t0ad Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 This is a weird problem. Here's what happens. I get to work, car sits for 8-9 hours, and when I go out and fire it up and put it in reverse, the car lurches a bit and stays in place. Usually it just rolls back as smooth as butter. I actually have to give it a little gas in order for it to 'break free' and start rolling backwards idling. It makes the same creaking sound you hear when you're right on the threshold of stopping the car or creeping forward with the brake, and then it's fine for the rest of the day. This has happened twice so far .. it's weird. It's almost like the brakes got wet and rusted to the rotor over the course of the day. The rotors don't look out of the ordinary though, and I've never had this issue with my old car that was also 4 wheel discs. The first time this happened, it was a very rainy day, but the second time it happened it was clear and sunny. Is it just the composition of the stock pads thats causing it to randomly 'glue' itself to the rotor? There's no other strange noises after the inital breaking free sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWD Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Mine used to do that after I'd wash it and it would sit for a day or so. It's something with the way the E-Brake mates to the rear calipers. No worries I'd say....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forestir Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Rear parking brakes are actually drums attached to the brake rotors. Could be that's sticking, but not visible if you just look at the discs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t0ad Posted July 19, 2006 Author Share Posted July 19, 2006 Ah, that's cool. The sound definitely sounded like it was coming from the rear end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongHiway Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Only when backing up? Could be the parking brake cable is gettting stuck - happens. Solutions are varied from replacement to adjustment. Try not using the parking brake and see what happens (aside from the car rolling away on you...). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t0ad Posted July 19, 2006 Author Share Posted July 19, 2006 I didn't use it on the days I had the stuck problem; I've only used the parking brake 3 or 4 times so far, as I never really park on any sort of incline. That, and the release button is ridiculously stiff. I'm not exactly a weakling, but it usually takes me pressing down with both thumbs on that damned button to get it to release Maybe I'll ask El Dealero about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillboy Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Pull up on the parking brake handle when pressing the button in...it will be much easier. Regular use of the parking brake will keep it from freezing up due to rust. It is still ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfool Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 my car does the same thing occasionally when placed into reverse. i use the parking brake every time cuz i'm anal about racking on the gears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opie Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 It's almost like the brakes got wet and rusted to the rotor over the course of the day. Ding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfool Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 hap'd again today...anyone else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KartRacerBoy Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Bump! Stuck parking brake. Same symptoms. If I give the car enough go juice, it "brakes" free (I kill me). But today, it's REALLY stuck and I'm afraid of burning out the clutch. Tried popping the clutch three times and hefty amounts of throttle to back out of garage three times. No go. Literally. But now lots of clutch stink. Stuck at home and can't get to work. Suggestions to break it free? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnus617 Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 hit it with a hammer! never, under any circumstances, take sleeping pills at the same time as a laxative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJMC Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 piss on it to get it unfrozen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KartRacerBoy Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Pissed on my rubber mallet and hit the back of the rotors. Unfrozen but pain in the ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillboy Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Bump! Stuck parking brake. Same symptoms. If I give the car enough go juice, it "brakes" free (I kill me). But today, it's REALLY stuck and I'm afraid of burning out the clutch. Tried popping the clutch three times and hefty amounts of throttle to back out of garage three times. No go. Literally. But now lots of clutch stink. Stuck at home and can't get to work. Suggestions to break it free? Drive the kart to work. It is still ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grimbeaver Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Yeah it happens to me, after a wet day or a wash. I gathered it was just rust as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KartRacerBoy Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Went out for a little spin. Driver's side rear drum/rotor is slightly warm to the touch on a 40 F degree day. Passenger side is cool to the touch. Seems like one side must be dragging (and it sounds like it, too). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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