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Old Dec 19, 2004 | 12:44 PM
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BIG problem

Just got back from drivin my max. Ive been noticing that the brake pedal is behaving wierdly. Well today i found out wat i was: the back brakes are locked up it comes to a dead stop from 40 mph and stays there in nuetral on a hill. i dont use the parking brake becuase its auto unfourtnetly lol anyway any ideas on how to fix this? thanks
Old Dec 19, 2004 | 01:37 PM
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Check to see if the parking brake cable is seized up.

If the parking brake cable moves, then your calipers are seized and you'll need to replace them or you might give a shot on rebuilding yours.
Old Dec 19, 2004 | 01:55 PM
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ive never pulled the parking brake up since ive had it, just got a couple of weeks ago. im gonna have it serviced at the dealer under warrenty
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