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Author:  Brussell [ Sat Jan 15, 2011 2:42 am ]
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Hi, Spring last year when I first got the car I could push it very easily on a flat by myself in netural hand brake all the way off.

Not it's a huge effort! And no I didn't get weaker -_-.
I'm guessing the brakes are some how stuck on and not sure on any quick ways to find out.

it's a 67 VC valiant with drumk brakes all round.

How would I find out if the drums, or hand brake are sticking...?

Thanks.

Author:  wjajr [ Sat Jan 15, 2011 5:42 am ]
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Jack up each wheel, and give it a twirl… Remember if you have a Suregrip (posi) both rear wheels need to be off the ground & gear box in neutral.

Author:  Romeo Furio [ Sun Jan 16, 2011 12:51 pm ]
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Had the same thing on my 64 Belvedere, front brake cylinder was the culprit. Now I know that this may sound stupid but check the air in the tires. Had a 78 Corvette in the shop that was a bear to push. Only had 20 psi in the tires. Upped it to 40 and was pushing it around with one hand.

Author:  ESP47 [ Sat Jan 22, 2011 7:25 pm ]
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nvm

Author:  hantayo13 [ Sun Jan 23, 2011 7:13 am ]
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check tire pressure .... also adjust brakes.... how long sitting????/brakes might of rusted to drums

keep on roddin'

Author:  wjajr [ Sun Jan 23, 2011 9:48 am ]
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Try some of this. LOL

My car doesn’t roll so well either.

Bill

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