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Your brakes won't release even after the parking brake is off. It is a '69 bug What can be done?
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Unscrew the bleeder bolt on each brake, one at a time, and see if that allows the wheel to spin freely. If it won't, the brakes are rusted/ frozen and you'll need to replace them. If the wheels can then spin it sounds like a master cylinder issue or perhaps blocked lines. Replace the lines first because it's cheaper and should be done from time to time, then the master cylinder.
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