Hi

I usually just leave my car parked in first gear if I'm on level ground but yesterday I put the parking brake on too. When I got back in the car, I started to let the clutch out with a little gas and when I realized I wasn't moving, I remembered I had the brake on. I'm probably being paranoid, but did I just put some extra wear on the clutch plate or did this potentially burn or glaze the surface?

 

You did no harm at all. Don't worry about it.

 

it's kinda like towing something. You're trying to move forward but there is slight resistance.
Actually I use my e-brake to prevent rolling back on steep hills, especially in San Fransico. But then again, rolling back is fun.

 

Thanks guys.

This place is a wealth of information.

 

FYI for you. DOn't use the E brake in the winter unless you are on a big hill or something-just leave it in gear (1st or reverse). I used the E barke once after a rain storm which became a blizzrd and my ebrake FROZE. I had to get it towed to a heated garage for an overnight stay. So learn from me-if its cold out don't use it less you gotta.