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Left rear brake gradually froze up. Will go reverse but completely frozen forward. Messing with the footbrake has not produced results. brake light is on. Is this a drum/brake problem or a parking bra

Dragging onto pavement did not release. Accelerating did not release. As I said , it will go in reverse. Tried tapping brake with rubber mallet to no effect.

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  • Anonymous Dec 13, 2012

    Could it be the Diff? I spoke with my mechanic and he said if fluid out or otherwise it could be the diff. ALSO it hasnt been hammered on yet or tweaked my bad. Would this be a diff issue possibly?

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  • Anonymous Dec 12, 2012

    Assuming the big red BRAKE light is parking brake, yes. But the other wheel is fine.

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CAR BRAKE PROBLEMS



It can be issue with master cylinder or the problem is there is still some air there in the system that has to be bleed. Or else the parts replaced are not aligned properly/.I suggest everything back.


There are few help links mentioned below to troubleshoot the issue.


Click the link below and follow its procedure: -----


All types of brake problems and repairs

http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/abs-and-service-light-comes-on.html

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Brake Fade Issue?

http://whoisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/07/brake-fade-issue.html

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Brake System Troubleshooting?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2011/11/brake-system-troubleshooting.html

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Car Brake lines have no pressure?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-brake-lines-have-no-pressure.html

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Car Brakes Dragging?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-brakes-dragging.html

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Car Brakes grabbing?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-brakes-grabbing.html

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Car Brakes Making Noise?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-brakes-making-noise.html

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Car Brakes Pulling?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-brakes-pulling.html

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Pulsating Brake Pedal?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/12/pulsating-brake-pedal.html

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Spongy brake pedal?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/12/spongy-brake-pedal.html

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Hard Brake Pedal?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/12/hard-brake-pedal.html

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Fading Sinking Brake pedal?

http://whoisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/06/fading-sinking-brake-pedal.html

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Feels Like Brake pedal Pulsating

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/06/feels-like-brake-pedal-pulsating.html

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What is Brake Drum Bar?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/what-is-brake-drum-bar.html

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ABS light stays on but brakes work fine?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/abs-light-stays-on-but-brakes-work-fine.html

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Vibrations while braking On Chevrolet Van?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/04/vibrations-while-braking-on-chevrolet.html

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Dragging brakes?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.in/2012/03/dragging-brakes.html

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Brake pedal stuck?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.in/2012/03/brake-pedal-stuck.html

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After replacing brake rotors and pads, brake pedal remains on floor?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/after-replacing-brake-rotors-and-pads.html

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How to replace Brake Power Booster?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/how-to-replace-brake-power-booster.html

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1997 Chevy Tahoe Brake lights not working?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/1997-chevy-tahoe-brake-lights-not.html

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How to service Drum brakes?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/how-to-service-drum-brakes.html

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What type of problems usually noticed on Drum brakes?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/what-type-of-problems-usually-noticed.html

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How to test Drum Brakes?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/how-to-test-drum-brakes.html

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Brake Bleeder Screw Function?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/brake-bleeder-screw-function.html

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Toyota Tundra: Parts diagram to replace Brake Drums?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/06/toyota-tundra-parts-diagram-to-replace.html

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Squeak and grinding sound is heard when brakes are applied?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/squeak-and-grinding-sound-is-heard-when.html

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Brake Pads Inspection on Acura Integra?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2011/11/brake-pads-inspection-on-acura-integra.html

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How to remove Brake Pads on Acura Integra?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2011/11/how-to-remove-brake-pads-on-acura.html

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How to remove Brake Disc Rotor on Acura Integra?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2011/11/how-to-remove-brake-disc-rotor-on-acura.html

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Brake Caliper OVERHAUL on Acura Integra?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2011/11/brake-caliper-overhaul-on-acura-integra.html

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How to remove Brake Caliper on Acura Integra?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2011/11/how-to-remove-brake-caliper-on-acura.html

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How to remove Parking Brake shoes on Acura Integra?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2011/11/how-to-remove-parking-brake-shoes-on.html

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How to remove Parking Brake Cable on Acura Integra?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2011/11/how-to-remove-parking-brake-cable-on.html

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Brake pedal is pulsating and vibrating?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2012/01/brake-pedal-is-pulsating-and-vibrating.html

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2002 Ford Windstar: Brake Warning Light ON dash?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/06/2002-ford-windstar-brake-warning-light.html

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These details will help.

Thanks.

  • Anonymous Dec 12, 2012

    god i hope its not super complicated, this is a cheap car and ill end up having to get my mechanic out there and possibly change the drum? new ones are sitting in the trunk. Also possibly the footbrake cable didnt come off that wheel?

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