wet brakes

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by illusion123a, Apr 29, 2007.

  1. illusion123a

    illusion123a Guest

    Every time it rains my rear brakes seem to make a grinding/ screatching
    noise, I had then replaced with in the last 9 months, and they just passed
    PA inspection. Is this normal? If not what could be causing it? They are
    functioning fine, its just this sound when it rains
     
    illusion123a, Apr 29, 2007
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  2. The stock rotors rust really quickly. After it rains, or even after a
    really humid period, the surface will rust and it gets scraped off the
    first time you apply the brakes, making the grinding noise you're
    hearing. If you still hear it after the first stop or two, you may have
    a more serious problem.

    You don't state what car you have, but the Elantras with rear disks are
    known for premature pad wear. Usually, rear pads in a car are good for
    100K mile or so, but I had to replace mine at 45K. The pads fit the
    caliper so tightly that they had to be driven out with a hammer and
    punch! When I installed the new ones, I files the ears on the backing
    plates to get a proper fit. Hopefully, that will take care of the problem.
     
    Brian Nystrom, Apr 29, 2007
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  3. illusion123a

    illusion123a Guest

    its a 2002 hyundai accent
     
    illusion123a, Apr 29, 2007
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  4. illusion123a

    hyundaitech Guest

    The most frequent issue with drum brakes is that the moisture gets into the
    brake dust that's in the drum. As long as your brakes don't grab, there's
    no hazard in ignoring it. If the noise bothers you enough, you can pull
    the drums and clean out the dust with brake cleaner solvent.
     
    hyundaitech, May 1, 2007
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