Parking Brake Location

[sperold]

I finally got a close look at the SHO at the Montreal Auto Show. I couldn't help but notice that it uses the foot operated parking brake system. Does anyone prefer this location?
I looked around the show and found the Lincoln section. I was drawn to the MKZ display. There was my parking brake, right where I like it, on / in the console, and hand operated.
Does anyone feel strongly about the location of the parking brake apparatus?

 

[firebat45]

I'm not sure anyone prefers the foot-operated, they just do it for space restraints. I personally hate it, I would much rather have a hand-brake.

 

[PonySHO]

Personally, since it doesn't use a hand release, I like the idea of it being a foot pedal. Doesn't take up any space on the console. Since it is an automatic tranny, I only use it when I park on somewhat of an incline anyways. I should get in the habit of using it more often so that it doesn't freeze up. Especially now in the winter with all the crap on the roads.

 

[OldSalt]

Now that you mention it I have had a couple of occasions where my pant cuff has gotten caught on the parking brake pedal as I was just entering the car. I'm not concerned once I'm seated but still they could have moved it down a little more or even used a push button type if they were trying to clear space in the center console. They did a great job, the center console is spacious well laid out and I have found it very useful. If it were a stick then you gotta have it up there but in an automatic I don't think it really matters.

 

[thepawn]

I hate foot e-brakes