So why did they put the parking brake...
 

Directly below the arm rest?

I have a 2006 Audi A4 2.0T Quattro MT6, and everytime I pull up the parking brake it pushes up the arm rest, and I have to bring it fully upright to bring it back down again.

It's really irritating and I never noticed it until after I drove it a few days.

Anyone else ponder at why they did this?

Crazy Germans....

RE: So why did they put the parking brake...
 

No but I drive with my arm rest up anyway so it doesn't bother me. I would say just don't pull the brake up as much if it really bothers you.

RE: So why did they put the parking brake...
 

Kind of have to when you drive stick

have to reset it everytime i park

RE: So why did they put the parking brake...
 

ditto

RE: So why did they put the parking brake...
 

well I drive a stick too, so I know at least in the b5 you can set the brake lower and still keep the car stationary

RE: So why did they put the parking brake...
 

yeah i used to get annoyed by that but i just don't pull it up as far, the ebrake is wicked strong and i usually leave my car in gear anyway so its not moving regardless

RE: So why did they put the parking brake...
 

everybody i know that has an audi and is a car enthusiast has the same question... and its just something audi has done for ages and has never changed it once they put it in place

RE: So why did they put the parking brake...
 

its is quite annoying though! that is for sure!

RE: So why did they put the parking brake...
 

i totally know what you mean! it gets stuck if you push it up just a little bit, and i need my arm rest, but i also need me e-brake. bad design there.

RE: So why did they put the parking brake...
 

the ebrake is wicked strong tho at a few clicks up....i dunno you get used to it i guess