Date:         Mon, 1 Nov 2010 17:58:13 -0700
Reply-To:     James V <chimivee@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         James V <chimivee@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Rear Brakes Seized?
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I washed my van yesterday, then moved it to the street. This
afternoon, I went to move it back to the driveway to do some work, and
it won't budge. I've had the rear drums seize up from rust before, but
usually it frees up easily with some gas pedal coaxing. But the van
isn't budging.

I reved it hard a half dozen times both in forward and reverse,
abusing the poor clutch, but it's not moving. (it will roll maybe an
inch). The hand brake feels normal when pulled, and while gasing it in
reverse, I can feel the tension in the hand brake until I let off - so
I presume it is indeed a locked drum...? Help appreciated!

Thanks,

James V
86 Syncro Westy