Toyota Yaris handbrake does not work when cruise control is on

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by Yaross

Sirs,

my opinion only, I think mescalito2 has brought an interesting point. we love our yaris so much that we should protect it from bad drivers.

i would really like sir CTScott to verify this, we can get a signal from the parking brake (hand brake / e-brake) switch and tap this to the clutch switch for M/T or park/neutral switch for A/T to cancel cruise control if engage.

you can check it out on the electric wiring diagram of the 2007 manual page 105.

All you would have to do is to join the output of the e-brake switch with that of the brake switch. Still, I contest that it is the wrong thing to do. Cruise control can be canceled by hitting the stalk or by tapping the brake. Your right hand should be on the wheel, where it is in close proximity to the stalk, rather than over by the e-brake.

Pulling the e-brake while driving at cruising speed is ludicrous and is far more likely to result in a serious crash. If the OP has a physical impairment that prohibits he/she from using the brake pedal, he/she should have his/her car properly adapted with hand controls, rather than putting other drivers at risk.