Greenhorn Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Hi guys I have a freelander S reg and I think my breaks are seizing I have discs at the front and drums at the back, ive just had new discs and pads put on front and new pipes, but over last couple of days when ive pulled away its been sticky. Any suggestions please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 jack the car up take the wheels off....take the drums off ...power wash off......can pour some really hot water on first...then check the cylinder to see if it is free or sticking...if you grease anything up like the expander...only use copper slip...sparingly...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88b Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Another problem could be the hand BRAKE cable sticking or seized . Chock the front wheels and jack the back up release the hand brake and see if the wheels turn easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenhorn Posted February 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Thanks for that I will try them tips out thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fib new Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 See if the vcu isn't seized. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 (edited) Front caliper slider pins could be seized, or the drum brakes have been adjusted too much and are too tight. Easiest way to check is to jack the vehicle up at each corner one after the other and try to rotate the relevant wheel each time. Handbrake off when checking rear wheels with front wheels supported with wedges. Edited February 5, 2014 by Dancake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Another favourite is the actuator cam that goes through the back plate. The pivot becomes full of crud or rust and starts to sieze! When you release the hand brake the cam keeps the brake shoes pushed against the drum! Wire brush around the pivot area and use a bit of releasing oil. Then manually move the cam back and forth, until it is free moving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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