Stuck handbrake

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welshwagoner

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• Nov 8, 2012

• #1

Hi all,

1991 Range Rover has been sitting for about 5 years (I'm a sinner), tried to release the handbrake to give it a push, get it out the way a bit, but it would appear the handbrake is stuck on...

Any ideas?

Thanks!

 

ovalandrover

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• Nov 8, 2012

• #2

If the hanbrake has been left on for 5 years the handbrake shoes have probably rusted on to the drum so try slakening off the adjuster and spraying with a release agent and hitting the drum with a hammer to release the shoes good luck with that as you will be working under the centre of the car.

 

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MirfieldPete

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• Nov 8, 2012

• #3

welshwagoner said:

Hi all,

1991 Range Rover has been sitting for about 5 years (I'm a sinner), tried to release the handbrake to give it a push, get it out the way a bit, but it would appear the handbrake is stuck on...

Any ideas?

Thanks!

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If it's a manual then stick it in low ratio first gear or reverse and turn over the starter. It'll move even with the handbrake stuck on.

 

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welshwagoner

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• Nov 8, 2012

• #4

It's an automatic, does that make the above suggestion impossible?

 

rodntod

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• Nov 8, 2012

• #5

welshwagoner said:

It's an automatic, does that make the above suggestion impossible?

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try starting her up and slip it in and out of drive then reverse then drive again a few times,might come off

 

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welshwagoner

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• Nov 8, 2012

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Okay, I'll give that a go, thanks!