Some say its my tranmission some same my brake mayby have locked up?

1998 NISSAN MAXIMA
17,000 MILES
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KAZLEE731
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i put my car in reverse my passenger back tire will not spin...i checked transmission fluid and it is fine....what do u think...thank u
May 26, 2012 at 8:08 PM
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CARADIODOC
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If the driver's side wheel turns you know the transmission is working. Suspect a locking right rear brake. That can be caused by a parking brake cable stuck partially applied or a wheel cylinder that is dripping brake fluid onto the linings.
May 26, 2012 at 8:18 PM
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