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A55

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166 posts

74 months

I have a MR2 convertible that I rarely use, but when my Alfa was off the road I took it to work. About a mile before I got to work the brakes started binding, I had just come off the motorway. By the time I got to work they were holding noticeably. I parked the car planning to call breakdown when my shift was over but 30 minutes later the car was stood in the middle of the car park although the handbrake was on. I drove it home with no issues. I had brakes and callipers done in March. Been meaning to take it back to the garage that done the brakes.

Again thoughts on what might be wrong anyone?

Metric Max

1,689 posts

239 months

The brakes cooled down and the parking brake no longer held. Don't you leave your car in gear or park?
Sounds like the caliphers are semi seized due to lack of use.
Need to get a decent garage to free them off, and then drive it regularly, and use everything, wipers, heater fan, all switches etc; give it a thorough workout.
When I had a TVR I did exactly this and never had any problems in 6 years 20K miles of ownership.
I think the reason that TVR's have a reputation for problems is that people don't use them enough. Any mainstream car would get the same issues if treated in this way

A55

Original Poster:

166 posts

74 months

Thanks!