drives forward but in rev and neutral wont move backward

1991 SUBARU LIBERTY
237,797 MILES
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Have a 1991 sedan not even when towed backward front wheels lockup, Brought car used it mainly freeway driving had car about a week. Work mate told me auto was repaired just over 12 mths ago when I was driving down freeway suddenly car surged and slowed for about 5-10 seconds then seemed perfect. After work it would not move backward had to tow it with front wheels locked also when selecting 1st car feels under powered?
Mar 17, 2012 at 7:41 PM
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Have the brakes inspected, sounds like its locking up, could be a caliper piston frozen.
Mar 17, 2012 at 7:53 PM
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Thanks Razmataz atleast I have some where to start
Mar 19, 2012 at 5:40 AM
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No problem, comeback if you still need help
Mar 19, 2012 at 9:42 AM