Car advice, brakes

[chasegirl]

Not using my car much at the moment. Last 2 times I've driven there has been a clunk when I take my foot off the brakes to reverse off my drive.

It doesn't happen any other time when I'm driving. Wondered if anyone knew if it's cos the pads are cold due to lack of use or if it's a sign of something serious?

Will get it looked at anyway just in case but bit worried about driving it at all.

Sounds as though the pads or shoes are binding on the handbrake due to lack of use and the crack is when they release. Pretty normal but no harm in getting it checked.

OK that's reassuring. A quick Google said the same thing but will get it checked anyway. Probably a common problem right now

Honestly don't waste your or your mechanics time. It's what happens when a car has been stood for a day or two, or if it's been particularly wet. The brakes stick, I'm surprised you've never come across this before.

If you want to avoid it happening, OP, park the car in gear with the handbrake off. My drive slopes down to the front, so I put the car in reverse gear when I park and leave the brake off. This stops the car rolling forward, and stops the brake seizing when it’s left for a long time.

Just remember you’ve left it in gear when you get in to drive it again!

We do what babdoc doe above

Thanks for the tips. It's going for its mot and service at the end of February so might mention it then. Never noticed it before but I usually drive every day

No need, it's just the pads sticking. They will clean themselves up within a few miles