Car starts will not drive after having the brakes lock up?

Tiny
JEN1478
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  • 2012 NISSAN ALTIMA
  • 2.5L
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 120,000 MILES
The car had brakes locked up. Replaced all brakes pads car starts now but won't drive. It goes into gear. Brake pedal functions normally.
Wednesday, July 12th, 2023 AT 2:50 PM

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Tiny
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It sounds like you have a bad master cylinder or booster. I would loosen the brake master mounting bolts three turns to see if the brakes release. If so, I would install a new brake master. Here is a guide and instructions on how to change the master out in case you need it. This guide may help as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/a-comprehensive-guide-to-fixing-automotive-brakes-locking-up

You will need to bleed the master before installation.

https://youtu.be/WDxvEQrMkBg

Here is a generic guide to help you step by step with instructions in the diagrams below to show you how on your car:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-brake-master-cylinder

Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.

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Thursday, July 13th, 2023 AT 12:20 PM

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