rear end drivers side binding when driving. started after i backed up two feet and heard a snap

1991 MERCURY CAPRI
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SHELLIERAE
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first off i just recently bought the car and when i did they stated the parking brake did not work after having it for two months i happemed to back up and i heard a loud clunk and then alot of noise coming from rear. then it went away for a few days but now i drove it and it feels like the tire is about to fall off.. it totally makes the car sway and the right rear bunds up please help
Nov 6, 2011 at 4:59 PM
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BILLYMAC
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you need to remove rear wheel check the brake prob a broken brake spring or other brake prob. if you don't want to do it a brake shop will give you a free brake inspection which will tell you the problem
Nov 6, 2011 at 5:03 PM
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