Transmission and Brake Problem

Tiny
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  • 1995 NISSAN MAXIMA
  • 3.0L
  • V6
  • 4WD
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  • 255,000 MILES
When I go into reverse my back tires lock up but the car will still go forward. And my brake light on my dash stays on and won't go off, what does that mean?
Thursday, August 18th, 2016 AT 9:27 PM

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Tiny
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It makes a difference if the warning light is red or yellow. If it is red, it is telling you there is a problem in one half of the brake's hydraulic system or the parking brake is not released. Given the combination of symptoms, I would suspect a rear wheel cylinder is leaking or the parking brake is not fully released. If a rear parking brake cable is rusted in the partially-applied position, it will make that brake lock up very easily. The "Brake" light might not turn off too.
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Thursday, August 18th, 2016 AT 11:06 PM

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