Front Brakes

1. dan808 L-plater Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 89

   #1 12th December 2010, 17:20

   Did abit of searchin on the forum so I didnt have to post a new thread, but
   
   My front brakes are locked up now !, My starter went the other day and after tryin to rock the car in gear to get the starter goin the car ended up in a in a differ space, so anyway pushed the car to a parking bay yesterday so it was outta the road, and the brakes were fine,
   
   Went out 2day to jump start it and went I was being pushed the front brakes were rubbing and they felt a bit light, they are working as I push it on a little bit of a hill and they stopped the car from rolling,
   
   what im wondering is Why is it rubbing ?, something to do with the cold and the car not moving for a few days ?? Any help would be great !
2. Vtr_HBO Regular Poster Joined: May 2009 Stoke on Trent Posts: 307 Silver 106 GTI

   #2 12th December 2010, 17:22

   Checked brake fluid? perhaps the caliper's are jammed?
3. dan808 L-plater Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 89

   #3 12th December 2010, 17:25

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Vtr_HBO Checked brake fluid? perhaps the caliper's are jammed?

   Brake fluid is ok, plenty there ! How do i check to see if the calipers are jammed ???
4. user_31412 Established Member Joined: Feb 2009 ★ West / North Yorkshire ★ Posts: 1653

   #4 12th December 2010, 17:55

   Probably a little bit of rust from the car been stood, just take it out for a drive and the brakes will wear back in
5. dan808 L-plater Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 89

   #5 12th December 2010, 18:06

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by outrage_uk Probably a little bit of rust from the car been stood, just take it out for a drive and the brakes will wear back in

   Will do once I get it working again lololol,