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    Default Use of the parking brake during storage?

    Newbie question, I have a question on the use of the parking brake during winter storage. Does everyone leave it on during storage? My 2021 F3 Spyder will be in a unheated shed for months during storage. There is no worry of it rolling. My concern would be the constant pressure on the brakes for months. Thoughts?
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    Matter of choice, I have done it both ways over a couple winters, I prefer to leave the brake OFF now because it's not necessary to turn the key on to move it a few feet. 50/50

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    I leave mine off. Relieves tension on cable and caliper so it won't stretch out. Block a wheel if need to.
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    The Parking Brake & its operation is effectively the same for RT's & F3's, so check this thread out too -

    https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...during-storage
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