1999 Vauxhall Astra brakes seem stuck on

1999 VAUXHALL ASTRA
60,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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WENDYDAVIES
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after driving in wet conditions i stopped the car for 10 minutes then went out in it again and it was as though the brakes were continually on. When i went to free wheel the car could stop by itself without me applying the brakes at all. bad smell of burning rubber after 5 minutes of driving to get back home. could the brake pads be stuck?
Nov 8, 2008 at 6:03 AM
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DAVE H
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most likely rear shoes are binding .. have a mechanic take a look asap
Nov 12, 2008 at 10:02 PM
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