cars. One click on the traditional handbrake deactivates it without actually applying any braking action.

If it bugs you guys that much go buy the yaw sensor for the automatic transmission and swap them out. Bunch of 5th gen manual owners have done this and it works like a champ. Eliminates hill start assist completely.

SS376 · 07-19-2015, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by fastball

If it bugs you guys that much go buy the yaw sensor for the automatic transmission and swap them out. Bunch of 5th gen manual owners have done this and it works like a champ. Eliminates hill start assist completely.

It would be nice if GM would have actually engineered the feature properly to begin with. I shouldn't have to go to the trouble and expense of fixing their screw ups. Before anyone gets defensive, I still love my car. I just wish GM would have paid a bit more attention to this.

Stex · 07-19-2015, 12:37 PM

They probably went to the electronic emergency brake to save space or due to space limitations on the smaller car. That said, I prefer the hand emergency brake. In the event one loses braking, one can use the hand emergency brake to feather the rear brakes to a stop. I'm Not sure the e brake is capable of such.

I just do not like the e button thing. Same with Acura and Honda, they are doing away with the shift lever and replacing it with the little e buttons on the consoles.

SupportGeek · 07-19-2015, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SS376

It's a problem if they haven't fixed the poorly executed hill hold feature on the manual cars. One click on the traditional handbrake deactivates it without actually applying any braking action.

Initially I first learned how to drive in a city that was all up or down hill and I drove stick (no hill hold). I used the mechanical e-brake handle like training wheels to learn where in the travel my clutch starts to engage for hill starts. I havn't used an e-brake to hill start in decades, and I dont roll back.
Unless you want to drift you should be able to get by with the E-e-brake.

07-18-2015, 09:45 PM	#1
BigRedViking Drives: 1987 IROC-Z 5.7L 2016 1SS M6 NGM Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Renton, Washington Posts: 280 View My Garage	No handbrake on 2016 Camaro Watched a review where they talked about the absence of the handbrake lever like it was a good thing. ..

07-18-2015, 09:56 PM	#2
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	It saves space in the center console. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

07-18-2015, 10:12 PM	#4
DenverTaco07 Drives: 2017 SS 1LE, 2017 Volt, 2013 Pilot Join Date: May 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,274	i don't plan on ragging my Camaro so no need for a hand brake - i'm very happy with this NO FAIL e-e-brake. __________________ 2017 SS 1LE \| HBM \| Vortech V3-Si supercharger (620RWHP and 575ft lbs) \| PDR \| Black Bowties \| Illuminated Front Black Bowtie \| Illuminated Door Sills \| Smoked Tails \| vented seats mod

07-18-2015, 10:21 PM	#5
Jeffro19 Drives: 2018 ZL1 6M, Silverado High Country Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,101	I'm glad they used the electronic brake, cleans up the interior __________________ Previous Camaro's - 2002 Z28 6 spd manual, T tops, Sebring Silver - 2010 2SS 6 spd manual, Cyber Gray Metallic Current Vehicles - 2018 ZL1 Red Hot 6 spd manual, Carbon Hood, Sunroof 2019 Silverado High Country, Daily Driver

07-18-2015, 10:03 PM	#3
huggercamaro21 Sales Manager for Chevy Drives: Tahoe RST Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 1,313	There is no fail on this decision.

07-18-2015, 10:42 PM	#6
BigRedViking Drives: 1987 IROC-Z 5.7L 2016 1SS M6 NGM Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Renton, Washington Posts: 280 View My Garage	Next thing you know it'll be semi autonomous. Besides, it's a good feature that allows you to flex your arm for the ladies!

07-19-2015, 09:55 AM	#9
SSmash Drives: Mosaic Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 171	I don't get why people keep bringing this up as a problem...it's the e-brake...for crying out loud.

07-19-2015, 10:47 AM	#10
SS376 Drives: 2013 1SS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 807	It's a problem if they haven't fixed the poorly executed hill hold feature on the manual cars. One click on the traditional handbrake deactivates it without actually applying any braking action.

07-19-2015, 12:37 PM	#13
Stex Drives: 67 goat, 69 goat ram air III Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: South texas Posts: 1,443	They probably went to the electronic emergency brake to save space or due to space limitations on the smaller car. That said, I prefer the hand emergency brake. In the event one loses braking, one can use the hand emergency brake to feather the rear brakes to a stop. I'm Not sure the e brake is capable of such. I just do not like the e button thing. Same with Acura and Honda, they are doing away with the shift lever and replacing it with the little e buttons on the consoles.

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