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Jamie86 · 04-11-2012, 07:24 PM

This past Saturday, I went for my first ride this year. When I was leaving the driveway, which goes uphill just a little, my right rear brake locked up and then released on its own. Does anyone have any reasons that this would be happening or any positive suggestions ? We have checked the brakes and it isn't getting hot, anymore than the rest of them, after driving around for awhile.

Fred K-OR · 04-11-2012, 07:45 PM

Could it be your parking brake that may not be releasing?

Tom Wesenberg · 04-11-2012, 08:03 PM

I've seen a couple do that and one was mine. It was E-brake lining problems both times. When I bought my 29 Tudor it had one E-brake lining and band missing, and the other side had the lining held on by one rivet.

Jamie86 · 04-11-2012, 08:48 PM

Thank you for your responses, I will check into the E-brake.

Bubby Sharp in KY · 04-11-2012, 09:32 PM

Jamie86 , This would be a good time to check the E brake carrier . There are at least three different carriers . 1 non reinforced 2 reinforced and, 3 reinforced with ears to keep band on carrier . If band slips off it wull lock up brakes . Bubby Sharp in KY

Jamie86 · 04-12-2012, 08:50 AM

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Thanks to all your input, I appreciate it.

Droobie · 04-12-2012, 05:24 PM

Jamie, I had the same problem and it turned out to be that my clevis pin fell out of the e brake arm. either that or i forgot it but i will not admit that!

04-11-2012, 07:24 PM	#1
Jamie86 Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville,IN. Posts: 95	Brake Problems. This past Saturday, I went for my first ride this year. When I was leaving the driveway, which goes uphill just a little, my right rear brake locked up and then released on its own. Does anyone have any reasons that this would be happening or any positive suggestions ? We have checked the brakes and it isn't getting hot, anymore than the rest of them, after driving around for awhile.

04-11-2012, 07:45 PM	#2
Fred K-OR Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stayton, Oregon Posts: 3,806	Re: Brake Problems. Could it be your parking brake that may not be releasing? __________________ Fred Kroon 1929 Std Coupe 1929 Huckster

04-11-2012, 08:03 PM	#3
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Brake Problems. I've seen a couple do that and one was mine. It was E-brake lining problems both times. When I bought my 29 Tudor it had one E-brake lining and band missing, and the other side had the lining held on by one rivet.

04-11-2012, 08:48 PM	#4
Jamie86 Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville,IN. Posts: 95	Re: Brake Problems. Thank you for your responses, I will check into the E-brake.

04-11-2012, 09:32 PM	#5
Bubby Sharp in KY Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gilbertsville KY Posts: 82	Re: Brake Problems. Jamie86 , This would be a good time to check the E brake carrier . There are at least three different carriers . 1 non reinforced 2 reinforced and, 3 reinforced with ears to keep band on carrier . If band slips off it wull lock up brakes . Bubby Sharp in KY Last edited by Bubby Sharp in KY; 04-11-2012 at 09:37 PM. Reason: incomplete

04-12-2012, 08:50 AM	#6
Jamie86 Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville,IN. Posts: 95	Re: Brake Problems. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks to all your input, I appreciate it.

04-12-2012, 05:24 PM	#7
Droobie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Mooresville NC. Posts: 161	Re: Brake Problems. Jamie, I had the same problem and it turned out to be that my clevis pin fell out of the e brake arm. either that or i forgot it but i will not admit that!