Calling Los Angeles-based car shoppers: Have you recently traded in (or plan to trade in) a car with negative equity (i.e. the amount you owe on your auto loan is greater than the car's value)? A reporter would like to speak with you; please reach out to PR@Edmunds.com by 11/6 for details.

Why did the location of emergency brakes change?

PuddleOfFatPuddleOfFat Member Posts: 1
edited July 2019 in General
Why do newer vehicles have the emergency brake by the driver’s foot instead of next to the shifter?
What made auto manufacturers change this?

I can’t seem to find the answer to this anywhere.

Answers

  • MichaellMichaell Moderator Posts: 249,781

    Why do newer vehicles have the emergency brake by the driver’s foot instead of next to the shifter?
    What made auto manufacturers change this?

    I can’t seem to find the answer to this anywhere.

    My guess?

    That space is too important to be used on something that is rarely used, especially on cars with automatic transmissions. Better to put some electronic doohickey there instead.

    Edmunds Price Checker
    Edmunds Lease Calculator
    Did you get a good deal? Be sure to come back and let us know! Post a pic of your new purchase or lease!


    MODERATOR

    2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX Prestige

Sign In or Register to comment.