Get them checked ASAP.

Most likely the drums and shoes are 'toast'. There could be possible the
wheel cylinder damage.



"Abeness" <news@nada.x> wrote in message
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> bt2004 wrote:
> > My friend forgot to release the handbrakes while driving her 1994 Honda
> > Civic for some 20 minutes on a freeway/highway. She lost most of her
> > braking capability for a while before regaining some control. A day
later,
> > it is a little better, but her braking is far from normal. Any ideas as
to
> > what part has been damaged and what to do next, aside from see your
> > neighborhood mechanic? Thanks
>
> Wow, that handbrake must have been pretty loose for her to be able to
> drive 20 minutes at highway speed without realizing something was up. If
> I had to guess, it would be that the rear brake pads/shoes (depending on
> whether she's got 4-wheel disc brakes or not) are ruined from excessive
> heat/friction. Get 'em checked. With a little luck, the rotors (if disc
> brakes) won't be warped from the heat.