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Nebbz
15-09-09, 01:59 PM
Is it a nova thing for the breaks to seize after heavy rain. It seems that when its absolutely pissing it down and im driving then park up, next day its all seized up. Ive never had a car do this so much! getting a little worried its doing something to the car :wtf:

i mean the hand break is amazingly good, and the breaks are pretty hot too! but wont this cause extra wear and tear on the break pads them selves if it keeps doing it.
Also worried im going to be in a rush for college or something and snap something :eek:
GRUNT 16V
15-09-09, 03:07 PM
WHEN YOU SAY AND I QUOTE : The handbrake is good and the brakes are pretty hot too are you absolutly sure your driving a Nova ?????? Just asking because you come from Brizool (Bristolian for Bristol)
Welsh Dan
15-09-09, 04:11 PM
Is it the fronts or backs that are sticking?
L14MNP
15-09-09, 04:23 PM
My money is on Delcos! lol

Also it's brakes not breaks!
Jack
15-09-09, 06:56 PM
So long as they free up when you drive off, meh. Dragging the rear end up the road isn't good lol
Nebbz
16-09-09, 08:44 AM
WHEN YOU SAY AND I QUOTE : The handbrake is good and the brakes are pretty hot too are you absolutly sure your driving a Nova ?????? Just asking because you come from Brizool (Bristolian for Bristol)


yep im sure...they are better than my 07 plate fiesta i had (they were terrible breaks)

spelling is not my strong point and neither is maths...:wtf:

i have dragged the back end down the road (found it a tad amusing i must admit) but as soon as i put it in reverse it lets loose again)
Stuart
16-09-09, 08:47 AM
the rear drums always lock up in the rain.
Nebbz
16-09-09, 08:48 AM
the rear drums always lock up in the rain.

so nothing to worry about then? not to sure with the whole "common problems" with novas. Only scrotums (aka escorts)
Stuart
16-09-09, 08:49 AM
you must either drive like an ass or been very unlucky with the 07 fiesta as they have epic brakes!!! (trust me, we tested the life out of them lol)

no nothing to worry about, a quick rock back and forward to free them off with a clunk and away you go. If you are really worried simply leave the handbrake off and put it in gear when you park
Nebbz
16-09-09, 08:52 AM
you must either drive like an ass or been very unlucky with the 07 fiesta as they have epic brakes!!! (trust me, we tested the life out of them lol)

no nothing to worry about, a quick rock back and forward to free them off with a clunk and away you go. If you are really worried simply leave the handbrake off and put it in gear when you park

no none of that unfortunately *untill the end i must admit i did drive like a t*at*

It was a demo car and i know the bloke who had it...drove like an ass daily lol

and brilliant im happy with the clunk thing being okay lol that does worry me!
joeSRI
16-09-09, 09:04 AM
give the drums a tap with a hammer if the rocking doesn't free them
Ernie
16-09-09, 09:10 AM
just wip the rear drums off and give them a clean and then re grease all the springs.
This usually happends on my astra after it has rained or i havnt used it for a wile.
Tim-SR
16-09-09, 11:39 AM
this happen's to my nova all the time when its rained. dont worry about it like people have said they go with a clunk and they will be fine :thumb:
General Baxter
16-09-09, 11:40 AM
Dragging the rear end up the road isn't good lol
pv ? lol
Plug
16-09-09, 11:41 AM
ive always been told to oil the disc's :)

no seriously never do it