For a while my rear rotors have been noisy when braking. They also rub slightly when first driving after it sits a few days. The pads don't seems to be contacting the rotor completely, even though they still have a ton of life left. They're also not pitted or gouged in any way. What's the deal with that!?

driver's side rear


passenger rear

 

Looks like it sits quite a bit...

 

yeah. i try not to drive it more than once a week.

 

Looks like rust, and you havent driven it enough to clean the rust off of them.

 

Yup, that's what happens when you don't drive it everyday. Mine got like that when my car sat waiting for a part...

 

i hope so. but it's very annoying when i slow to stop and hear a grinding/rubbing noise in the brakes.

 

Only cure is driving it more often...

 

That sound will go away once you drive it enough to clean all the rust and crap off the rotors. Braking a few times should clean them up.

 

it's not noticeable to passengers. just one of those things that you notice and that bugs you.

p.s. just got done cleaning it inside and out.....it's purty lookin