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The rear brakes locked up after a short drive?

Tiny
RHCARSO
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  • 2002 KIA RIO
  • 1.5L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 97,000 MILES
No previous problems with the brakes.
Friday, August 4th, 2023 AT 2:19 AM

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Tiny
BORIS K
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Hello,

Your vehicle is fitted with rear drum brakes.
You will need to check if both sides rear brakes have locked up or if just one side is affected.
To check rear brakes, you will have to jack up the rear of the vehicle, wheels off the ground.
Secure the vehicle appropriately.
With the handbrake released turn either wheel by hand, check if both are turning free.
A dragging or sticky wheel points to a possible issue with seized handbrake cable, restricted brake pipe or seized brake mechanism.

A guide:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/a-comprehensive-guide-to-fixing-automotive-brakes-locking-up

Video:
https://youtu.be/mT6P6R0z_FQ
and
https://youtu.be/7skdz5c_G-U

Cheers, Boris
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Friday, August 4th, 2023 AT 7:56 AM
Tiny
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Yeah. I was planning on doing that today. Hopefully I can get the drums off without too much effort. I'm a senior now and I don't have the strength I used to have. Lol. Thanks
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Friday, August 4th, 2023 AT 10:40 AM
Tiny
BORIS K
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Hello,

Please let us know how you get along.

Cheers, Boris
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Monday, August 7th, 2023 AT 4:22 AM

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