Rear brakes

2001 LEXUS RX 300
223,000 MILES • 3.0L • V6 • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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PHONESAI PHACHANH
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I had my rear brakes changed my car and now my tires locked up.
Mar 5, 2017 at 1:29 PM
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CARADIODOC
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With no other details or observations to go on, the best suspect is a parking brake cable that is rusted in the partially-applied position and is not releasing. Often they will release if the cable is flexed repeatedly by hand.
Mar 5, 2017 at 1:52 PM
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