R56 Brake Noise - Parked Outside During Boston Winter
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Brake Noise - Parked Outside During Boston Winter
Left my car parked outside in the Boston winter for about 6 weeks. Just drove it for the first time yesterday - am getting grinding noises and a thumping noise from the rear brakes. Figured the grinding and slight pulsation in the brake pedal is due to rust on the rotors (which should wear off over time) but what is the thumping noise at slow speeds and on braking? Will this go away on its own?
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I think you're right. Leaving a car parked for an extended period in wet weather will cause the rotors to rust unevenly (some areas open, some close to pads). My MINI doesn't do this too badly, but my VW does. A few dozen stops usually smoothes everything back out and the system is quiet again.
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