| CimminoBrothers |
Fri Sep 29, 2023 6:13 am |
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| I’ve had this 72VW Beetle “Baja” for 20+ years and it’s been sitting around as a project that I’m finally getting time for. Here’s the issue… while trying to see if my reverse switch worked, I was shifting through the gears trying to get it into reverse. Once It shifted into reverse, at least I believe it’s in reverse, the wheels locked up. I can’t even move it an inch. The shifter still moves through the gears and they seem fine. I have also replaced all the brake lines and currently there is no fluid in them. The parking brake is disengaged. What are your suggestions? |
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| jeffrey8164 |
Fri Sep 29, 2023 6:27 am |
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| Pull the wheels and drums to see if it’s just rust. Once off put it in neutral and see if the axles will turn. |
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| CimminoBrothers |
Fri Sep 29, 2023 11:37 am |
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| Just prior to me trying to shift it into Reverse I was pushing it in and out of my garage. I know it’s not rusty brakes. Is almost feels like there’s a pin stopping it from moving or like it’s stuck in gear |
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| 67rustavenger |
Fri Sep 29, 2023 1:13 pm |
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When the clutch pedal is depressed. Will the car roll?
One of my 67's from time to time, gets stuck in second gear.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=705081&highlight=stuck
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=781293&highlight=stuck |
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| CimminoBrothers |
Fri Sep 29, 2023 1:48 pm |
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Jeffrey,
I AM SORRY MAN!!!
I put it up on jack stands and pulled the wheels. With a little brute strength the passenger side broke free and was spinning easily. I tried the same on the drivers side with no luck so I decided to pull the drum off and while doing so it broke free. I cleaned the dirt/grim/rust out and now it’s spinning freely.
Thanks Brother! |
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