Chris_spring Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 I have a 300tdi '95 that runs great, changes well at all speeds but seems to have some sort of binding issue when pulling away (as if the axle/hand brake is locked). Seems to be fine once i reverse a couple of feet and then place back into 1st, and the issue only happens intermittently. In addition, when rolling to a stop (freewheeling) i can often feel the vehicle shudder to at stop a very low speeds (again almost feels as if something is binding up). Any similar experiences of this issue would be greatly appreciated or where to start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cackshifter Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 First thing to check is handbrake adjustment. That sounds like a prime suspect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 Hand brake adjustment, and make sure the hand brake cable is operating smoothly - if the engine earth strap is corroded or dirty and not earthing the starter motor easily, the hand brake cable becomes an alternate earth and gets hot on start up, melting the Teflon coating inside the sheathing, restricting cable movement. This could hold the brake partly on when you think it has been released. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 Gear oil on the HB shoes will cause drag too , with exactly those symptoms , so a few things to check in and around the HB - Welcome to the forum too cheers Steve b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_spring Posted January 5, 2021 Author Share Posted January 5, 2021 Thanks for the feedback all - will let you know what I find 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_spring Posted January 7, 2021 Author Share Posted January 7, 2021 All as suspected - the good news it was the handbrake! Now on to that oil leak(s)! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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