5kcstq brake question

[Michael Dewar - Sun Scotland]

The sounds like a sticking e-brake.

Best way to check:

car on level surface, e-brake off, front wheels chocked, car out of gear

Raise driver's side rear wheel and attempt to turn wheel. It should
turn easily - if in doubt compare with the rear wheel on the other
side. If not it will probably be the e-brake mechanism which has siezed
and is not releasing properly. Alternatively, it may be a cable fault - they 
usually catch inside the sleeve and need replaced.

Mike

> 
> Can anyone help me diagnose what's wrong with my driver's side rear wheel 
> and/or brake-- during even a brief jaunt through town (4 mi), the wheel will 
> get very hot to the touch and emit a strange burning smell.  The brake 
> doesn't seem to drag, as the car will roll fairly easily when nudged, and I 
> haven't noticed the smell consistently during the past few drives, although I 
> have been running the A/C.  The car is an 86 5kcstq with ABS.
> 
> Any assistence would be appreciated, believe me, as I've already spent close 
> to a grand this month getting new front rotors, calipers, and pads!  I've got 
> to tackle this one on my own!  Thanks again,
> 
> Chaad
>