75 tr 6 parking brake is locked up. How do I fix it?

Asked by blackbeard Jan 14, 2013 at 10:02 AM about the 1975 Triumph Spitfire

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Car was fine then the p brake locked up in the driveway

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Chris answered 11 years ago

Jack up the rear of the car chock front wheels remove the road wheel of the affected side and strike the drum with a copper/hide hammer. This will generally release the mechanism if has been park for a while after being wet, it is a common problem with the new non asbestos brake materials. Do let me know how you get on,

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