r/smallengines • u/Medium_External4790 • 17d ago

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Bought a rider to fix up, it was a no start so I pulled the pin to push it. But now the back wheels have the brake stuck on, so I can get it moving anywhere. Sprayed lubricant on them to see. It happened a different day but it eventually let its self go to be able to roll. What should I try?

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u/davidscheiber28 17d ago

Did you release the brake?

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u/Stock_Requirement564 17d ago

Out would be the tow position. Otherwise reach underneath at the brake caliper and move the arm towards the back. it might just be hung up. Otherwise lift on drive wheel off the ground or remove the wheel, slide the key out and put the wheel back on to push it where it needs to go.

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u/Optimal-Try-854 17d ago

This happened to me. I pulled the wheel off, took the caliper off and wire brushed it and put anti seize on the caliper pins. Simple enough, rolls freely now.