hi fellas, ive got a bit of a problem with my handbrake and was hopping maybe you could help me pinpoint the problem, 

so whats going is when i fully release the handbrake the whole car will hunker down and refuse to let the car go as im trying to set off, the only way i can get it to release is if i push on the accelerator a little more, then it will release with a knock sound like its been stuck on, bearing in mind i unfortunately had to drive through some flood water a few days ago, now im starting to think that maybe water got inside the drums and has affected the handbrake in some way im not to sure. (the video below shows how deep the water was) i personally dont think the level of water could have affected it but at this point im open to ideas as it is starting to get annoying 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtVf3wjMBu8&feature=youtu.be

 

Yeah, that's easily deep enough to get into the drum.  Damp shoes will stick and they take ages to dry out.

Best option is to open them up and clean them out.  Alternatively, leave the handbrake off for a few days, park in gear instead, and hope they dry out eventually by themselves.

I often experience this with my 2005 Focus (Normally after heavy rain, and sitting for a day or two). Once I get going, at about 20/30Mph (look in rear view mirror to ensure you're alone!), I gently tug on the brake handle to skim the pad on the inside of the drum. Probably doing some damage (?) but it does help to dry it out and stops it 'seizing' for a while after.

hi guys, thanks for the replies, the problem seems to have dissipated on its own, should the problem return ill definitely will have a look at getting its cleaned and re adjusted 

15 minutes ago, itwasVTEC said:

hi guys, thanks for the replies, the problem seems to have dissipated on its own, should the problem return ill definitely will have a look at getting its cleaned and re adjusted 

Open them up and get some ceratec on the anchors and where metal slides on metal to stop them ceasing up. 

1 minute ago, F0CUE said:

Open them up and get some ceratec on the anchors and where metal slides on metal to stop them ceasing up. 

Now, I always assumed it was the shoes sticking to the drums, never even dawned on me that the mechanism itself would be seizing up...