I have a 2010 Superb with a manual parking brake.  Seems like anytime the temperature goes below freezing overnight, even by just a degree or two, the parking brake freezes.  I've had this happen in older cars, and usually it will unstick after a few tens of meters or by some hard pulling and releases.  Not so here.  Pulling it just makes it tighter, and ended up driving 2km the other day and ended up with a glowing rear disc.   

 

Other than the obvious of not using the parking brake in the cold, does anyone have any ideas about how to prevent this?

It sounds like the calliper or handbrake cable is partially seized.

You will need to have a look to determine which is the problem.

 

Might just be the cable/ lever mechanism needs lubricating.

 

If it's the calliper it will need servicing with new seals or a new/ exchange calliper.

Caliper is actually new this past year, as is the disc and pads. Have had the same problem in previous years with the previous caliper, so I think rules it out.

 

 I’m thinking that it must be something related specific to the handbrake, as I can drive and brake without any problems.  But that ilia my challenge- I’m not even sure where to start with figuring out where water might be ingressing or how to drive it out. :(
 

 

If your brake caliper is not seezing when using the foot pedal it has to be the hanbrake.

Put the back of the car on axle stands and take the problem rear wheel off - if only one side seezes. Check the handbrake cable attachment and whether it releases freely. You could have a damaged handbrake cable and moisture is condensating on the inside and freezing over.

 

Rear Brake.pdf

Same here, now just leaving it gear till i can get it serviced/greased up