Stuck handbrake!!

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jimbob29
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Post Sat Apr 20, 2013 5:03 pm

Just released the handbrake and the left hand wheel has locked up.the car has been parked up for a couple of weeks now and I've tried reversing it and driving it forward but it won't budge?thers slack on both cables when handbrake is released shall I hit the drum with a hammer or something?
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chh137
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Post Sat Apr 20, 2013 5:28 pm

Sounds like the brake lining has come adrift ,wheel and drum off I'm afraid.
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Post Sat Apr 20, 2013 6:09 pm

Get out the trusty hammer and give the caliper/drum a good smack :mad:
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Post Sat Apr 20, 2013 6:36 pm

Get out the trusty hammer and give the caliper/drum a good smack :mad:
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