The rear brake shoes grind during wet weather.
Sounds like gravel in the drums.
It clears up if I activate the brakes for 15 - 20 seconds, but recurs if it sits for an hour or so. No evidence of grinding in dry conditions.
The dealer says it is a common problem, because of the shoe lining material - changed since asbestos was removed from the market.
Is anybody aware of a fix?
Possibly rust from wet weather? Oxidation quickly forms on the front discs (rotors) if left for a while wet. Although I've never heard of it making a noise. Only thing I could advise is replacing the drums, its a pretty cheap and straight forward job.
come to think of it what's an A3 doing with rear drums?
er... um.... they do help the car stop....!
(Couldn't resist - thanks for taking the time to reply, Joe!)
They are factory - maybe has someth> >> It clears up if I activate the brakes for 15 - 20 seconds, but recurs
Move to Arizona!
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