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I saw that this topic was covered once, in 2005. The article was: Brakes won't give me a break, posted by afojc, 19th Nov. 2005 and it gave me some insight, but still would like to ask additional questions. Thought perhaps it might be time to put this topic up again, in case anyone else is still running into difficulty with this. 1. Subaru drove home when I bought it, but emergency brake wouldn't hold, and it sounded like possible rear brakes starting metal to metal. Sent it to neighborhood 'mechanic', and had brakes done, including rear shoes. 2. Could barely pull it out of there. He apologized, but said he was unable to find out any more info as to how to control, or adjust brakes for the 'hill' stops. But now, it will barely drive. If I park on anything other than the Salt Flats, it doesn't want to unlock. 3. I live in a fine area of people, but right now, I have 'mechanics' wanting to rebuild the whole rear end...! 4. Simple suggestions greatly appreciated. I am past my days of my own wrench, and physically, ability is becoming limited. I could probably still get brakes off and on, but I would rather explain it to a young man... I have had my turn, and right now, would like to do the minimum to get it to a real mechanic if needed. 5. Thus, can I remove rear brakes and drive it to a mechanic...(60 miles away)? Totally appreciate any suggestions, as I love my GL wagon, and have yet to drive it!!