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bludod59 |
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Member Posts: 26 Location: Redwood City, California | So, I have this 57 New Yorker which experiences brake lock up. Have to press between D and R back and forth to get it to eventually unlock so I can drive forward. In reverse, put your foot on the brake and it locks up pretty quickly. What am I looking at for a fix? Thanks. | ||
Shep |
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Expert Posts: 3400 Location: Chestertown, NY ( near Lake George) | You are looking at common complaints for this, I found several issues as have many others on the forum, do search for brakes locking, brakes not releasing, others I am sure will also jump in here.Btw, this not an e brake problem. Edited by Shep 2017-02-26 11:54 AM | ||
Powerflite |
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Expert 5K+ Posts: 9681 Location: So. Cal | Most of the time, it happens because the clips that hold the shoe on are missing or not working. This is especially true for lockups that happen in reverse. | ||
Richbo |
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Veteran Posts: 242 Location: 33844 | Very common for our cars brakes to lock up. Wheel-cylinder leaks are usually the reason (must be repaired) , or maybe just dampness after sitting for weeks (must be driven more). And if lock-up only in reverse- it is the rear-most shoe only - due to the location of the anchors. | ||
local2Ed |
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Extreme Veteran Posts: 580 | Richbo - 2017-03-01 8:04 PM Very common for our cars brakes to lock up. Wheel-cylinder leaks are usually the reason (must be repaired) , or maybe just dampness after sitting for weeks (must be driven more). And if lock-up only in reverse- it is the rear-most shoe only - due to the location of the anchors. I agree about the dampness. After sitting a few days during rain or high humidity, I can count on the right front wheel locking up on the first light application of the brakes. It only happens when moving slowly. I expect it so I make a first stop from about 20 MPH and after one time the brakes work fine until the next time the car sits when there is a lot of moisture in the air. Just to clarify, it's more of a grabbing front right brake that will lock the wheel but it will release when the car is stopped. I have new shoes, cylinders, hoses, steel lines and M/C. | ||
bludod59 |
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Member Posts: 26 Location: Redwood City, California | Trans is out and ready for rebuild. (IMG_2453.JPG) (IMG_2452.JPG) (IMG_2455.JPG) (IMG_2454.JPG) Attachments ---------------- IMG_2453.JPG (46KB - 155 downloads) IMG_2452.JPG (48KB - 154 downloads) IMG_2455.JPG (47KB - 145 downloads) IMG_2454.JPG (37KB - 139 downloads) | ||
matte |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 977 Location: Sydney, Australia | local2Ed - 2017-03-02 8:39 AM Richbo - 2017-03-01 8:04 PM Very common for our cars brakes to lock up. Wheel-cylinder leaks are usually the reason (must be repaired) , or maybe just dampness after sitting for weeks (must be driven more). And if lock-up only in reverse- it is the rear-most shoe only - due to the location of the anchors. I agree about the dampness. After sitting a few days during rain or high humidity, I can count on the right front wheel locking up on the first light application of the brakes. It only happens when moving slowly. I expect it so I make a first stop from about 20 MPH and after one time the brakes work fine until the next time the car sits when there is a lot of moisture in the air. Just to clarify, it's more of a grabbing front right brake that will lock the wheel but it will release when the car is stopped. I have new shoes, cylinders, hoses, steel lines and M/C. I'm glad to of read this.. I've had all new shoes, cylinders and hoses fitted a while ago. Recently after sitting for a week or 2, the front right brake will grab really abruptly until a couple brakes at the speed you mentioned. We have had more than a month of rain and high humidity. | ||
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