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1963 Buick Riviera Repair Question


Topics covered: Parking brake, Parking brake cable, Wheel.
Mileage: 54,000 miles.

Asked on March 15, 2012

What might be the cause on why I cannnot push this vehicle while in nuetral with the emergency brake released?

This car has been sitting in a garage for 12 years and does not run at this time. I tried to push the vehicle out of the garage and did move it about 4 feet before it simply would not move. I placed in neutral several times and also released the emergency brake several times but no luck. I, with much effort,was able to push it back 4 feet to its original home. Any thoughts?
Avatar Asked by Thomas Fitzin

Answer

Replied on March 15, 2012

Check for frozen parking brake cables, frozen wheel cylinders, fluid contamination.

Tiny Answered by Wrenchtech (expert)
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