1996 Honda Civic Feels Like I'm Driving with My Brake On

1996 HONDA CIVIC
112,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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MXICAN36
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I have a 96 civic 1.6 single vtech and often when i turn the car on and release the E-brake it feels like i'm still driving with the brakes on. It's almost as if you were to try and drive away with the E brake on.

Also i checked my oil dipstick and there's oil splattered almost all over the dipstick even after i have wiped it off and checked it.

Any suggestions...Thanks
Dec 29, 2009 at 11:08 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there, you will have to check that the hand brake cables are free and not binding up, are you checking the engine oil with the engine off? let it sit for a bit then check it.

mark (mhpautos)
Dec 30, 2009 at 12:07 AM
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