Advice on a mechanical parking brake that works?

[joyridin']

Originally Posted by mln385

I don't know about the OP's area but here in Massachusetts the inspection station requires the e-brake to be applied and hold at 1200 - 1500 rpm. I don't agree with it but that is what they do here....

My parking brake (e-brake) holds fine on an incline it struggles when gas is applied.

What do they do with a stick shift car? Rev it to 1200-1500 RPM and release the clutch?

[mln385]

Originally Posted by joyridin'

What do they do with a stick shift car? Rev it to 1200-1500 RPM and release the clutch?

Yes, the e-brake needs to hold and stall the motor.

[Lexluther]

Australian vehicle design rule 31/02
(Brake system for passenger cars)

5.1.2.3. Parking braking system

The parking braking system must make it possible to hold the vehicle stationary on an up or down gradient even in the absence of the driver, the working parts being then held in the locked position by a purely mechanical device. The driver must be able to achieve this braking action from his driving seat

Seems pretty straight forward to me, or am I missing something?