Whitestar Pilot Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 Washed the car two weeks ago after an ice storm. Parked it in front of the house. Went out today (60 degree weather) to take it for a spin, and the parking brake will not come off. There is rust all over the rotors. I'm sure this is the issue. Tried to break them free until the clutch started to smell. I gave up. Suggestions? Would WD-40 help? Is there something else I can spray on there? Should I take the wheels off and try to pry the brakes loose? BTW, I've listed this car for sale on Autotrader, and had pretty much ZERO response in three weeks time. At this point, I'm ready to give this car away, and I'm considering having it towed to the dealership, having them make me an offer, and forgetting about it. If anyone is interested in an '05 Legacy GT Limited 5MT, with 42,000 miles, PM me. Seriously. I've had enough. The car is completely stock, pearl white. I've just lost interest in it, and own two other vehicles. Its been my experience with this car that is does not like to sit for extended periods of time, even in the garage. -- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackhore Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 rust on the rotors is normal. Your troubleshooting methods should take into account that the parking brake is a drum brake and does not involve the rear caliper. It does surprise me that you aren't able to break them free by just attempting to roll the car in 1st or reverse. Perhaps removing a wheel and baning on the rotor drum surface with a dead blow would free them up. Worst case, you could always slide the caliper up and pull the rotors off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outahere Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 Have the tow truck driver put the rear wheels on a dolly, and tow it to your dealer. More than likely, both the parking brake pads and the disc pads have attached themselves to the drum and discs. On the other hand, WD40 might work, but will ruin the pads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backlash Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 just one thing i learned years ago... never use your E-Brake overnight if you can. last week it was so cold during the day, i got to work put E-brake on like i normally would. after work... i had the same problem, it finally went but man it smelt bad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molal24 Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 BTW, I've listed this car for sale on Autotrader, and had pretty much ZERO response in three weeks time. At this point, I'm ready to give this car away, and I'm considering having it towed to the dealership, having them make me an offer, and forgetting about it. If anyone is interested in an '05 Legacy GT Limited 5MT, with 42,000 miles, PM me. Seriously. I've had enough. The car is completely stock, pearl white. I've just lost interest in it, and own two other vehicles. Its been my experience with this car that is does not like to sit for extended periods of time, even in the garage. -- Where you located? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitestar Pilot Posted December 27, 2008 Author Share Posted December 27, 2008 I'm in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Sorry about all the negativity, its been a rough holiday season for me (Grandpa just passed on the 23rd). Seriously guys, there's not a rust-removing spray or something that can help me with this? Those brakes are locked on solid back there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackhore Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 Seriously guys, there's not a rust-removing spray or something that can help me with this? Those brakes are locked on solid back there.Sure there is, its called PB Blaster http://blasterchemical.com/images/images/products/PB-ts_lg.jpg Just not sure I'd spray it on my brake shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molal24 Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 Tulsa is a bit far for me...Sorry about your grandpa man. Before you go spray crazy, trying lifting your e-brake handle and releasing it a few times. It will probably unlock. Do this by lifting the e-brake as little as possible and then releasing fast. I had this happen with my Honda Accord once and it's been great since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitestar Pilot Posted December 27, 2008 Author Share Posted December 27, 2008 Broke it loose this morning by rocking the car back and forth. Thanks for help guys. I'll remember not to let it sit like that for so long right after a car wash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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