Rear Brake Issue in Humid Environment

[kilobravo]

This may not be something that occurs in a dry environment but it most definitely occurs down South. That is, the rear brake pad rusts to the rotor if the vehicle is not driven after washing. This is a mistake I made a half dozen times before someone wised me up so I wanted to be sure all member owners know about the issue.

There is enough transfer of material along with rust that I've decided to have the rotor turned at the auto parts tomorrow. Funny but it only caused a problem on the driver's side and both front rotors are clean as a baby's behind.

Anyway, here's a photo of the problem. Head's up to those of you down South.

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[Tomster]

Thats why I dont wash the wheels unless I can drive it immediately after.

We discussed this.....

 

[kilobravo]

I know Tom and I meant to mention that and forgot but wanted to make sure everyone knew about the issue.

I'm not gonna stop washing but, I now drive the car and make multiple firm stops for about ten minutes afterward.

 

[Tomster]

I know Tom and I meant to mention that and forgot but wanted to make sure everyone knew about the issue.

I'm not gonna stop washing but, I now drive the car and make multiple firm stops for about ten minutes afterward.

I wash the car and make it a point to not get the rotors wet. Just dont hose the wheels down.

When you can drive the car, wash the wheels.

 

[kilobravo]

Thanks, Tom. Impossible not to get the wheels wet when washing so driving afterward is the solution. The problem is only in the rear.

 

[Tomster]

Thanks, Tom. Impossible not to get the wheels wet when washing so driving afterward is the solution. The problem is only in the rear.

I dont wash the wheels every time. Use a microfiber cloth and gently wipe the wheels down when you don't have time for the whole peocess

 

[kilobravo]

You do not suffer from OCD, Tom. As I said, it's impossible for me to wash a car and NOT wash the tires and wheels. Can't do it.

 

[dom418]

I use this on the 350Rs and helps virtually eliminate the issue.
https://www.autogeek.net/hydes-serum-rust-stopper.html

 

[kilobravo]

Thanks for the tip, Dom..me thinks I'll try some of that but I'm still gonna continue the practice of driving the car after every wash and exercising the brakes a bit to warm everything up and dry it off which I presume is copacetic with Hydes. It's out of stock at AutoGeeks at the moment.

 

[PUR_SPD]

I have the same problem on my Audi. I just drive it around the block a time or two and the problem is solved. I too have OCD that won't let me NOT wash the wheels.

 

[Tomster]

Thanks, Tom. Impossible not to get the wheels wet when washing so driving afterward is the solution. The problem is only in the rear.

Just dont spray the wheels, I do it all the time. No rust issue.

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