Why do the rear wheels (first passenger side and now driver's side) lock up
What is your question?
It happened last year on passenger side when weather was cold. We had brakes adjusted (didn't solve it), wheel bearing replaced (didn't solve it), then rear brakes replaced (this seemed to solve it). However, about a month ago it happened again but the CAA driver was able to release it by hitting the wheel hub with a hammer. Today it happened but on the passenger side rear wheel. What is the problem?
What makes this problem better or worse?
cold weather makes it worse
How long has your 2012 Nissan Sentra had this problem?
started last year, thought it was fixed, happened a month ago and today
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Although you didn't share, it seems likely that your rear brakes are "drum" type. There is likely something in the drum brake mechanism, shoes, wheel cylinders, return springs that are not working properly. It's simply impossible to know without a very close inspection of the brake system and mechanisms, from measuring brake drum internal diameter, to ensuring shoes are in the proper position as well as the springs. Checking wheel cylinders for leakage and seepage.
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Recommend having hands on and eyes on inspection by a skilled technician with experience.
