Need some help guys. I noticed the last two times that after I wash my car, the next morning when I put the car to gear and give it gas, it seems as if the brakes are still engaged. I really need to give it a good amount of gas and realease the clutch more quickly to break the car loose. When it does break loose, there is a rather loud sound. Can someone tell me what this might be??? I'm pretty sure its water realted since it only happens after I was my car (the morning after) and if this is bad for the brakes/car. Many Thanks. Rob

 

It is the pads rusting on to the rotors.. take a ride around the block and use the brakes after you wash the car.

 

This happened to me this last weekend. It actually released pretty hard I thought I backed up into something so I got out and looked around and realized it was the brakes. I don't like to drive around right after I wash because there's still detailing to do (like zaino 6) and I don't want to get dirt/dust on the car from driving around before putting it on. Any other suggestions?

 

This is a pretty common occurrence. Do a search, and you'll find that it has happened to just about everybody. It doesn't do any harm, but you can prevent it (or at least minimize it) by not engaging the parking brake when you wash the car. If necessary, block the wheels instead. Once all of the water is dried off, then you can reapply the parking brakes.

Or you can take your car for a ride to dry off the brakes, and rub off the rust film from the rotors, This too will prevent the rear brake pads from sticking to the rotors.

 

Thanks for the advice guys. The sound definately freaked me out the first time. Sounded like something broke or cracked. Will go for a spin after I wash now. Thanks.

 

keep the car in gear and dont use the e-brake after you wash your car...

 

Leave the e-brake off after you wash, only the rear pads are sticking.

Or drive the car around the block before washing. If the rotors/pads are warm, the water will evaporate before they stick.

 

what razor and jeff said!

 

You often only need to run it back and forth once or twice in your own driveway to remove most of the rust. No need to even go out on the road IMO.

 

Just don't use the e-brake and everything will be fine. I never use mine anywhere unless I am parked on a up/down grade.