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Polo 6C - Hand brake keeps braking
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2023 10:26 am
by javico
Hey mates,
Yesterday I went to use my 2015 Polo, however when trying to release the hand brake I realize that I can move it upwards and downwards, however the rear brake is still braking.
I can not move the car, as I don’t have way to unblocking it.
Any suggesting about the problem?
Thank you in advance guys!!
Re: Polo 6C - Hand brake keeps braking
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2023 10:51 am
by amer6R
1.Method the easy one to try. Loosen the handbrake cables
2.Method to try with 13mm spanner or socket to move the handbrake mechanism lever up ( towards the sky) -the part where the round ball from parking brake cable goes into, and work it a bit using wd40 or silicone spray. If it s a disc brake.
Re: Polo 6C - Hand brake keeps braking
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2023 10:59 am
by 2226
Or your calipers are seized.
Re: Polo 6C - Hand brake keeps braking
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2023 12:01 pm
by amer6R
If you have rear drums, you could remove the rear wheel bolt and rotate the wheel while you can see the adjuster and adjust it so your parking shoes are loose.
Re: Polo 6C - Hand brake keeps braking
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2023 2:07 pm
by javico
amer6R wrote: Mon Aug 14, 2023 12:01 pm
If you have rear drums, you could remove the rear wheel bolt and rotate the wheel while you can see the adjuster and adjust it so your parking shoes are loose.
Yes, I have rear drums. What bolt are you referring to?
Re: Polo 6C - Hand brake keeps braking
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2023 2:09 pm
by javico
amer6R wrote: Mon Aug 14, 2023 10:51 am
1.Method the easy one to try. Loosen the handbrake cables
2.Method to try with 13mm spanner or socket to move the handbrake mechanism lever up ( towards the sky) -the part where the round ball from parking brake cable goes into, and work it a bit using wd40 or silicone spray. If it s a disc brake.
It’s drum, I will try also removing the back cover, where the cable is passing through. I was watching a video on YouTube. I’m feeling strange that I can move the lever as usual but didn’t release.
Re: Polo 6C - Hand brake keeps braking
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2023 4:02 pm
by CarbonChaos
My guess is the rear brake shoes are 'stuck' to the drums , which is not uncommon on these cars .
Try driving forward and backwards to free off the brakes, they should release with a bang if they are going to other wise you will have to strip them down.
its not strange you can release the parking brake lever as this works but the shoes are not released from the braking surface inside the drums.
Re: Polo 6C - Hand brake keeps braking
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2023 5:10 pm
by javico
CarbonChaos wrote: Mon Aug 14, 2023 4:02 pm
My guess is the rear brake shoes are 'stuck' to the drums , which is not uncommon on these cars .
Try driving forward and backwards to free off the brakes, they should release with a bang if they are going to other wise you will have to strip them down.
its not strange you can release the parking brake lever as this works but the shoes are not released from the braking surface inside the drums.
I will try to move a bit more forward, then backwards because I have a wall behind the car.
Do you think that maybe hitting the drums could be also released?
Re: Polo 6C - Hand brake keeps braking
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2023 6:56 pm
by ciclo
Hitting is the last option.
As already discussed, drive a bit forward then back, the shoes should come free if they are stuck.
Afterwards, drive at low speed in a safe area (away from traffic) and apply the handbrake gradually (several times) without stopping the car or causing sudden braking. Be aware that the vehicle tends to slow down when you gradually apply the parking brake.
Then, stop on a gently sloping ramp/hill, away from other vehicles/people or possible impact/crash sites, and verify the parking brake works properly.
Re: Polo 6C - Hand brake keeps braking
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2023 7:41 pm
by javico
ciclo wrote: Mon Aug 14, 2023 6:56 pm
Hitting is the last option.
As already discussed, drive a bit forward then back, the shoes should come free if they are stuck.
Afterwards, drive at low speed in a safe area (away from traffic) and apply the handbrake gradually (several times) without stopping the car or causing sudden braking. Be aware that the vehicle tends to slow down when you gradually apply the parking brake.
Then, stop on a gently sloping ramp/hill, away from other vehicles/people or possible impact/crash sites, and verify the parking brake works properly.
Sure, I will do, thank you for the advice. I get back with the result
Re: Polo 6C - Hand brake keeps braking
Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2023 2:34 pm
by javico
I have been checking the car, I realize is the right brake which is stuck and keeps braking. Just moving forward doesn’t release the drum.
I also tried to remove the drum cover, unfortunately as the brake pads are pushing, there is no way to take it out.
Any suggestions?
Re: Polo 6C - Hand brake keeps braking
Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2023 7:14 pm
by amer6R
javico wrote: Sun Aug 27, 2023 2:34 pm
I have been checking the car, I realize is the right brake which is stuck and keeps braking. Just moving forward doesn’t release the drum.
I also tried to remove the drum cover, unfortunately as the brake pads are pushing, there is no way to take it out.
Any suggestions?
any way you can turn the adjuster thru the wheel bolt hole? with a screw driver
Re: Polo 6C - Hand brake keeps braking
Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2023 1:28 pm
by javico
amer6R wrote: Sun Aug 27, 2023 7:14 pm
javico wrote: Sun Aug 27, 2023 2:34 pm
I have been checking the car, I realize is the right brake which is stuck and keeps braking. Just moving forward doesn’t release the drum.
I also tried to remove the drum cover, unfortunately as the brake pads are pushing, there is no way to take it out.
Any suggestions?
any way you can turn the adjuster thru the wheel bolt hole? with a screw driver
I already tied, I can’t
Re: Polo 6C - Hand brake keeps braking
Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2023 7:58 pm
by RUM4MO
I think that now, you really need to remove the wheel from the side that is seized and using a large lump hammer and a block of wood (to use to spread the impact) - really whack the outer face of the drum a few times then repeat this with less force in against the circumference of the drum - mainly the front facing sector and the rear facing sector as that is where the brake shoes "reside".
Edit:- after you get this side freed up, either service the brakes - both front and rear, or get a garage to carry out a brake service.
Re: Polo 6C - Hand brake keeps braking
Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2023 6:30 am
by amer6R
Heat the drum with a torch and smack it with a hammer it will be ok, outer part is just cosmetics