Wheel jammed

[Fearstriker]

I have been having this problem quite often. After warming up my car in the morning, when I engage forward gear and release the hand brake, the car does not move forward. When I accelerate it, the car drags itself forward (tire marking on the floor). I noticed the rear left wheel is jammed and not turning at all. Same if I try to reverse the car. What I do is to pull and release the handbrake a couple of times. It works though not instantly.

 

I was told by my mechanics that when I wash my car - wheels the day before, water went into the handbrake cable. It got rusty over night. Remedy: do not wash the car with the hand brake engaged. Do not park the car with the handbrake on. Just engage the gear in P (parking). Is this THE Solution?

 

Any suggestion?

 

Thanks.

[Turbobrick]

The handbrakes may be sticking, that's true. However, my handbrake works with brake drums as well and I wash my brick at night and engage the handbrake after my wash. They release fine the next morning, what gives?

 

I guess for your case try leaving the handbrakes disengaged for one wash and find the flattest spot to park and observe the next morning whether the same wheel seizure occus.

[Pauly75ts]

Hi! there, Fearstriker,

 

This sounds like you have drums behind, when was the last time you service the handbrake linkage, overhaul the rear brake drums? Could be caused by dust from the brake shoes causing the brake cylinder to jam. How about the adjuster mechanism wasn't adjusted properly? Are the linkage greased? Do you see rust on the brake cable? If so, I'd suggest you oil or replace with a new cable.

 

Rgds

 

Paul Yong

[Fearstriker]

Thanks, everyone. The rear brake is the drum type. Yes, I tried not engaging the hand brake when I parked over night after washing. No problem in the morning.

 

Will send my car for servicing as suggested by Paul.

 

Thanks, again.

[Yongwd]

sounds like you have got a sticky piston. Send your car for drum brakes servicing. Do replace the 2 cylinders if they are leaking or worn off.

 

 

Thanks, everyone. The rear brake is the drum type. Yes, I tried not engaging the hand brake when I parked over night after washing. No problem in the morning.

 

Will send my car for servicing as suggested by Paul.

 

Thanks, again.

[Mikee]

I'm having this problem too with my rear drum brake..after washing my ride the previous night..

[Cmtan1]

Anyone who has this problem are driving Mazda 3? I understand this is the problem encountered for the recent recall to change to rear disc brakes.

[Mzrmazda3]

I do have this problem Rear drum brake will get stuck if i wash my ride & splash plenty of water to wash the rims the day before Edited April 25, 2006 by Mzrmazda3

[Mikee]

Mazda 3 got recall ah? When was it..?

[Mzrmazda3]

Those Mazda 3 sedans with rear drum brake will be upgraded to rear disc brake by Mazda Motor FOC

[Mikee]

Wah..that's coolz..got a question here..if my car orginally comes with reear drum brake..can I go to some workshop and change to rear disc brake?

 

Sorry if its a sillie question...

[Mzrmazda3]

Bro, think you better refer to the thread 'Rear brake disc for 1.5l & 1.6l' for more technical details on drum brakes & rear discs There is a post by our in house guru, Bro Genie Rear drum change to rear disc is possible but dunno will it screw up your braking system if it is not done properly Cost i think it's around 1K odd

Edited April 25, 2006 by Mzrmazda3

[Mikee]

okay.. that's quite costly..do u think its worth the $$?

 

Actually rear drum should be quite safe 1 right..for normal 'point A <-> B' riding...

[Mzrmazda3]

IMHO, rear drum is definately safe for normal Point A to Point B travelling Although rear disc looks chio but i feel that the monies can be spend on other things

[Mikee]

I have to agree with u bro..rear disc is Nicez! especially when u see the light reflection shinning back to u..hee

[Mzrmazda3]

Beauty comes with a price

[Yeobh]

Get yr mech to check the brake shoe and drum clearance.The other possibilty is the shoe heel need some filling. Brake cable are normally lubricated, looks like maybe it time to replace the cable.

[Zepil99]

i always wash my car with hand brake engaged, no such problem. maybe car is new.

 

But i was told that to prevent such problem, after washing the car, dive it 1-2 round the MSCP or where ever, brake abit here and there and it should try the brake pretty fast. This will prevent water accumulation and cause rust formation overnight if your braking system is already old.