Hi
The handbrake has seized on my 03 406, which was parked for month, any ideas how to resolve it. I didnt try anything this morning as i was running late for work was going to drive it in. if i get moving it what damage would it cause the brake drum? or will it rectify itself, is it a big job to fix?
Seized handbrake
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Re: Seized handbrake
If you want to play it safe take the wheels off and give the centre of the discs a belt. Otherwise rock the car back and forth in gear; that'll free them off! It's basically the friction material stuck to the inside of the drum.
1996 406 1.8LX Got a bad case of hydro lock!
1996 406 Executive 2.0 Turbo XU10J2TE No longer hangin' on in there
1997 Honda CB500V
2003 Volvo V40 1.8 GDi SE killed by a nutter in a beemer 5 series
2008 Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Titanium X
"Always look on the bright side of life, dedo, dedo dedodedo"
1996 406 Executive 2.0 Turbo XU10J2TE No longer hangin' on in there
1997 Honda CB500V
2003 Volvo V40 1.8 GDi SE killed by a nutter in a beemer 5 series
2008 Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Titanium X
"Always look on the bright side of life, dedo, dedo dedodedo"