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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 09:10 AM
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Hi every body i'm trouble , car rolls fine forward but moving backwards it's almost like the brakes are on.
Old Aug 5, 2007 | 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by marc z
Hi every body i'm trouble , car rolls fine forward but moving backwards it's almost like the brakes are on.
Gives us some background on your car so we can help you better. Has it been siting for a while, has it had any recent work done to it, is it an Auto or Manual tranny?
Old Aug 5, 2007 | 09:39 AM
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the transmission has a nut on reverse gear. these are always loosening.
Old Aug 6, 2007 | 03:57 PM
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It draging it takes a little more to forward and a lot more to go in reverse, it's a manual 5 speed.
Old Aug 6, 2007 | 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by marc z
It draging it takes a little more to forward and a lot more to go in reverse, it's a manual 5 speed.
Feel free to type more than one liners to explain the problem. More info = more help.

Does the clutch engage? Does the shifter feel stiff or hard to get between gears? Has this always been happening? If not, when did it start?
Old Aug 6, 2007 | 06:10 PM
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Sorry dude, there's not a lot we can give you without a lot more info.

Is it grinding?

I'm not sure what this means:

Originally Posted by marc z
It draging it takes a little more to forward and a lot more to go in reverse
More of what?
Old Aug 6, 2007 | 09:01 PM
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sounds like the either the clutch is slippin, or your brakes are in need of adjusting.
Old Aug 7, 2007 | 12:25 AM
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I'm thinking it's the rear brakes , I will check the brakes tomorrow i hope that's it .. thanks everyone if not im thinking selling it.
Old Aug 7, 2007 | 12:32 AM
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put the rear in the air, then check the wheels, but make sure its in neutral first.
Old Aug 7, 2007 | 01:15 AM
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I'm thinking it's the rear brakes , I will check the brakes tomorrow i hope that's it .. thanks everyone if not im thinking selling it.
How long have you had it?
Old Aug 7, 2007 | 07:37 AM
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Yeah, it sounds like the brakes might be dragging. If you normally keep the e-brake engaged when the car is parked (especially if it sits in that position for long periods of time), the brakes will usually stick until you drive it some. Try tapping the brakes several times while rolling backward and stop leaving the car parked with the e-brake on (put the tranny in 2nd gear while parked). Let us know if that helps with the problem.
Old Aug 7, 2007 | 10:00 AM
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I got it the e-brake cable worn out also left rear caliper, thanks every one for your help, you guys are great.
Old Aug 7, 2007 | 10:06 AM
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I have had the car for two years ,i got it for free but I already spent about 3.000 on it with about 5.000 more to go so i'm stuck with it.
Old Aug 7, 2007 | 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by marc z
I got it the e-brake cable worn out also left rear caliper, thanks every one for your help, you guys are great.
so your left rear brake caliper was sticking due to a parking brake cable that would not properly retract? good to know.
that happened to me as well

Now you don't have to sell it!
Old Aug 9, 2007 | 12:59 AM
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Yeah bleach i'm happy now same thing happen to me on my way to hte msa meet , only the clutch went then.




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