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| bmtrnavsky |
 Oct 5 2017, 08:12 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 355 Joined: 20-October 07 From: Longview, TX Member No.: 8,245 Region Association: Southwest Region  |
My 914 was unexpectedly put into storage a few years ago, and when I tried to take it out the parking brake was stuck. I can release the handle, but the left rear wheel still won't turn. any suggestions on how to get it loose so I can get it on a trailer and take it home?
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| rhodyguy |
Oct 5 2017, 08:21 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,080 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
Take the pads out.
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| mepstein |
Oct 5 2017, 08:22 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,272 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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Put air in the tires, make sure its in neutral, hook up a tow strap and pull it down the street. It usually breaks free
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| BeatNavy |
Oct 5 2017, 08:49 AM
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Certified Professional Scapegoat Group: Members Posts: 2,924 Joined: 26-February 14 From: Easton, MD Member No.: 17,042 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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I'm actually having the same, or similar, problem on my '72, but since mine is driven daily and yours has been in storage it's possible your brake caliper piston has seized in the bore.
In my case, what I am able to do is reach under the car and gently tap on the brake line with a hammer where the cable exits the cable sheath as show in the pic below. Make sure e-brake is off and car is in gear! Then something (the cable, the spring at the caliper, who knows?) gives way and it releases. I've taken to keeping a small ball peen hammer in my car. If that doesn't work I'd try what Mark and Kevin suggest, perhaps in that order. I may post another thread about the issue I am having...  |
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| burton73 |
Oct 5 2017, 09:32 AM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,524 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California
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I had this problem with the 1970 I just bought last week that had been sitting for 32 years. We put air in the tires and rocked it front to back and it un froze. The brakes still work.
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| mepstein |
Oct 5 2017, 10:28 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,272 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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we do it often on cars we purchase.
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| GaroldShaffer |
Oct 5 2017, 02:26 PM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,622 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None 
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QUOTE(burton73 @ Oct 5 2017, 10:32 AM)  I had this problem with the 1970 I just bought last week that had been sitting for 32 years. We put air in the tires and rocked it front to back and it un froze. The brakes still work. Bob B (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) or sometimes I just pull the pads. You may need a little WD40 to help the pads slide out. |
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| PlaysWithCars |
Oct 7 2017, 12:22 PM
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QUOTE(Garold Shaffer @ Oct 5 2017, 01:26 PM) or sometimes I just pull the pads. You may need a little WD40 to help the pads slide out. Or since its going on to a trailer, just loosen up the the two caliper bolts and slide the whole thing free of the rotor. Either pulling pads or removing the caliper could be a challenge if there is much of a ridge on the rotor. |
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| bmtrnavsky |
Nov 15 2017, 02:48 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 355 Joined: 20-October 07 From: Longview, TX Member No.: 8,245 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I tapped on the cable thingy and it came loose with a ton of oil. just needs new pads now. YAY!
QUOTE(plays with cars @ Oct 7 2017, 10:22 AM) QUOTE(Garold Shaffer @ Oct 5 2017, 01:26 PM) or sometimes I just pull the pads. You may need a little WD40 to help the pads slide out. Or since its going on to a trailer, just loosen up the the two caliper bolts and slide the whole thing free of the rotor. Either pulling pads or removing the caliper could be a challenge if there is much of a ridge on the rotor. |
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| porschetub |
Nov 15 2017, 05:42 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,698 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
I have a few cars ...well actually too many I have learnt not to leave handbrakes on,the rust that forms on the disks is enough to cause issue when moving.
Everything that has been suggested is correct ...good luck and go well. |
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