Smiffs Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 One if the vans is parked up for sale. Went to move it tonight and the brakes are jammed solid. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no balls Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Will it move at all? If so, keep banging the brakes, stopping, starting, stopping, starting etc. If not, take the wheels off and check if it's the pads/discs that have rusted up. NB - Used to be a piston head when she had shit cars Don't you know a mechanic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffs Posted November 2, 2011 Author Share Posted November 2, 2011 Yeah but he's currently sat in my house with my ex wife eating off my plates!! Good luck to him!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anewman Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 drag it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anewman Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Yeah but he's currently sat in my house with my ex wife eating off my plates!! Good luck to him!! you want him shot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no balls Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 you want him shot? No, he wants him to sort his seized brakes out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennboltw Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 HIt the center of the wheel rim a couple of times with a rubber mallet, this should release the brakes....works every time for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennboltw Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Hit the center of the wheel rim a couple of times with a rubber mallet, this should release the brakes....works every time for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 I think it's going to be a wheels off job. NB is WW's Kylie Minogue (one for the older heads) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffs Posted November 2, 2011 Author Share Posted November 2, 2011 you want him shot? No!! Far from it!! Who'll buy me out of the house then?! He's a decent fella by all accounts and so long as the kids are ok then I care not who shes with. Single people move on. So rubber mallet....a flaggers maul will have to do. I'll get me riggers and scruffs on int morn so I look the part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffs Posted November 2, 2011 Author Share Posted November 2, 2011 No, he wants him to sort his seized brakes out. Funnily enough it's booked in at his garage to get it fixed!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no balls Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 So rubber mallet....a flaggers maul will have to do. I'll get me riggers and scruffs on int morn so I look the part. Oooooooofff! Can I come and help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffs Posted November 2, 2011 Author Share Posted November 2, 2011 Oooooooofff! Can I come and help? They might be a but too mucky and smelly for your liking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anewman Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 No!! Far from it!! Who'll buy me out of the house then?! He's a decent fella by all accounts and so long as the kids are ok then I care not who shes with. Single people move on. So rubber mallet....a flaggers maul will have to do. I'll get me riggers and scruffs on int morn so I look the part. is he a white bolton wanderers fan then hahaha? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Spider Posted November 2, 2011 Site Supporter Share Posted November 2, 2011 I've heard you only need a balloon..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffs Posted November 2, 2011 Author Share Posted November 2, 2011 (edited) is he a white bolton wanderers fan then hahaha? Na a ginger Munich from Islamabad! Edited November 2, 2011 by Smiffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anewman Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Na a ginger Munich from Islamabad! i wouldnt be standing for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Na a ginger Munich from Islamabad! Could be worse: your kids could be living with a Wiganer who works in Health & Safety Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burndens Bogs Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 My guess is it's just the handbrake(rear wheels) that are stuck. Start the van,put it in reverse,release handrake then sharply release clutch.If this doesn't work initially, stick it in first gear and release clutch, then quickly stick it in reverse and release the clutch - if you repeat this quickly you'll be creating like a rocking motion, this should be enough to release it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffs Posted November 2, 2011 Author Share Posted November 2, 2011 Could be worse: your kids could be living with a Wiganer who works in Health & Safety Then I'd be taking up jcs offer!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no balls Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 My guess is it's just the handbrake(rear wheels) that are stuck. Start the van,put it in reverse,release handrake then sharply release clutch.If this doesn't work initially, stick it in first gear and release clutch, then quickly stick it in reverse and release the clutch - if you repeat this quickly you'll be creating like a rocking motion, this should be enough to release it. That's what fat Kylie said further up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffs Posted November 2, 2011 Author Share Posted November 2, 2011 My guess is it's just the handbrake(rear wheels) that are stuck. Start the van,put it in reverse,release handrake then sharply release clutch.If this doesn't work initially, stick it in first gear and release clutch, then quickly stick it in reverse and release the clutch - if you repeat this quickly you'll be creating like a rocking motion, this should be enough to release it. With revs or just let it stall? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burndens Bogs Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 That's what fat Kylie said further up Where did FK mention putting the car in reverse? With revs or just let it stall? Yes with some revs, but without overdoing it and always be ready with your foot brake - because if the brake does release suddenly......you're off. It's the sort of bouncing action that you need, try 3 times in reverse - then 3 times in 1st gear, then repeat the process.. If that doesnt work,then you'll have to pay a bloke in an oily overall, who shakes his head a lot whilst inhaling through gritted teeth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athywhite1958 Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Where did FK mention putting the car in reverse? Yes with some revs, but without overdoing it and always be ready with your foot brake - because if the brake does release suddenly......you're off. It's the sort of bouncing action that you need, try 3 times in reverse - then 3 times in 1st gear, then repeat the process.. If that doesnt work,then you'll have to pay a bloke in an oily overall, who shakes his head a lot whilst inhaling through gritted teeth and rubbing his belly with a balloon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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