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When backing out of a parking spot today, I felt and heard something a little weird. I had to give it gas to get it to fully back out of the spot. I was turning the wheel to the right at the time. I felt just a bit of drag when initially rolling forward. I did stop to apply and release the parking brake, but I don't know if that did anything. I drove to my next stop and the truck actually stopped under idle before fully pulling into the parking spot. I did a quick walk around, but didn't see, hear or feel any heat coming off of the brakes brakes. It is a rainy 44 degrees, so it's not actually cold.

 

I left the store, again backing out while turning right and I felt the drag and had to give it gas. It felt like I was backing over a small curb. I drove the one mil home and backed up my driveway as normal. I did have to goose it a bit to get it over the curbing at the end of my driveway.

 

Any thoughts out there? I can take it into the dealer to have them look at it, but then I gotta toss drag the one year old twins with me. I just want to know what to expect or what it could be. A quick search didn't turn up anything.

redwngr Senior Enthusiast

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Dragging brake will create lots of heat. Does one seem to be radiating more heat than normal?

Scott P Enthusiast

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I could not see or feel any extra heat. t was cool and wet outside, so I was expecting to hear a bit of a sizzle. I looked at my first stop and then back home.

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Just plain o'l 2WD. It was just rain. I pulled out of my driveway and back in and it happened both going forward and back. I guess I'll be calling the service department tomorrow to try and schedule an appointment.

thewhitestallion Senior Enthusiast

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do you set your e-brake? could be the e-brake that is hung up for some reason, check the cables that run to the rear brakes. but honestly I would not try and "fix" anything yourself, just take it to the dealer and let them fix it. also if it is a brake dragging make sure they replace your rotors as the excessive heat could have caused your rotor to warp.

 

that brings me to a ponder, are the e-brakes on the k2's like the gmt-800's where they are a drum? have not really paid too much attention and don't feel like going outside.

Scott P Enthusiast

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I did set and release the parking brake several times to no avail. I don't plan on fixing it. The truck just broke 500 mile barrier.

Scott P Enthusiast

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Updated Background -

 

I went out to the truck this morning to give it a vacuum and interior wipe and tested it again. I noticed I had it i 4 Hi. I guess I turned that knob when I meant to turn the headlights on. In 2WD, the drag is gone. In 4 Hi, it is present. This is my first 4WD truck (I had a MazdaSpeed 6 previous, which was AWD), so I don't know if this is normal or not. It didn't feel normal, but I really don't know what normal is.

nards444 Senior Enthusiast

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most vehicles Ive had if its rains and sits the break dust will create rust real quick, and usually upon pulling away or turning you can hear it until its gone a mile or two down the road.

redwngr Senior Enthusiast

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most vehicles Ive had if its rains and sits the break dust will create rust real quick, and usually upon pulling away or turning you can hear it until its gone a mile or two down the road.

I'm hoping the new Duralife rotor material will be better...

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