Woodstock Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Just got back from my vacation. I left the car sitting for 3 weeks. The first time I saw the car, I noticed that there was rust on the rotors. I didn't mind because I know that it is normal. I drove it and I hear noise while braking. It sounds like *wooom woom woom wooom* while on the brakes. any good brake cleaner product out there? maybe it will help get rid of the noise. Thanks! (I dont know how to describe the noise ) woom woooom wooom wooom...:lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Brake cleaner won't do what you want, just drive the car Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouAreABus Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 My rotors had surface rust on them in about 15 min while I was at the coin-op car wash. And no, I would neve use the brushes in those places, just the high-power soap and spot-fee rinse for a quicky. Man I can't wait to be able to get back in my garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Brake cleaner won't do what you want, just drive the car Like he said, JUST DRIVE THE CAR. It's normal. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodstock Posted April 16, 2009 Author Share Posted April 16, 2009 I have been driving the car for 3 days now. I guess it will go away when I wash the car this saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilT Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Stop ! Before you drive the car, read this Double Award Winning Legacy GT Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meier motor sports Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 careful driving my cause the trans to wear out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I have been driving the car for 3 days now. I guess it will go away when I wash the car this saturday. 3 days... Are you trying to tell us the rotors are warped ? Does the steering wheel shimmy when you step on the brake ? Is the rust just on the outer edge of the rotor ? 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWD Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 stop ! Before you drive the car, read this lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Seriously - check both sides of the rotors. The calipers may be stuck on the guiding pins, so you probably have to remove the calipers and clean and re-lubricate the guiding pins for the calipers. I had to replace my rotors and pads because the calipers had stuck. It's just a dirty work, not hard. Having to replace the rotors for a simple maintenance failure is just a thing that can ruin your day. This only applies if you have floating calipers, if you have calipers with pistons from both sides it's possible that you have a stuck piston if you are unlucky. It's possible that this is an issue for you, but it may also help to take a ride with some inspired driving to get rid of the problem. Just let the brakes cool off before you park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodstock Posted April 18, 2009 Author Share Posted April 18, 2009 well today I went on a spirited brake driving... At high speeds 50+mph, when I brake I dont hear anything, but when I brake at lower speed 30mph and below, I still hear the woom woooom woom. I will flush it later with water and maybe clean the car and will check again. any suggestions? its a 08' with 6500+ miles on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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