I have a really weird situation...
#1
I'm a Vagiterian.
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Home of FreakNick.
Age: 39
Posts: 4,598
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I have a really weird situation...
I'm thinking my e-brake is seized.. My buddy wanted to wash my car for me yesterday, so I let him move it to the wash bay (a whole 50 feet).. But he gets in, and doesn't let off the e-brake and takes off. I hear that bitch squeeling like a pig, so I yell at my buddy to stop and release the e-brake, he finally does, as he's getting into the wash bay. We finish washing the car, I leave to go home, (e-brake off now) and I feel this really weird slight vibration under the gas pedal...
Then notice this really loud howelling, gets louder as the speedometer climbs. The noise gets softer as I decelerate. Also note- after letting off the accelerator, it decelerates by itself faster than usual, without me using the brakes at all. It also guzzles gas at an alarming rate. I'm thinking the increased consumption is due to something dragging. I'm guessing it's that brake.
I was told that we have a drum brake behind the rear rotor. That drum is the e-brake. Is that correct?
What do yous guys think? Is there a way to check those brakes? Am I fucked? I'm kinda scared to drive the car right now.
Cliff notes.
1. Friend drives my car 50-ish feet with e-brake on.
2. Car now makes loud howelling, decelerates quickly, and guzzles gas at an alarming rate.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you, guys.
Ryan.
Then notice this really loud howelling, gets louder as the speedometer climbs. The noise gets softer as I decelerate. Also note- after letting off the accelerator, it decelerates by itself faster than usual, without me using the brakes at all. It also guzzles gas at an alarming rate. I'm thinking the increased consumption is due to something dragging. I'm guessing it's that brake.
I was told that we have a drum brake behind the rear rotor. That drum is the e-brake. Is that correct?
What do yous guys think? Is there a way to check those brakes? Am I fucked? I'm kinda scared to drive the car right now.
Cliff notes.
1. Friend drives my car 50-ish feet with e-brake on.
2. Car now makes loud howelling, decelerates quickly, and guzzles gas at an alarming rate.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you, guys.
Ryan.
#3
I'm a Vagiterian.
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Home of FreakNick.
Age: 39
Posts: 4,598
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Are yous guys befuddled? 20+ views, and only me talking?
I gotta mini-meet to attend to this afternoon... So I need to know asap..
I gotta mini-meet to attend to this afternoon... So I need to know asap..
#5
Above n Beyond
I forgot I put my e-brake up on my car and I managed to go in reverse down a driveway and try to plow through snow on the street. I did this for about 5 minutes while getting stuck in the snow. I realized my e-brake was down and released it, driving off in the snow. Havent had those symptoms you're talking about.
#7
Above n Beyond
This was a while ago man. My point was not because of the snow, but because I rolled down a steep driveway with the e-brake on and then I proceeded to go forward with my e-brake on until I realized it. Oh and it's a nice 75 here right now.
Trending Topics
#11
wants mods
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Woodland Hills, CA
Age: 35
Posts: 385
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by All Mine
I'm thinking my e-brake is seized.. My buddy wanted to wash my car for me yesterday, so I let him move it to the wash bay (a whole 50 feet).. But he gets in, and doesn't let off the e-brake and takes off. I hear that bitch squeeling like a pig, so I yell at my buddy to stop and release the e-brake, he finally does, as he's getting into the wash bay. We finish washing the car, I leave to go home, (e-brake off now) and I feel this really weird slight vibration under the gas pedal...
Then notice this really loud howelling, gets louder as the speedometer climbs. The noise gets softer as I decelerate. Also note- after letting off the accelerator, it decelerates by itself faster than usual, without me using the brakes at all. It also guzzles gas at an alarming rate. I'm thinking the increased consumption is due to something dragging. I'm guessing it's that brake.
I was told that we have a drum brake behind the rear rotor. That drum is the e-brake. Is that correct?
What do yous guys think? Is there a way to check those brakes? Am I fucked? I'm kinda scared to drive the car right now.
Cliff notes.
1. Friend drives my car 50-ish feet with e-brake on.
2. Car now makes loud howelling, decelerates quickly, and guzzles gas at an alarming rate.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you, guys.
Ryan.
Then notice this really loud howelling, gets louder as the speedometer climbs. The noise gets softer as I decelerate. Also note- after letting off the accelerator, it decelerates by itself faster than usual, without me using the brakes at all. It also guzzles gas at an alarming rate. I'm thinking the increased consumption is due to something dragging. I'm guessing it's that brake.
I was told that we have a drum brake behind the rear rotor. That drum is the e-brake. Is that correct?
What do yous guys think? Is there a way to check those brakes? Am I fucked? I'm kinda scared to drive the car right now.
Cliff notes.
1. Friend drives my car 50-ish feet with e-brake on.
2. Car now makes loud howelling, decelerates quickly, and guzzles gas at an alarming rate.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you, guys.
Ryan.
#12
I'm a Vagiterian.
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Home of FreakNick.
Age: 39
Posts: 4,598
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Sun Diego CL-S
Ryan. did you try what Moodist said?
#16
I'm a Vagiterian.
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Home of FreakNick.
Age: 39
Posts: 4,598
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by rtatsutani
Any chance it could be your trans???
#17
I'm a Vagiterian.
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Home of FreakNick.
Age: 39
Posts: 4,598
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Well, I tried banging the hell out of the e-brake drum, but that did nothing, than last night I applied the e-brake, then released it, and it came loose. Buuuuuut, now it's still making the loud howelling, and the rapid deceleration. I'm thinking it could possibly be the wheel bearings? I'm befuddled.
#19
upgrade
idk man... sounds like its time for a dealer/mechanic to have a look.
if its still making the noises and behaving funny... you could be doing more damage the more you drive it.
if its still making the noises and behaving funny... you could be doing more damage the more you drive it.
#22
Moderator Alumnus
Replace the brakes yet?
the ebrake is kind of useless. If you decide to park on a hill put the car in Neutral and apply the ebrake...the car will roll...the bastard is heavy. What can else do you expect? lol
First time I experienced that I said
the ebrake is kind of useless. If you decide to park on a hill put the car in Neutral and apply the ebrake...the car will roll...the bastard is heavy. What can else do you expect? lol
First time I experienced that I said
#24
I'm a Vagiterian.
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Home of FreakNick.
Age: 39
Posts: 4,598
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Mine always held just fine. I could put it on any hill, leave in neutral, and apply the e-brake, and it would NOT roll. Until people started driving with it on.
#25
Moderator Alumnus
Originally Posted by CleanCL
unless you have a manual car, i dont see the point to it.
#28
Suzuka Master
iTrader: (4)
Originally Posted by GreenMachine
Honestly it's there to put your car in Park the right way. If on a hill, put the car in neutral, apply ebrake while your right foot is on the power brake, then put in in park. The idea is so you don't get that nasty clunk sound when you throw the car in gear when the tranny is cold when starting the car later on.
#29
Moderator Alumnus
Originally Posted by CleanCL
who drives their tranny cold? like i said, for an auto i dont see the point.
#32
I'm a Vagiterian.
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Home of FreakNick.
Age: 39
Posts: 4,598
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Turns out it's a bad, reallly, really bad front passenger wheel bearing. Cost $280 P&L at Jackson Acura. I also got a new job at the dealer.
#33
Moderator Alumnus
Originally Posted by All Mine
Turns out it's a bad, reallly, really bad front passenger wheel bearing. Cost $280 P&L at Jackson Acura. I also got a new job at the dealer.
That's worse than what I thought it was.
#34
Originally Posted by All Mine
Turns out it's a bad, reallly, really bad front passenger wheel bearing. Cost $280 P&L at Jackson Acura. I also got a new job at the dealer.
#36
Senior Moderator
Originally Posted by All Mine
No. My buddy still deserves it. That was the second time he did that.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
kb1rl
2G RL Audio, Bluetooth, Electronics & Navigation
5
09-30-2015 10:17 AM