What to Do When the Front Wheel Brakes Are Locked and Won't Release?

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DallasMarie
07/24/25 7:25pm
Force start the engine and rev it hard; as long as the rear wheels move, it should be fine. Alternatively, remove the tire and tap the brake drum a couple of times with a hammer or similar tool to loosen the contact surface between the brake drum and the brake pads. Below is relevant information about front wheel brake lock-up: 1. Causes of front wheel brake lock-up: (1) Water ingress into the braking system; (2) Insufficient rigidity of the brake disc; (3) Improper fit of the brake pads. 2. ABS (Anti-lock Braking System): ABS is installed to address the issue of wheel lock-up during braking. Its working principle is similar to the 'press-release' method mentioned above, but ABS operates at a much higher frequency than manual control. Vehicles equipped with ABS can effectively keep the wheels rotating without locking up, significantly improving the stability of the car during braking and the braking performance under poor road conditions.
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