twobears Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 I'm a complete dunce when it comes to anything about cars so please don't laugh if this is a stupid question but can anyone please advise me regarding the brakes on my Fiesta ST3? I left it standing outside for a couple of weeks whilst I've been away and the brakes seem to have seized up. When I got in it this morning and reversed up the drive it made a loud grating noise and seemed almost 'lumpy' to drive. I thought I might have a flat tyre but when I got out they were all fine. I drove slowly along the lane and the noise gradually lessened. I tried the brakes a few times and they seemed to work but were noisy. I carried on driving slowly for a few miles and the problem seemed to disappear but should I be doing something about it other than maybe not leaving the handbrake on? Like I said, I know nothing about cars so feel free to roll your eyes and move swiftly on but any advice would be gratefully received as always Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Just the discs rusting over with no use. Your description about the the problem going away confirms. Just drive it for a few miles and all will be fine Whenever I wash my cars I take them for a short run to dry off the discs and if leaving the car for some while do not apply the handbrake - just leave it in gear (or park if auto) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobears Posted April 12, 2015 Author Share Posted April 12, 2015 Thanks very much Colin. I will stop worrying if that's all it is and I'll do as you say re the drying off of the discs and leaving it in gear when I am parking it for a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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