I have a 2002 Ford Taurus SES, Mileage: 68,000
I'll try to make this short!! A few months ago I was at a stoplight, I pressed on the brake and when I went to step on the gas the back left tire totally locked up - I was able to get the car to the side of the road (with a horrible noise and skid mark in the road!) - AAA tow truck guy came out and he said it was the emergency brake...he banged on the tire and removed the tire to free it up. A spring popped off and the brake released and I was able to drive away. My problem is that have to get the car inspected by the end of April and I am trying to fix it as cheaply as possible. Does anyone think I can fix this on my own? Can you tell by my description if the cable seized or if the rear caliper brakes seized? My friend is a part-time mechanic - do you think he can use penetrating oil to soak it up really well and fix it just enough to pass inspection? Does anyone know how much this would cost if I had to bring it to a shop? Any thoughts are GREATLY appreciated! Thank you so much!!!!
I'll try to make this short!! A few months ago I was at a stoplight, I pressed on the brake and when I went to step on the gas the back left tire totally locked up - I was able to get the car to the side of the road (with a horrible noise and skid mark in the road!) - AAA tow truck guy came out and he said it was the emergency brake...he banged on the tire and removed the tire to free it up. A spring popped off and the brake released and I was able to drive away. My problem is that have to get the car inspected by the end of April and I am trying to fix it as cheaply as possible. Does anyone think I can fix this on my own? Can you tell by my description if the cable seized or if the rear caliper brakes seized? My friend is a part-time mechanic - do you think he can use penetrating oil to soak it up really well and fix it just enough to pass inspection? Does anyone know how much this would cost if I had to bring it to a shop? Any thoughts are GREATLY appreciated! Thank you so much!!!!
Apr 24, 2007 at 11:41 AM