[ssl232]

> Also, when fully stopped, only minimal pressure should be necessary to keep the car still.

Why? To keep the brake fluid lines from bursting or something?

[jstanley]

More pressure won't do any harm, it's just not necessary if you only want to keep the car still (on a flat road, in neutral, with nobody trying to tow you, etc.).

[userbinator]

It's more tiring, however, which can be an important factor if you're taking a long trip.