What do you mean by "sounding out?"
To answer your question: Apparently the only functionality you loose at this time by not connecting the brake wire is the ability to input GPS coordinates and scroll through some menus (such as the address book) while moving. In some ways this is better than having the brake connected, because you can use the system while stopped, at a red light for instance, without pulling the brake.
This was just discussed in more detail on another thread:
viewtopic.php?f=54&t=26051&start=28#wrap
Well by sounding out i meant the chime would keep chim