Brake performance in the rain?
12-21-2012, 11:29 PM
#1
Drifting
Thread Starter
Brake performance in the rain?
Do you notice almost no brakes when driving in the rain and you haven't used the brakes for a couple of miles?
I haven't driven my 1990 coupe in the rain in years. But I got caught in the rain on Thursday and it was weird how I would hit the brakes at an intersection when the traffic light turned red and I thought I was going to sail right on through the intersection. It's like the pads had to dry the rotors first and then they could stop the car.
Like I said, I haven't driven in the rain in years. It's not my daily driver. It's black and looks like crap when driven in the rain.
The owner's manual says nothing about using the brakes in the rain. The car came with Dayton chrome wire wheels. So, a lot of rain gets on those rotors.
I haven't driven my 1990 coupe in the rain in years. But I got caught in the rain on Thursday and it was weird how I would hit the brakes at an intersection when the traffic light turned red and I thought I was going to sail right on through the intersection. It's like the pads had to dry the rotors first and then they could stop the car.
Like I said, I haven't driven in the rain in years. It's not my daily driver. It's black and looks like crap when driven in the rain.
The owner's manual says nothing about using the brakes in the rain. The car came with Dayton chrome wire wheels. So, a lot of rain gets on those rotors.
12-22-2012, 12:28 AM
#2
somethings wrong...
your car is not behaving normally. I would get some different pads or at least get the brakes checked out. No amount of rain should prevent the disc brakes from grabbing unless the pads are damaged from glazing. When I use the pressure washer on my brakes with soap and blow grease all over the rotors they might not grab the first time...but after 1-2 seconds of pedal drying....they're fine and don;t fade after that.
your car is not behaving normally. I would get some different pads or at least get the brakes checked out. No amount of rain should prevent the disc brakes from grabbing unless the pads are damaged from glazing. When I use the pressure washer on my brakes with soap and blow grease all over the rotors they might not grab the first time...but after 1-2 seconds of pedal drying....they're fine and don;t fade after that.
12-22-2012, 02:21 AM
#3
Melting Slicks
Do you notice almost no brakes when driving in the rain and you haven't used the brakes for a couple of miles?
I haven't driven my 1990 coupe in the rain in years. But I got caught in the rain on Thursday and it was weird how I would hit the brakes at an intersection when the traffic light turned red and I thought I was going to sail right on through the intersection. It's like the pads had to dry the rotors first and then they could stop the car.
Like I said, I haven't driven in the rain in years. It's not my daily driver. It's black and looks like crap when driven in the rain.
The owner's manual says nothing about using the brakes in the rain. The car came with Dayton chrome wire wheels. So, a lot of rain gets on those rotors.
I haven't driven my 1990 coupe in the rain in years. But I got caught in the rain on Thursday and it was weird how I would hit the brakes at an intersection when the traffic light turned red and I thought I was going to sail right on through the intersection. It's like the pads had to dry the rotors first and then they could stop the car.
Like I said, I haven't driven in the rain in years. It's not my daily driver. It's black and looks like crap when driven in the rain.
The owner's manual says nothing about using the brakes in the rain. The car came with Dayton chrome wire wheels. So, a lot of rain gets on those rotors.
I have A mold wheels which are open and although they would get affected by water spray from the road and splashes from puddles i have never experienced what you are describing even in very heavy rain and quite deep puddles on the road....
Some brake pad material can be affected by moisture but most reputable brands should not be affected, i know my ''Hawk pads are always ready.
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12-22-2012, 09:26 AM
#4
Race Director
I drive my '96 in plenty of rain, and the brakes work the same.
Of course, the tires don't have the same traction in the rain.
If you have the feeling that your going to "sail through the intersection" when the light turns red, something is definitely wrong.
12-22-2012, 10:47 AM
#6
My first c4 went several years without being wet. I was fanatical about that...no water puddles, no rain, I'd go around the block if I saw sprinklers spraying into the street. Finally got caught inj a rain storm one day...thought I was gonna need therapy, but I survived, and so did the car!
12-22-2012, 12:20 PM
#7
Race Director
Is it ok to drive a Corvette in the rain?
I'm pretty sure mine would melt!
12-22-2012, 10:09 PM
#10
Safety Car
I live in Western PA, the weather can be mostly sunny with a 20% chance of rain. The weather changes about every 5 minutes so... It'll still rains, get over it. I prefer not to get caught in the rain, but if it happens the car cleans up just fine.
Shoot I auto-x in the rain....car lives just fine. Proper washing techniques keep the scratches at bay. That and WAX lots of WAX, my Corvette beads water like a ducks back.
Shoot I auto-x in the rain....car lives just fine. Proper washing techniques keep the scratches at bay. That and WAX lots of WAX, my Corvette beads water like a ducks back.