Car is holding back like if emergency brake is engaged

Tiny
TINA52
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  • 1994 TOYOTA CAMRY
  • 3.0L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,400 MILES
Only when I first start the car I let it warm up. And then I go to take off the car feels like it's holding back I press the gas. And the car like wants to go big something is holding it back. I accelerate the gas pedal the car moves slowly. And when I let my foot off the gas it stops by itself. Like if I pushed the brakes but I don't push the brakes.
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2020 AT 7:44 AM

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Tiny
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Good morning,

Do you apply the parking brake when you are out of the car? It could be a frozen cable.

If this is the issue, it will reverse easier. Can you try backing up and see if it is easier?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/parking-brake-shoe-replacement

Roy
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Thursday, March 11th, 2021 AT 12:48 PM

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