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Discussion in '206/246' started by mar3kl, Sep 8, 2019.

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  1. mar3kl

    mar3kl Formula Junior

    Nov 17, 2011
    470
    Silicon Valley
    Full Name:
    Mark
    #1 mar3kl, Sep 8, 2019
    Why oh why did I have to use the parking brake while parked? The pads somehow got stuck to the rotors and I couldn’t move it. Tried rocking the car back and forth to no avail. Eventually had it flatbedded home, whereupon the pads became unstuck on the trip back and are now fine. First time in seven years of ownership that the car’s stranded me.
     
  2. cls

    cls Formula 3

    Jun 12, 2007
    1,663
    Los Angeles/Montreal
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    Chris
    #2 cls, Sep 8, 2019
    The parking brake is a pretty simple, and mostly exposed, cable operated system. Should be easy to diagnose.
     
  3. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
    Owner Rossa Subscribed

    Dec 6, 2002
    79,380
    Houston, Texas
    Full Name:
    Bubba
    #3 BigTex, Sep 8, 2019
    As you have seen the "clamp on" caliper only clamps.....unclamping is another matter.

    More experienced can comment, but a good cleaning and lube, and then, as I do, look for a brick and chock the wheels.
     

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