1985 Dodge Daytona Brakes

TOMKTH75

MEMBER
1985 DODGE DAYTONA
2.2L
AUTOMATIC
80,000 MILES

When it is raining and the car sits for awhile, the brakes grind metal to metal. The noise stops after a mile or two. All parts have been changed including drum and bearings. In addition, periodically, the rear wheel makes a click clack noise when breaking. That noise goes away after greasing the bearings.

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

MECHANIC
109,885 POSTS

If the brake pads and shoes are good, then it couldn't be metal to metal. My first guess is that the rain is causing a thin layer of rust to start on the brake rotors and drums. When you first start to use the brakes, the rust gets cleaned off. However, you still should check to make sure the brakes are in good condition.

As far as the noise, since it stops when you repack the rear wheel bearings, my guess is that the bearing is not being properly loaded (tightened).