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Car Forum / Mitsubishi Cars / May 200797 Spyder brake question
Hi all, I just got a call from a lady with a 97 Spyder. After winter storage the rear brakes are locked. It was stored with the parking brake applied, so I'm guessing (at this point) that either a cable/pivot has frozen or the linings are stuck to the surface that they apply to. I'm wondering what type of parking brake system this car has. (integral to the rear caliper, drum and shoes on the inside of the rotor, other?). I guess I'm also making a big assumption that the vehicle has rear disc brakes. I'll be inspecting the car tomorrow evening. Any input is very much appreciated. > Hi all, > I just got a call from a lady with a 97 Spyder. After winter storage the [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > inspecting the car tomorrow evening. > Any input is very much appreciated. If disk brakes there is a small drum integral with the rotor, with mini brake shoes for the parking brake. >> Hi all, >> I just got a call from a lady with a 97 Spyder. After winter storage the [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > If disk brakes there is a small drum integral with the rotor, with mini > brake shoes for the parking brake. Yep, Checked it out today. Both rear parking brakes are locked solid, >>> Hi all, >>> I just got a call from a lady with a 97 Spyder. After winter storage [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Yep, Checked it out today. Both rear parking brakes are locked solid, Not sure how to loosen them up wd40 maybe? Just have to clean the discs really well afterwards... >> Yep, Checked it out today. Both rear parking brakes are locked solid, > > Not sure how to loosen them up wd40 maybe? Just have to clean the discs > really well afterwards... She's having the car towed here tomorrow. I've got to dig into it. The rotors look pretty grody. I think she's looking at a complete rear brake rebuild. We'll see once I get into it. This car appears to have some underbody rust issues. I'll know more when I get it up in the air. |
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