Originally Posted by
onehundred80
You probably have rust in the cable and possibly the brake shoe mechanism. I would refrain from using it until it is repaired, I broke the cable on one once trying to free it up and the brake was partially locked by rust in the on position, the whole thing was rusted out solid and everything had to be replaced. The cable on mine came apart at the end fitting due to the pressure I put on it.
They have to be used frequently or they can rust up, especially in your type of area.
I just talked to my friend he said he had it adjusted for the track so the breaks would not lock up when they were hot, and he used it everyday.