truck feels glued to driveway !!! Brakes jammed?
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truck feels glued to driveway !!! Brakes jammed?
This morning I went to pull out of my driveway, & the truck wouldn't move. It wasn't the powertrain/ drivetrain- it was like the tires were glued to the pavement. Something similar has hapened before: after giving it some RMPS's there's like a "break free" sound (kinda like when you crack loose a bolt) then it's fine. This usually hapens when it's not driven for a few days (which is the case this time). I was in a hurry for work this morning, so I didn't give it too much gas or try too hard, i just left it & took my other car. What exactly could it be? I'm not very familiar with drum brakes/ emergency brake systems. Is this a common issue? What should I do to A.) break it free this time & B.) ensure that this doesn't hapen in the future? Note: the e-brake works well (ie: when it's engaged, the truck won't roll, even on a steep driveway)
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not sure what this would be but Im thinking tranny honestly. have you had a hard time shifting gears? does the clutch slip as your trying to break it free? or is the clutch maybe sticking?
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If it has been wet, it might be the rear brake shoes rusting to the brake drum with the e-brake applied. That will give that sort of symptom. Might try parking next time with the e-brake off (block the wheels if worried about rolling) and see if it rolls easy after a few days parked.
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If it has been wet, it might be the rear brake shoes rusting to the brake drum with the e-brake applied. That will give that sort of symptom. Might try parking next time with the e-brake off (block the wheels if worried about rolling) and see if it rolls easy after a few days parked.
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i believe that- like i said, it's hapened before, & the truck has been sitting for 3 days this time with the e-vrake on, it's also been rainy/ wet & failry humid/ not cold. I'll keep that in mind.
The issue is- how do i get the darn thing to free up this time so i can drive it? How do i break it loose? I didn't force it too much this morning because i didn't want run into my garage door if it broke loose, or into the street (in reverse)
How do i knock it loose?
The issue is- how do i get the darn thing to free up this time so i can drive it? How do i break it loose? I didn't force it too much this morning because i didn't want run into my garage door if it broke loose, or into the street (in reverse)
How do i knock it loose?
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i'll try rockin' it
any other suggestions to get it broken loose this time? how 'bout penetrating oil/ wd40 to use? if so, where would i put it exactly?
any other suggestions to get it broken loose this time? how 'bout penetrating oil/ wd40 to use? if so, where would i put it exactly?
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Might pull the drums and see if there is a lot of dirt/brake dust/rust build-up inside, if so clean w/ brake cleaner and a wire brush. Also lube up the moving parts of the e-brake mechanism and also check the brake shoe adjustment. Also check the brake shoe condition, them may be worn down.
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ok- i'll try the brake parts cleaner
one more thing- the e-brake handle disengages with a normal feel, the handle itself is not jammed, does that make a difference?
one more thing- the e-brake handle disengages with a normal feel, the handle itself is not jammed, does that make a difference?
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Well do you have manual hubs? I would assume you do. You can put it in 4L without locking the hubs just to get it to move. I would not lock the hubs and go very far on dry pavement. Not good for the drive train. I run around the yard in 4L a lot with the hubs unlocked just to go slow and not tear up the yard. So I'm not really in 4L just 2L
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yes, manual hubs. I'm just tryng to get the darn thing broken free this one time. i should have paid more attention to it last time it hapened after sitting for a day & a half (it was hard enough to get it to move then) this time it's been sitting 3 days so it's goign to considerably harder.
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Well if you are just going to move about a wee bit locking the hubs just to break loose will/should not hurt anything. Tight turns will but if you just lock it up and put it in 4L you "should" be alright.
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I left mine on hard (on a hill here) between September and December last year and while it did stretch the parking brake cable, it was barely stuck. We're in a wet climate, similar I would think to Everett, Wash.
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thanks for the advice all! i got home, warmed the truck up for about 10min, then tried gently moving it forward or backward, then i put it in reverse & floored it, it took some power, then i literally felt the rear brakes break loose. I drove it around for awhile & parked it on the street so i won't need to use the e-brake, & next time i do i'll make sure & move it a few feet back & forth once a day just to be safe. it's the wet & muggy weather, i think humidity does it. i dont really want to open up or replace the rear brakes since they still work great.
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