2006 Chevrolet Malibu Place Foot On Brake Comes Stays Even Press Gas Pedal

2006 CHEVROLET MALIBU
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When I place my foot on the brake the brake comes on and stays on even when I press the gas pedal to go.. What could be wrong?
Mar 12, 2013 at 3:37 PM
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One of the brakes could be dragging or a parking brake cable could be rusted in the partially-applied position. You can identify which one by it getting real hot after driving for a while.
Mar 12, 2013 at 8:02 PM
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