Sticky handbrake in the morning

[globalste]

I tend to drive the car 90miles to Heathrow and then it sits there for a few days, then back home and it sits there a few days.  I’ve noticed recently that when I release the handbrake that the right rear drum is binding and the car initially doesn’t want to move.  I’ve never had a car with drums before, car is under skoda warranty.  It’s a Monte Carlo estate.

 

i know the easy answer is to take it in, but wasn’t sure if I could sort something myself like I did with the silicon spray on the rear squeaky seat hinge.  It’s service isn’t due until April.

[xman]

Very common problem. Unfortunately it requires the drum to be removed and properly cleaned out.

Bad design.

[Ootohere]

Characteristic of the model.

'They all do that sir',  or the ones that do do it.  Read the many threads in this section including one this week.

 

Take a few bricks with you, chock the wheels and leave the hand brake off.

 

 

[globalste]

Ah cheers, I will do a more comprehensive search!

[Ootohere]

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/443913-rear-drum-brakes-sticking-on 

[Torque777]

I've always left any vehicle in gear and not  used handbrake fully... Stops them sticking when left

[mrgf]

Try not pulling too hard, just enough to operate properly