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1998 Nissan Maxima Repair Question


Topics covered: Wheel, Brake fluid, Parking brake.
Mileage: 17,000 miles.

Asked on May 26, 2012

I put my car in reverse my passenger back tire will not spin...i checked transmissin fluid and it is fine....what do u think...thank u

Some say its my tranmission some same my brake mayb hve locked up
Avatar Asked by kazlee731

Answer

Replied on May 26, 2012

If the driver's side wheel turns you know the transmission is working. Suspect a locking right rear brake. That can be caused by a parking brake cable stuck partially applied or a wheel cylinder that is dripping brake fluid onto the linings.

Tiny Answered by caradiodoc (expert)
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