Car Slowing Down Quickly

[Fraser08]

Hi there

I've recently noticed that in my 06 Zetec S it slows down very quickly if i put the clutch down and is more gradual if i take my foot off the accelerator, its not all the time but its happened a fair few times recently. When moving off on a flat surface with no brakes applied the front right makes a noise almost as if its locked on briefly then it releases. I park it on a hill and when i first bought the car it would roll if i let it now it stops on the hill with no brakes applied. MOT is due soon and know this will be a problem. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[GingerFlame]

Have you checked your pads and discs? Possibly binding or just locking up completely.

Check all wheel bearings too (Jack up and turn the wheel and listen)

[MONDEO TXS 2.2]

Also possible handbrake sticking on the rear brakes

[BobbyDee]

I would jack the car up and try spinning the front wheels. When I had my Fiesta both of my calipers seized within a week of each other. It was driveable as the wheel would spin so much. If it turns out to be your caliper I would replace the caliper and get new pads on each side as driving with them seized will eat away at your pads

[james_60]

The Calipers on the fiesta gather dust around the pistons,

It can cause uneven brake pad wear and if they are binding for a long time the disc will warp

Jamie