Tractor wont move with brakes released

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by KostaN, Feb 22, 2021.

  1. mslashbar

    mslashbar Medium Load Member

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    Tires froze to the ground?
     
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    I threw rock salt around tires between tires behind
    Still rock solid,wont move
     
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    kylefitzy Road Train Member

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    Try going backwards, when shoes stick to the drums, they seem to always free up in reverse for me.
     
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    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Two weeks? Have you tried calling someone? Road service. Maybe a wrecker or someone to try to pull you out of your spot?
     
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    KostaN Light Load Member

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    I mean i am at my parking Im not on the road,I wanted to figure out myself since im was not driving anyways
     
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    What did you do to help them spin?
    I am suspicious that it might be the my case
     
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    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    By summer time you should be free to roll.
     
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    Espressolane Road Train Member

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    Pour some bleach on the drives. Don’t need much. Let it run down between the tread and sit, maybe 30 minutes. Then try to move the truck.
     
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    Alright ########,good advice go ahead and roll now
     
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    I guess the bottom of the tires are frozen to the ground
    Would bleach go all the way down ?
    I have never heard of that before
    I might give it a try
     
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