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Back right brake locked on 01 Avensis,

  • 09-02-2011 6:31pm
    #1
    Cul a cnoic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 653 ✭✭✭


    Hi, Back right brake locked on 01 Avensis, took a run up the road and back thinking it would release but it is very hot and am getting that hot smell. Oh, and the handbrake is off.

    Any ideas whats wrong?

    thanks for looking


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  • #2
    Nissan doctor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,223 ✭✭✭Nissan doctor


    Has it got drums of disks?

    If its drums then one of the retaining springs may have broken or the handbrake cable is corroded.

    The caliper seal could be torn if it has disk brakes so the caliper piston isn't releasing. Could also be a problem with the handbrake cable with disks too.


  • #3
    Cul a cnoic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 653 ✭✭✭Cul a cnoic


    Nissan doctor wrote: »
    Has it got drums of disks?

    If its drums then one of the retaining springs may have broken or the handbrake cable is corroded.

    The caliper seal could be torn if it has disk brakes so the caliper piston isn't releasing. Could also be a problem with the handbrake cable with disks too.
    THANKS NISSAN DOCTOR, PIC BELOW OF THE BRAKES

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    NOT VERY GOOD WITH CARS!!


  • #4
    Nissan doctor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,223 ✭✭✭Nissan doctor


    Those are drum brakes, you would need to remove the drum to access the brake shoes and spring mechanisms, this might be very difficult though if they are seizing...


  • #5
    Max_Damage
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,461 ✭✭✭Max_Damage


    Drum brakes can be a nightmare to work on in general. Hitting it with a lump hammer may help unsieze them.


  • #6
    Cul a cnoic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 653 ✭✭✭Cul a cnoic


    Thanks for the replies. Tried hitting it but didn't work. Its left at the garage now so they will look at it in the morning.

    Thanks again


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  • #7
    Avns1s
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,423 ✭✭✭Avns1s


    Handbrake cable seize on these at an age. You could try moving it from side to side where it goes into the drum housing. Soimetimes it can free just a little. It does need to be replaced though.


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