Hi Everyone,
Bought a 2012 sportwagen a couple of months ago. Pretty happy with it so far. I have had an issue that seems to arise on cold mornings. After I start the vehicle, I release the parking break (Light extinguishes on cluster) and I usually coast down my sloped driveway after the hill hold releases and point myself in the correct direction on the road. As I brake to slow the coasting I select first gear to start the forward progress. It is at this time that the rear brakes appear to lock up. The vehicle struggles along (cuz the rear brakes are on) and eventually the rear brakes release (smelly and hot) and the car accelerates and coasts normally. I've seen a few threads about this. I also have an appointment booked with a reputable German (mexican) repair shop next week. Any ideas in the mean time?
Cheers!
Bought a 2012 sportwagen a couple of months ago. Pretty happy with it so far. I have had an issue that seems to arise on cold mornings. After I start the vehicle, I release the parking break (Light extinguishes on cluster) and I usually coast down my sloped driveway after the hill hold releases and point myself in the correct direction on the road. As I brake to slow the coasting I select first gear to start the forward progress. It is at this time that the rear brakes appear to lock up. The vehicle struggles along (cuz the rear brakes are on) and eventually the rear brakes release (smelly and hot) and the car accelerates and coasts normally. I've seen a few threads about this. I also have an appointment booked with a reputable German (mexican) repair shop next week. Any ideas in the mean time?
Cheers!