Brakes sticking on parked up car

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Hi all,

I think I know the answer to this one but thought I would check.

For the past year I've been using public transport to get to work and as a result have been leaving my car parked on the drive all week (only driving it on Saturdays and Sundays). I park in gear with the handbrake off and all was fine...up until a few weeks ago.

Now after a couple of days the wheels are locked. They pop free if I give it some gas but this doesn't sound healthy and just today my rear wheel slid about two foot before freeing itself. It's one hell of a bang!

What can I do?

I'm guessing rocking back and forth every couple of days would stop the problem (my guess being that it's rust) but is it anything to worry about? Will I do any lasting damage?

If it makes any difference it's a Clio 200 Cup and it's a gravel surface.

Thanks.

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Th car was only serviced a couple of months ago but it was the main dealer who I dont trust or rate (just for the warranty).

Not sure about spraying my brakes!

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gazza285 said:

Nothing worse for a used car than to be stood still, take it for a spin more often.

Aye, I agree. I will just have to start getting in the routine of taking it out after work a couple of times each week.

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Spare tyre said:

Leave it in gear and give it a gentle push every couple of days

Unfortunately I can't push the car as its a gravel surface.

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I'm out tomorrow morning so will give it a proper run when it's warmed up.

Hopefully it won't be as bad once the weather changes.

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Vipers said:

Hoink said:

Hi all,

I think I know the answer to this one but thought I would check.

For the past year I've been using public transport to get to work and as a result have been leaving my car parked on the drive all week (only driving it on Saturdays and Sundays). I park in gear with the handbrake off and all was fine...up until a few weeks ago.

Now after a couple of days the wheels are locked. They pop free if I give it some gas but this doesn't sound healthy and just today my rear wheel slid about two foot before freeing itself. It's one hell of a bang!

What can I do?

I'm guessing rocking back and forth every couple of days would stop the problem (my guess being that it's rust) but is it anything to worry about? Will I do any lasting damage?

If it makes any difference it's a Clio 200 Cup and it's a gravel surface.

Thanks.

This cost me a grand on the Volvo. The shoes used to be riveted on, (apparantly), now they are glued. One of mine came off and jammed on top of the other one.

This scored the inside of the drum. Not being into DIY, took it in for repair, just a tad over a grand.

Not sure if it's the same problem as yours.

Ouch...I hope not!

It's okay when I've been driving. I think I better start using it more.