Buying a 1969 Cadillac Fleetwood. Went to get it last night and ran into a few problems, seemed to get everything fixed for the most part except one thing. I can't get the passenger side rear wheel to unlock/rotate. Just drags when i pull it with the winch. Any ideas?
NRskinny
+1y
I have 72 Cutlass that did the same after being parked for some years. I just tool the back wheel off, and used a hammer to beat on the brake drum. I guess the pads were just froze to the drum or something.
bodydropped85
+1y
i believe the parking brake on those cars is vacuum operated.
keele
+1y
NRskinny thank I will try that next time I head down there.
James I was wondering about that but was not sure, so if it is vacuum operated and it is stuck on what should i do to release it. Also would the parking break just lock one of the back wheels instead of both?
BadCaddy666
+1y
its a cable operated e brake so its most likely just frozen up.