What to Do About Brake Noise After Rain?

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StHeidi
07/30/25 9:04am
After rain, brakes can develop rust stains due to water exposure, causing the brake pads to retract less sensitively and create friction with the brake discs, resulting in noise. Generally, pressing the brakes a few more times will make the noise disappear, and it won't have a significant impact. Below is some information about brakes: 1. Brake Pads: Also known as brake linings, in a car's braking system, brake pads are the most critical safety components. The effectiveness of all braking depends decisively on the brake pads; Brake pads are usually composed of a steel plate, an adhesive heat insulation layer, and a friction block. The heat insulation layer is made of non-heat-conductive materials to provide thermal insulation; 2. Friction Block: Composed of friction materials and adhesives, it is pressed against the brake disc or drum during braking to create friction, thereby achieving the purpose of slowing down or stopping the vehicle.
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