Hawk HPS pads squeeking? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

scythezo6 · 09-27-2011, 02:19 PM

Hey everyone.
I got some Hawk HPS pads installed on my SS about a month ago. They were fine until about maybe a week ago I get this god awful squeek when I gradually come to a stop. When I'm braking from about 9-6 mph I get this whistle/squeek sound coming from the brakes. Its almost exactly like how it sounded when my stock pads were worn down. I had the rotors turned too when they installed and I know they put the pads on because I checked out the brakes before I paid and left the shop. Anyone else having squeeking issues with Hawk pads? Its seriously loud like people walking will turn their heads when I'm stopping. Its embarrasing.

HDRDTD · 09-27-2011, 02:22 PM

So take it back to the shop that installed them What do they say?

scythezo6 · 09-27-2011, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HDRDTD

So take it back to the shop that installed them What do they say?

I plan on doing this soon. I unfortunately don't have time until the weekend, which is why I'm asking if anyone else had this same issue.

The Stig · 09-27-2011, 02:27 PM

high performance brake pads make noise. They also wear faster and create more dust. The better your stopping power the louder and dirtier your brakes will be.

ddunerider · 09-27-2011, 02:31 PM

Hawk Cermic Pads...No noise and Low Dust........But they do sound a little diffarent ...But they work better !!

scythezo6 · 09-27-2011, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by stieger

high performance brake pads make noise. They also wear faster and create more dust. The better your stopping power the louder and dirtier your brakes will be.

The pads claim against these event happening though. The website I bought them from states:

"Features

•Increased stopping power
•High friction/torque hot or cold
•Gentle on rotors
•Extended pad life
•Low dust
•Virtually noise-free"

I don't know if this is a manufacture quote or a vendor quote. The vendor is a forum sponsor.

The Stig · 09-27-2011, 02:37 PM

I checked out the Hawk website and what you quoted was correct. So my mistake for jumping the gun on you. The only thing that I can think of is that the shop either didn't turn the rotors when they installed the pads. The other option is that you just need to set the pads really good.

scythezo6 · 09-27-2011, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by stieger

I checked out the Hawk website and what you quoted was correct. So my mistake for jumping the gun on you. The only thing that I can think of is that the shop either didn't turn the rotors when they installed the pads. The other option is that you just need to set the pads really good.

Yes, now that I read more into the site. I didn't perfom the settings. I'll try this on my way home today and see if it helps.

hot_rod · 09-27-2011, 02:43 PM

um....looking at putting some of these on mine

This thread has several posts about how to / importance of setting / bedding the pads:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=112246

>>stock pads were worn down.

How many miles did you have on your stock pads when you replaced them?

scythezo6 · 09-27-2011, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by hot_rod

um....looking at putting some of these on mine

This thread has several posts about how to / importance of setting / bedding the pads:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=112246

>>stock pads were worn down.

How many miles did you have on your stock pads when you replaced them?

There we go. I'm going to do what this guy expains in the video today when I get off work. That was what I forgot to do. I had about 35k on the car when I replaced my pads. I don't stop hard and I mostly drive on the freeway so my brakes lasted a while I guess.

hot_rod · 09-27-2011, 03:08 PM

Gotcha - Thanks for the info!

sscamaro · 09-28-2011, 11:24 AM

I installed the Hawk Ceramic pads to get away from the brake dust. I've haven't had any problems at all with them.

ffrcobra_65 · 09-28-2011, 11:58 AM

if you didn't bed/break them in properly, you will have the noise you are hearing now. Also, like someone above said, performance (hard) pads will squeak now and then.

Chevyg1rl · 09-28-2011, 03:14 PM

I just had the same pads installed. Took it on the highway and set them, haven't had any noise and it seems like the more often you break hard, the better they work

09-27-2011, 02:19 PM	#1
scythezo6 Virologist in the making Drives: 2010 VR SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: El Paso TX Posts: 2,865	Hawk HPS pads squeeking? Hey everyone. I got some Hawk HPS pads installed on my SS about a month ago. They were fine until about maybe a week ago I get this god awful squeek when I gradually come to a stop. When I'm braking from about 9-6 mph I get this whistle/squeek sound coming from the brakes. Its almost exactly like how it sounded when my stock pads were worn down. I had the rotors turned too when they installed and I know they put the pads on because I checked out the brakes before I paid and left the shop. Anyone else having squeeking issues with Hawk pads? Its seriously loud like people walking will turn their heads when I'm stopping. Its embarrasing. __________________ Victory Red 1SS/RS Ordered - 8/4/09 & Joined Camaro5.com family 6000, Delivered to the customer - 12/21/09

09-27-2011, 02:27 PM	#4
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	high performance brake pads make noise. They also wear faster and create more dust. The better your stopping power the louder and dirtier your brakes will be. __________________

09-27-2011, 02:31 PM	#5
ddunerider So-Cal Race team!! Drives: Tahoe LTZ,2010 2SS/M6 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Phillips Ranch ca. So-Cal Posts: 5,973 View My Garage	Hawk Cermic Pads...No noise and Low Dust........But they do sound a little diffarent ...But they work better !! __________________ WE RACE DEEP!! BBK Intake, Flowmaster AT cat back Barton shifter,Painted stripes,,Heritage grill,LED DRLs, Smokin Tires!!

09-27-2011, 02:37 PM	#7
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	I checked out the Hawk website and what you quoted was correct. So my mistake for jumping the gun on you. The only thing that I can think of is that the shop either didn't turn the rotors when they installed the pads. The other option is that you just need to set the pads really good. __________________

09-27-2011, 02:43 PM	#9
hot_rod Drives: 2010 2SS RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,222 View My Garage	um....looking at putting some of these on mine This thread has several posts about how to / importance of setting / bedding the pads: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=112246 >>stock pads were worn down. How many miles did you have on your stock pads when you replaced them? __________________ "Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference." - Mark Twain "Never argue with an idiot, they drag you down to their level and beat you with experience" - Unknown

09-27-2011, 02:22 PM	#2
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,047	So take it back to the shop that installed them What do they say?

09-27-2011, 03:08 PM	#11
hot_rod Drives: 2010 2SS RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,222 View My Garage	Gotcha - Thanks for the info! __________________ "Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference." - Mark Twain "Never argue with an idiot, they drag you down to their level and beat you with experience" - Unknown

09-28-2011, 11:24 AM	#12
sscamaro Drives: 2010 2SS, 2017 Silverado LTZ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver,PA Posts: 3,195 View My Garage	I installed the Hawk Ceramic pads to get away from the brake dust. I've haven't had any problems at all with them. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Victory Red, MN6, 1-7/8 Kooks LT Headers, SLP Axle Back, Edelbrock E-Force S/C, ZL1 Fuel Pump, 72# Injectors, JRE fuel rail upgrade, Roto-Fab CAI, Elite Catch Can, Billet Hurst Shifter, DSS 1000HP axles, Spohn Trailing Arms, Toe Links, Lower Control Arms. Chrome American Racing Torq-Thrust wheels. 546/rwhp & 522/rwtq & 10.9# boost Tune by Jeremy Formato.

09-28-2011, 11:58 AM	#13
ffrcobra_65 Account Suspended Drives: SuperCharged 2SS/RS IOM MN6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA Posts: 5,094	if you didn't bed/break them in properly, you will have the noise you are hearing now. Also, like someone above said, performance (hard) pads will squeak now and then.

09-28-2011, 03:14 PM	#14
Chevyg1rl Drives: Chevys Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,408 View My Garage	I just had the same pads installed. Took it on the highway and set them, haven't had any noise and it seems like the more often you break hard, the better they work __________________

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