mdub71 Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 I haven't been driving my 98 Forester much for the last few years, but I have been trying to get it out on the roads every few weeks. I'm saving it for the kids use. Wanted to get it out this afternoon for some errands in a thunderstorm. Started just fine this afternoon, but the car would not roll forward. Really feels like the passenger front caliper is stuck on. Is that possible? Any thoughts? Thanks in advance for any ideas. -matt wills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocei77 Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 If the parking brake was not left on and it is indeed the front, then it is probably rust buildup or similar. Does it roll backwards? Make sure there is nothing in the way and apply gas until it breaks free. O. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdub71 Posted March 20, 2020 Author Share Posted March 20, 2020 I got on the gas a bit to roll it forward and back. I think I was spinning the back wheels? I was surprised it didn't pop loose. Then I started to worry it was something more serious. There doesn't appear to be anything physically blocking the car but it is backed in tight to a spot up against a work bench. Thanks again... -mw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdub71 Posted March 20, 2020 Author Share Posted March 20, 2020 Would spraying something on the rotor be a horrible idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_freddo Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 6 hours ago, mdub71 said: Would spraying something on the rotor be a horrible idea? Only if it’s not brake cleaner. Cheers Bennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmdew Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 Can you get a jack under the front to jack and spin the wheels by hand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocei77 Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 (edited) 13 hours ago, lmdew said: Can you get a jack under the front to jack and spin the wheels by hand? ^+1 Jack it up, remove the calipers, rotate the wheels, use a c clamp or similar to push the pistons back, then remount. Push brake so you have some stopping power , then try the gas again. O. Edited March 20, 2020 by ocei77 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdub71 Posted March 20, 2020 Author Share Posted March 20, 2020 Thanks All Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster2 Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 With caliper pulled off, check to see if the slide pins move easily. If not, squirt PB blaster into the pin assembly, wait a bit, then try to move the frozen slide pin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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