What to Do When the Brakes Are Stuck?
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Solutions for stuck brakes: 1. Force start the car and rev the accelerator hard until the rear wheels start turning; 2. Remove the tire and gently tap the brake drum with a hammer or similar tool a couple of times to loosen the contact surface between the brake drum and the brake pads. If the brakes get stuck while driving an automatic transmission car, downshift while using the handbrake. When pulling the handbrake, press the release button and continuously pull the handbrake. After pulling it up, press the electronic handbrake and slowly bring the car to a stop. After rain or washing the car, if the brake drum gets wet and the car is parked for more than a day, the inner part of the brake drum and the surface of the brake pads can rust and seize, causing the brake pads to lock up. In such cases, the owner should not stop immediately but drive for a while and press the brakes a few more times to allow the moisture to evaporate, preventing rust.