I can't move car. It is a ford fiesta and has been sitting for 3 months. I can not get the lug nuts off.I did spray them and tried using an impact wrench.The rear wheels will not turn.I thought I could hammer at the breaks if I could get to them.Thanks for any sugesstions.

Kim, November 2005

I've known this on a variety of vehicles that have been left for a long time with the handbrake engaged. The cure, unless you can de-adjust the shoes, is a bit harsh and can be scary. With your handbrake lever off, attempt to drive forwards and backwards sharply. Make sure no one is in front or behind the vehicle when you do this. It may take a few go's and there will be a load bang when the brakes release. I have never known any damage caused by this method and the brakes have always been working ok afterwards. If in doubt, strip them down and clean them up remembering to copper-slip the metal to metal contact points.

Kevin, December 2005

I1m not sure if your talking about you can`t get the wheel nuts off or the brakes are locks up?
With a stong enough air impact you shouls be able to remove lugnuts ot they will break off....if not you`ll need a big enough pry bar with even a pipe on the end of it ........
as far as unlocking brakes you`ll have to deadjust brakes from adjuster on inside of brake drum ....good luck

bg, November 2005