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Jferrante · 01-17-2016, 03:16 PM

Hey quick question. My 64 c10 has no ebrake cable hooked up at the moment (on order) so I am leaving the car in gear when I park it. When I start her up again and try to move I encounter some resistance and get a squeaking noise and a burning smell. Something has to be activating somewhere...I haven't gotten under just yet but is this something with the tranny or braking system?
Thanks for guidance

**Captainfab** · 01-18-2016, 01:16 AM

I assume this is a manual trans? I always leave my manual trans cars and trucks in reverse when parked and I've never had any of these issues.

Jferrante · 01-18-2016, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

I assume this is a manual trans? I always leave my manual trans cars and trucks in reverse when parked and I've never had any of these issues.

Yes - me too. I tried to push the car as well in neutral and it wouldn't roll. The weird part is when I drove away it was sqeaking and burning as if the parking brake was on....going to have to get under and see whats up.

**Captainfab** · 01-18-2016, 01:49 AM

When was the last time you checked the oil level in the trans?

**PGSigns** · 01-18-2016, 08:58 AM

If it wont roll in neutral then there is something broke. Could be a stuck brake, a bad bearing in the rear end or the trans is toast.
Jimmy

Jferrante · 01-18-2016, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

When was the last time you checked the oil level in the trans?

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Originally Posted by PGSigns

If it wont roll in neutral then there is something broke. Could be a stuck brake, a bad bearing in the rear end or the trans is toast.
Jimmy

Thanks - the trans was fine until yesterday. The battery actually died on me so we tried to roll it and it wouldn't go anywhere. Jumped her and took off - got the squeak and burning smell but eventually went away. I will check the above. Thanks everyone.

**Backpayne** · 01-18-2016, 12:01 PM

Sounds like you have a seized/stuck brake. If it happens again, put truck in neutral and jack up and try to spin each wheel. That would identify your source.

**The Rocknrod** · 01-18-2016, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Jferrante

... try to move I encounter some resistance and get a squeaking noise and a burning smell...

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Originally Posted by Backpayne

Sounds like you have a seized/stuck brake. If it happens again, put truck in neutral and jack up and try to spin each wheel. That would identify your source.

Yep - That would be my bet.

Jferrante · 01-19-2016, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Backpayne

Sounds like you have a seized/stuck brake. If it happens again, put truck in neutral and jack up and try to spin each wheel. That would identify your source.

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Yep - That would be my bet.

Thanks guys threw it on stands last night. Back left wheel moves freely but the right is stuck, it will move back with some force. Looks likesomething seized in the drum. Will pull it apart this weekend and go from there.

60chevyjim · 01-20-2016, 01:28 AM

my wife was out shopping and she had a similar problem.
I went to get her and the car , it felt like the ebrake was on when I tried to move the car.
she doesn't use the ebrake and it wasn't pressed down.
after I managed to get it home . when I pulled the tight brake drum off .
witch I had to adjust the brakes looser to get it off...
the bonded brake lining had came loose from the brake shoe and it fell off when I got the drum off . the lining was binding up the rear brakes .
I put some new brake shoes on and the problem was solved .
it was a 94 buick roadmaster wagon ..

01-17-2016, 03:16 PM	#1
Jferrante Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Arlington VA Posts: 359	Leaving car in gear - burning smell and squeak Hey quick question. My 64 c10 has no ebrake cable hooked up at the moment (on order) so I am leaving the car in gear when I park it. When I start her up again and try to move I encounter some resistance and get a squeaking noise and a burning smell. Something has to be activating somewhere...I haven't gotten under just yet but is this something with the tranny or braking system? Thanks for guidance

01-18-2016, 01:16 AM	#2
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,248	Re: Leaving car in gear - burning smell and squeak I assume this is a manual trans? I always leave my manual trans cars and trucks in reverse when parked and I've never had any of these issues. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

01-18-2016, 01:49 AM	#4
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,248	Re: Leaving car in gear - burning smell and squeak When was the last time you checked the oil level in the trans? __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

01-18-2016, 08:58 AM	#5
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Leaving car in gear - burning smell and squeak If it wont roll in neutral then there is something broke. Could be a stuck brake, a bad bearing in the rear end or the trans is toast. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

01-18-2016, 12:01 PM	#7
Backpayne Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Seligman, MO Posts: 627	Re: Leaving car in gear - burning smell and squeak Sounds like you have a seized/stuck brake. If it happens again, put truck in neutral and jack up and try to spin each wheel. That would identify your source.

01-20-2016, 01:28 AM	#10
60chevyjim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: tarboro nc. Posts: 400	Re: Leaving car in gear - burning smell and squeak my wife was out shopping and she had a similar problem. I went to get her and the car , it felt like the ebrake was on when I tried to move the car. she doesn't use the ebrake and it wasn't pressed down. after I managed to get it home . when I pulled the tight brake drum off . witch I had to adjust the brakes looser to get it off... the bonded brake lining had came loose from the brake shoe and it fell off when I got the drum off . the lining was binding up the rear brakes . I put some new brake shoes on and the problem was solved . it was a 94 buick roadmaster wagon ..



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