Wheel trouble

[lanky]

I hadn't used my car since saturday when I washed it. I got into it today and set off to college but when I went to reverse it felt like it wouldn't go backwards, so I tried forwards same problem. Felt like there was something obstructing the rear passenger side wheel. So I gave it some more beans and it went. Then I there was some wierdness sound wise from the wheel, and it was as if the wheel was flat. So I jumped out and checked but it was fine. Then started it again and it was all good? Anyone know what this was?
Cheers.

 

[tidyclio]

Sounds like the handbrake has caused the rear brakes to stick the noises sound a bit like a clunk as they release under force

 

[lanky]

Yeah sounds about right. Was it anything to do with the wash? I did a jet up into the arches if that affects anything.

 

[tidyclio]

More than likely it was the wash that done it leaving the water on mine without moving it for even a few hours can do this

 

[kiza1986]

Probably the rear brake shoes have seized... can happen at any time!!

Kiza

 

[lanky]

So its all good then? Or something that needs to be fixed? sorry I'm a complete amateur.

 

[edde]

So its all good then? Or something that needs to be fixed? sorry I'm a complete amateur.

Needs fixing . Its a bit of a pin to do them cost about £30 from Halford for new rear shoes. then takes a bit to fit them.

 

[lanky]

Bearing in mind they are drum brakes? I'm not sure what these shoes are though.

 

[lanky]

:bump:

 

[G_F]

Shoes (pads) go in the drum

 

[lanky]

Damn so now, i've got to get into the drum. Should be in the haynes though.

 

[Laura]

nah its fine, insted of putting the hand break on when leaving it for a long time ie over night, just leave it in gear. its fine, common in this weather

 

[lanky]

Oh excelent cheers.