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52 Saratoga Trans issue


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All,

I am perplexed by an issue with this 52 Saratoga. A semi automatic, fluid level is correct and it acts like the emergency brake is on when backing up. Noises, clanking and a drag. The emergency brake is NOT staying or dragging. Is there a valve or port that is not releasing? I have not drained the transmission and added new 10wt non detergent. I do have that. Driving forward all is well, shifts nicely and even kicks down when asked to. When on my 4 post lift and the rear wheels raised enough to not touch the driveshaft will freely turn clockwise but not in the opposite direction. Thoughts?

Rob hattiesgarage@comcast.net

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Either the rear brakes have oil on them or the two E-brake shoes have oil on them. My 1950 NewYorker hard top did the same thing last summer-it was oil on the rear E-brake shoes.

The car acted jerky with drive line rattle while trying to back up. New shoes and a new seal....All fixed now.

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