Can't push car backwards - Why??????
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Racer
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: Marlborough MA
Can't push car backwards - Why??????
I'm having trouble moving the car backwards. I had originally thought this was the fault of the tranny, but the motor and trans are out of the car now, and the problem is still there. I can easily push the car forward, but backwards, I typically get 1/4 to 1/2 turn of the wheels before I have resistance. This problem was not the case when I first got the car, as we rolled it off the trailer backwards with no problem. The E-brake cable is disconnected in prep for body separation.
Any thoughts? I can't figure what would allow smooth motion forward, but resistance and eventual lock-up going backwards... Thanks in advance!
Any thoughts? I can't figure what would allow smooth motion forward, but resistance and eventual lock-up going backwards... Thanks in advance!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2002
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From: Sodertalje/Sweden
Re: Can't push car backwards - Why?????? (75 BBC Stingray)
It sounds like the E brake brakeshoes that are giving you grief.My old Volvo does that sometimes and its beacause the shoes move around in the drum and lock up against the drum. :smash: :smash: :cheers:
Melting Slicks
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From: OKC Oklahoma
Re: Can't push car backwards - Why?????? (75 BBC Stingray)
It sounds like your e-brake shoes are catching. I know that you said that you have it disconnected, but the shoes may still be keeping it from going backwards. If you can get to it, you can try adjusting the shoes all the way in.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2001
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From: Minneapolis, Mn USA
Re: Can't push car backwards - Why?????? (79VetteMike)
This happened to me and it was the E-brakes. The shoes moved out a little and somehow bacame binded up and pretty much self destructed. I had to get a flatbed as I was stranded in a parking lot 25 miles from home.
Once I got home, I removed the drivers side rear disc and the E-brake hardware fell to the ground all distorted-nice deal. I went over to the passenger side and removed the rear disc and the hardware there was in perfect shape. Needless to say, now I have removed all E-brake hardware so this will never happen again.
Its really not a problem since I have an automatic. I just dont park on any steep hills.
Brent...
Once I got home, I removed the drivers side rear disc and the E-brake hardware fell to the ground all distorted-nice deal. I went over to the passenger side and removed the rear disc and the hardware there was in perfect shape. Needless to say, now I have removed all E-brake hardware so this will never happen again.
Its really not a problem since I have an automatic. I just dont park on any steep hills.
Brent...
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From: Edwards CA
Re: Can't push car backwards - Why?????? (75 BBC Stingray)
When I push my car back out of the garage sometimes the e brakes hang a little making it hard to push. I bounce the rear end up and down and they release.
