1995 Chevy Truck help please

1995 CHEVROLET TRUCK
100,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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SOULMAN530
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when i go in reverse the passenger side rear tire backs up a few feet then locks up and i cant go any where i can go forward but not back. i dont know anything about car repair when it comes to this please help. ps it has been extremly cold here and the problem gets a little better when the temp is at 30 degrees or above
Jan 21, 2009 at 12:36 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
Remove the tire / wheel then remove the brake drum and inspect the brakes for a broken hold down spring or even the e-brake cable sticking.

Let me know what you find.

Joe
NOTE: Make sure the truck is securely lifted before getting near or under it.
Jan 22, 2009 at 3:11 PM
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