Brakes jammed on

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Have not used my T350 for a couple of weeks and just gone to move it and the brakes are jammed on Handbrake is off and if you give it some welly it will move but the brakes are definitely on.....anyone know what I can do please?

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Can see the pads/discs and think your right in that the rears have rusted on to the discs but I can move it back and forward so they are released......just tht they are staying 'applied' so its like moving it around with your foot on your brake. Not sure how to get them to release completely again?

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I can move it back or forward a couple of feet (or more if I try I guess) by giving it plenty of power but it certainly will not roll......as soon as you take your foot off the gas it stops moving and stalls unless you dip the clutch in time.

Just seems as though they are permanently on at the back but obviously not so hard that you cant move it with a bit of throttle......certainly couldnt drive it though.

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Know what you mean guys as I have had them drag before and as you say they sort themselves out pretty quickly, just never had them like this before. Imagine your trying to drive the car with the handbrake full on which seems to be the case with mine......can move it if you force it but as soon as you take your foot off the power it will stop immediately.

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Thanks Chris i'll see what I can sort out in the morning. Most gutting thing is I had my new sports exhaust delivered today from TVR Power so it looks like i'll be putting it on the car tomorrow and then just sitting in the garage

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zooooom said:

Well at least it will give you time to get some earpugs

Every cloud eh

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Phoned Castle this morning and they suggested using a hammer and block of wood on the rear callipers to try and release them

After several hits, then move back and forward, few more hits etc they finally released

Thanks for all the help and suggestions (apart from the greasing of the discs that is!!!!!!).

Will get cracking on the exhaust now

Rob.

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Yup all done....not the best of jobs lying on a cold garage floor trying to get rusted nuts/bolts off an exhaust, but well worth it

Sounds amazing!!!! Off for a good long drive now as only had a quick spin round the block when I finished (had to do something for the missus to keep her sweet!).

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I can safely say I will not be putting the old one back on......ever!! Well pleased with new ones, but doubt the neighbours are as thrilled as me