1991 Chrysler Le Baron Rear wheel lockup

MERKABA9

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1991 CHRYSLER LE BARON

Suspension problem
1991 Chrysler Le Baron 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

I would like to get an opinion on what is causing the rear left wheel to lockup on my 1991 Chrysler Lebaron. I sometimes used to wobble at 45 mph, but after accelerating faster, it would disappear. Have only owned the car a short while. Could it be the wheel bearings, or some suspension problem? If so, what is the average repair price?

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SERVICE WRITER

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Take a look under the car looking out at the inside of the tire/rim. If you see any oily fluid that has spun out from the drum area, you will have confirmed my thought that the wheel cylinder is leaking.

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Wednesday, June 17th, 2009 AT 6:18 PM

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Also, look for a sticking parking brake cable that is not fully released. Your mechanic will flex the cable casing to see if the cable retracts some more. That's a big clue. During a brake inspection, he will try to move the strut rod between the two brake shoes. If no movement is possible, the parking brake cable is sticking or over-adjusted. That strut rod should have at least 1/16" free play when pushed against the anti-rattle spring.

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Saturday, June 20th, 2009 AT 1:59 AM