Haven't drove the car in a while and not my wheels screech. Should I tow it or drive it?

Asked by Ki-tae Sep 05, 2014 at 08:20 PM about the 2000 Lexus GS 300 RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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Good chance you rotors have rust on them if the car hasn't been driven in a while. That's probably what you're hearing. Once the brakes are applied more than a few times, the rotors should polish back up.

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