New EGO Stubby Nozzle

[skinnyb]

Guys, I was more than a little surprised to hear about this dripping long after drying the vehicle as I have never seen this happen with mine. Sure, one or two drips here and there but not as y'all have described.

That said, I do take a short spin after drying to get the rust film off the rotors and most importantly, to dry the pads. Speaking of which, if you don't do this and instead, just park her back in the garage, you run the risk of serious rust damage to the pads. Ask me how I know.

The first sign of the pad problem is when you go to back the car out the next day and despite giving it throttle, the car won't move because, the pad/or pads is/are stuck to the rotor(s). Eventually, more throttle will break things loose and you'll hear (and feel) a pretty good POP as the vehicle "lurches."

Granted, the amount of rust is directly related to the amount of wash and rinse water the calipers, i.e., pads receive but trust me, it doesn't take much on those big, front pads.

I've had it happen a couple times. I definitley drive around the block now even the rust preventer doesn't work for me, I have tried Hydes. next on the list is the Bilt Hamber Atom Mac if I can find some . As for drips, yeah mine will drip for hours, the PP rear spoiler is terrible, and the hood vents...

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[MAGS1]

Guys, I was more than a little surprised to hear about this dripping long after drying the vehicle as I have never seen this happen with mine. Sure, one or two drips here and there but not as y'all have described.

That said, I do take a short spin after drying to get the rust film off the rotors and most importantly, to dry the pads. Speaking of which, if you don't do this and instead, just park her back in the garage, you run the risk of serious rust damage to the pads. Ask me how I know.

The first sign of the pad problem is when you go to back the car out the next day and despite giving it throttle, the car won't move because, the pad/or pads is/are stuck to the rotor(s). Eventually, more throttle will break things loose and you'll hear (and feel) a pretty good POP as the vehicle "lurches."

Granted, the amount of rust is directly related to the amount of wash and rinse water the calipers, i.e., pads receive but trust me, it doesn't take much on those big, front pads.

I do typically drive around the block for the reasons you highlighted above. It does push some of the water out but it’s usually the corners of the spoiler that seem to hold a bit of water. Not a ton, but enough to leave some water spots if I don’t catch it.

 

[kilobravo]

..even the rust preventer doesn't work for me, I have tried Hydes.

Yep, same here, Alex. I think those products are mainly for the rotors but on that score, Hydes is pretty much worthless. Burnishing the rotors and scraping/heating the pads post wash is the only thing I've found to eliminate the rust problems.

 

[skinnyb]

Yep, same here, Alex. I think those products are mainly for the rotors but on that score, Hydes is pretty much worthless. Burnishing the rotors and scraping/heating the pads post wash is the only thing I've found to eliminate the rust problems.

Same here. I just go around the block real quick and good to go. First time mine stuck it was really wierd and scary. Luckily no harm done I try not to do anything crazy cause mine spit brake dust if you just look at them

 

[kilobravo]

First time mine stuck it was really wierd and scary.

I'll bet anyone else who has experienced this feels the same, Alex. I know it startled the heck out of me.

That said, if I were you, I would pull the front wheels and pads to have a look see because you might just have a similar cavity to the pad I posted on one or both.

I replaced them with PowerStops which, BTW, don't spit dust anywhere near as much as the OEM pads.

 

[skinnyb]

I'll bet anyone else who has experienced this feels the same, Alex. I know it startled the heck out of me.

That said, if I were you, I would pull the front wheels and pads to have a look see because you might just have a similar cavity to the pad I posted on one or both.

I replaced them with PowerStops which, BTW, don't spit dust anywhere near as much as the OEM pads.

On my list. Definitely getting different pads at some point, my wheels are pretty easy to clean being ceramic coated and they have large wide spokes so I just deal with it for now. I have driven the car pretty hard a few times since the incident and haven't experienced any brake issues, no fade or anything so I will just run with it for now. Planning on pulling the wheels in the spring for a refresh of the coating and clean the wheel wells really good. Might pop the pads out real quick at that point..

 

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For anyone having trouble removing the 3D printed Stubby Nozzle Co. attachment from their EGO's, this video shows how to do so without jacking the thing up.

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