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Finally the car went to the workshop, the pad got stick because after be wet, the car was immediately parked with the hand brake for a couple of days. The mechanic told me that is a really common issue with drum brakes

I have been checking the car, I realize is the right brake which is stuck and keeps braking. Just moving forward doesn’t release the drum. I also tried to remove the drum cover, unfortunately as the brake pads are pushing, there is no way to take it out. Any suggestions? any way you can turn the ad...

I have been checking the car, I realize is the right brake which is stuck and keeps braking. Just moving forward doesn’t release the drum.
I also tried to remove the drum cover, unfortunately as the brake pads are pushing, there is no way to take it out.
Any suggestions?

Hitting is the last option. :) As already discussed, drive a bit forward then back, the shoes should come free if they are stuck. Afterwards, drive at low speed in a safe area (away from traffic) and apply the handbrake gradually (several times) without stopping the car or causing sudden braking. B...

My guess is the rear brake shoes are 'stuck' to the drums , which is not uncommon on these cars . Try driving forward and backwards to free off the brakes, they should release with a bang if they are going to other wise you will have to strip them down. its not strange you can release the parking b...

1.Method the easy one to try. Loosen the handbrake cables 2.Method to try with 13mm spanner or socket to move the handbrake mechanism lever up ( towards the sky) -the part where the round ball from parking brake cable goes into, and work it a bit using wd40 or silicone spray. If it s a disc brake. ...

amer6R wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 12:01 pm If you have rear drums, you could remove the rear wheel bolt and rotate the wheel while you can see the adjuster and adjust it so your parking shoes are loose.

Yes, I have rear drums. What bolt are you referring to?

Hey mates, Yesterday I went to use my 2015 Polo, however when trying to release the hand brake I realize that I can move it upwards and downwards, however the rear brake is still braking. I can not move the car, as I don’t have way to unblocking it. Any suggesting about the problem? Thank you in adv...

Hi there, I have just bought a pair of dynamic blinker for my 6C side mirrors. The problem is when the engine is already running the blinker doesn’t works, however when the engine is still stopped or when I open or close the car through the remote they work properly. I’m leaving the AliExpress link:...

Thank you for your fast reply.
So, it will be possible do it in my car in other way?

Hi everyone,
I'm new in this forum I come linked by other Polo forum.
I would like know if this kit will be able to my Polo 6c with start-stop, halogen lights and of course without auto headlights.
Thinks you in advance.

Hello
I am new in this forum, and I would like know if this wiring kit can be used in my new Polo 6C. Comes with start stop, halogen headlights as well as without rain or light sensor.
Thank you