Drove With Parking Brake On For Over 20km Going Over 100km/h......

kelch420 · November 28, 2010

Hey so I forgot to take the parking brake off before taking off in Auto4x4 in the snow. I drove over 20km then stopped for coffee and smelled a nasty burning. I realized my parking brake was on...... Anyway my brake pedal is now going right to the floor to get a good grip on the front brakes. I think my back brakes are toast. They are rear drum brakes, so I think I might just have to replace them. Any suggestions would help.

[email protected] · November 28, 2010

Sounds like you already know what's going on. Where's the question? I still don't see how your truck doesn't flash and ding at you like crazy, mine is 6 years older and even does that.

Matt_ · November 28, 2010

Your rear shoes are likely shot. You'll have to see how everything else looks when you take the drums off

You'll also want to drain out the brake fluid and get some fresh fluid in there.

gmowner4life · November 28, 2010

Sounds like you already know what's going on. Where's the question? I still don't see how your truck doesn't flash and ding at you like crazy, mine is 6 years older and even does that.

Yep! Mine dings like crazy if I even attempt to drive forward a couple of feet. Not sure what the OP did, but mine would annoy the crap out of me if I went that far with the brake on.

GasHog369 · November 28, 2010

My truck barely wants to move with parking break on and if i force it it sure dosent sound healthy..

Garrett Street · November 28, 2010

Mine gets royally pissed off if I drive it with the brake off. It's like it hurts it or something, sheesh.

dewfpo · November 28, 2010

Besides the dinging, there's also the instrument panel light. Maybe the OP needs to replace the bulb in the panel if it's out.

DEWFPO

pwall · November 28, 2010

The original post asked for help.....so to answer that directly, yes, you most likely while have to replace the rear brakes. I would regardless. And as suggested, changing the brake fluid would also be a good idea.

tonygxp · November 28, 2010

and get the warning lights looked at Jeez. thank god you didn't get more distracted then you must of been you could'a killed somebody playing in the snow lol.. Good Luck, no use crying over spilled milk, now take your lumps on the forum like a man!!!

minibike132 · November 28, 2010

Your rear shoes are likely shot. You'll have to see how everything else looks when you take the drums off

You'll also want to drain out the brake fluid and get some fresh fluid in there.

If it was that hot I'd probably add new return hardware to this list.

RB`S Av · November 28, 2010

A complete brake job is needed on the rear axel, No biggie. it probally needed it anyway.

pm26 · November 28, 2010

Your rear shoes are likely shot. You'll have to see how everything else looks when you take the drums off

You'll also want to drain out the brake fluid and get some fresh fluid in there.

If it was that hot I'd probably add new return hardware to this list.

Plus new wheel cylinders.

BTW, the self adjusting mechanism for the rear brakes works only when you brake while moving in reverse. Do this several times and the brake shoe adjuster will compensate for the brake shoe wear and move them closer to the drum. This will probably greatly improve the brake fell. Maybe you do not need to replace the rear brake shoes. It makes sense to check though.