My left rear is doing that since I developed a brake fluid leak when
the e-brake is left on.
Check for a leak back there.

Roger

On May 20, 2005, at 6:47 AM, John Rodgers wrote:

> My van - an 88 GL - has developed a weird "sticking" condition. I
> wonder
> if anyone else has ever had this situation. haven't a clue as to how to
> identify the problem to fix it.
>
> When rolling to a stop, right at the last moment there is this little
> "sudden stop" feeling, then when I go again, it's like the van is stuck
> and can't move until enough pressure builds through the drive train to
> break free that which is stuck or bound up. It doesn't take much to
> move
> it but I can tell it. When it does break free, there is the slightest
> "Pop" sound as it breaks free and then everything is fine as we roll
> along - until the next stop.
>
> The thing that worries me about this is that usually something of this
> nature portends bad things later.
>
> Anyone have any ideas about this?? A bearing beginning to go ( I have
> fairly new CV's all around), or perhaps a brake? I have noticed on the
> right rear axle stub that there is an accumulation that looks like long
> packed dirt over grease. Indications of rear wheel bearing failure,
> maybe????
>
> Any input would be appreciated.
>
> TIA,
>
> John Rodgers
> 88 GL Driver
>