993s in the cold
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993s in the cold
993/907 posted the following a few weeks back;
Well, after getting to play for a couple hours last night in some fresh snow I found my rotors locked up tight this AM.
I'd rather not whack them with a steel bar if I can avoid it, is there another way? Temps are around 20F, would just pouring some lukewarm water on the calipers do the trick?
Thanks.
I bought my '95 new and drive it as a DD summer and winter here in Anchorage.
Short commute, 4 miles or so; oil does not get warm.
Garage at night, but sits in the cold during the day; sometimes minus 20F.
I start it several times a day when it gets that cold.
So far so good, 75k miles and no engine issues, knock wood.
Biggest problem I have is having the brakes freeze to the rotors after driving in snow.
The only cure I have found is to carry a rubber mallet and 8" steel rod from my toolbox...a couple of whacks on the rotor near the caliper will free the brakes.
Gordo
Short commute, 4 miles or so; oil does not get warm.
Garage at night, but sits in the cold during the day; sometimes minus 20F.
I start it several times a day when it gets that cold.
So far so good, 75k miles and no engine issues, knock wood.
Biggest problem I have is having the brakes freeze to the rotors after driving in snow.
The only cure I have found is to carry a rubber mallet and 8" steel rod from my toolbox...a couple of whacks on the rotor near the caliper will free the brakes.
Gordo
I'd rather not whack them with a steel bar if I can avoid it, is there another way? Temps are around 20F, would just pouring some lukewarm water on the calipers do the trick?
Thanks.
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This only happened to my 993 when it was really, really cold out and enough snow on the road to pack the rims full of snow. Since mine was only a C2, my front wheels/brakes iced up. If you have a C4 I cant see this happening
I was lucky and that I only had one of them ice up but I had to drive 5 miles with one of my wheels locked solid to a snow free road that had enough grip to brake my wheel loose. It was 1am so I was not to creative at that time to think of other solutions
As for tips, I dont have any. Maybe carry a little propane torch that you could carry in the trunk. You could also use hot water then hop in the car and get driving
I was lucky and that I only had one of them ice up but I had to drive 5 miles with one of my wheels locked solid to a snow free road that had enough grip to brake my wheel loose. It was 1am so I was not to creative at that time to think of other solutions
As for tips, I dont have any. Maybe carry a little propane torch that you could carry in the trunk. You could also use hot water then hop in the car and get driving
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I'd substitute a wooden dowel or 2x2 for the steel rod....and wont' stick to your hand if it gets a little damp at those temps. Like herman maire says above, you can use the hot water, but have to get in and drive off before they re-freeze.
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Why would a C4 not have this issue?
Originally Posted by herman maire
I was lucky and that I only had one of them ice up but I had to drive 5 miles with one of my wheels locked solid to a snow free road that had enough grip to brake my wheel loose. It was 1am so I was not to creative at that time to think of other solutions
Thanks for your reply, and thanks to Gordo for posting his note in the first place. I was only confused for a few seconds upon finding my car in this condition, immediately thought of his posts on the topic.
Thanks!
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And I heard using windshield washer fluid was an option to de-ice the brakes. Its pretty much diluted alcohol anyways.
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Strange. I drove my first C2 for at least 4 winters in Boston and never had this happen. Had Cup 2s on it as well. Many have seen this picture of it before:
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Do what I do, keep it in the garage!! Hey Ryan, sorry we didn't get to meet up this year I was crazy busy. Are you driving your car this winter or storing?
And I heard using windshield washer fluid was an option to de-ice the brakes. Its pretty much diluted alcohol anyways.
And I heard using windshield washer fluid was an option to de-ice the brakes. Its pretty much diluted alcohol anyways.
I am definetely storing the car for the winter. I have a heated garage so it will be toasty warm for the majority of the winter months. I do have to take it i=to my mechanic soon for the 60K service, oh and maybe I will just order the Stage III fister exhaust while its in the shop.
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Heat gun, windshield washer fluid could work.
Minus 25f here today, not driving the 993, however have never had an issues with any car regarding the calipers/rotors freezing.
Minus 25f here today, not driving the 993, however have never had an issues with any car regarding the calipers/rotors freezing.
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I feel for you brother! Although it was +10 and sunny here this afternoon - your weather is coming our way soon...
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This may or may not be related, but it is worth mentioning.
If I wash my car and then garage her without a drive, I noticed my brakes tend to lock even in a hot Sydney summer, the rotors develop a film of rust even while washing it. It is enough to be unable to push the car but I can drive it. There is a small thud as the rotor breaks free but then all is well, of course there is no reduced tyre grip like there is in snow.
I thought I'd mention it as your brake rotor freeze may possibly be related to the same corrosion rather than the very low temps, especially seeing as they break free with an impact on the rotor.
Just a thought, may be worth considering.
If I wash my car and then garage her without a drive, I noticed my brakes tend to lock even in a hot Sydney summer, the rotors develop a film of rust even while washing it. It is enough to be unable to push the car but I can drive it. There is a small thud as the rotor breaks free but then all is well, of course there is no reduced tyre grip like there is in snow.
I thought I'd mention it as your brake rotor freeze may possibly be related to the same corrosion rather than the very low temps, especially seeing as they break free with an impact on the rotor.
Just a thought, may be worth considering.
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