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1989 Mazda b2200 Repair Question


Topics covered: Brakes, Wheel.
Mileage: 228,227 miles.

Asked on December 28, 2012

Mazda b2200 Brakes Problem

My mazda has been imoble for about 3 mounths in the snow and cold I go out to move it and my hand brake is NOT releasing. How can i fix this? truck is runing ok just the one problème
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Replied on December 30, 2012

Once the brakes are stuck, it is not easy to get them moving again. It could be the cable that is seized or the shoes that are stuck.
Lift up rear of vehicle and try banging at the wheels to get them loose. Some heavy jerking with gears might be able to get them to release.

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