stuck MTD parking brake

MTDman1

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Hi everyone. I have a 1996 MTD yard machine that has a stuck parking brake,I think. I had it on a jack and one tire moves one way and the other tire moves the other way. the little parking brake lever is completly gone and I cant seem to find where it was attached to. If there's any bolt or something I can take off to disengage the whole parking brake system, that would also be great. can someone please help?
 

Rivets

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If you would post some model numbers we might be able to help you. MTD has built hundreds of different models and with this crazy spring my ESP is not working properly. Can't tell you how to fix something until I think I know what you are talking about.

This is only my opinion, and many will say it ain't worth a darn, as I'm only a retired grease monkey instructor and not a professional mechanic. Use what I post at your own risk.
 
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I would check the disc on the axle first its most likely froze up a little tap with a hammer should free it up.
 
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