brakes squaling badly *updated see post 10 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

jake2212 · 09-17-2014, 01:47 PM

so earlier this year I installed new drilled/slotted rotors from r1concepts and hawk hps pads. well the last month or so the brakes have been squealing very badly and it drives me absolutely insane. It only happens when i put mild pressure on the brakes, and if i brake hard there is no squealing. I properly broke in the brakes. any solutions/suggestions?

J-Crazy Camaro · 09-17-2014, 02:43 PM

you could have rotor or brake pad issues, did you install the drilled/slotted rotors from r1concepts and hawk hps pads yourself?

typically squealing is associated with the glazing on your rotors and pad, debris gets trapped in the pores of your rotors when hot then it cools down and its gets trapped in there. Then you have no contact and its has hills and valleys. your rotor should have a matte looking finish not a polished finish, if its polished usually its got issues.

JDP Sales · 09-18-2014, 05:24 PM

I would try cleaning off the rotors with sand paper and brake cleaner and also scuff up the surface of the pads and re-bed them. Sounds like they're either glazed, you have some debris caught in them or you just need to lube everything up.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

Tmick5jr · 09-18-2014, 05:27 PM

your answer is lube, pull out the pads and grease the hell out of those shims. of course you'll need the correct type of lube

Need4speed_motorsports · 09-18-2014, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JDP Tyler

I would try cleaning off the rotors with sand paper and break cleaner and also scuff up the surface of the pads and re-bed them. Sounds like they're either glazed, you have some debris caught in them or you just need to lube everything up.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

I agree with you 100%

Most likely a few moments cleaning with sand paper should do it.

jake2212 · 09-19-2014, 10:35 AM

alright thanks for the suggestions, I'll try em out and let you know the results

Avenging Orange · 09-19-2014, 03:54 PM

I used some stuff I got at autozone. CRC disc brake quiet....red stuff. It dries tacky and gets almost like silicon. Brakes are quiet as a church mouse. Just goop up the back of the pads.

jake2212 · 01-10-2015, 12:25 PM

So after dealing with the squealing for awhile I couldn't take it anymore and took it to a shop to get evaluated. Turns out all of my rotors are grooved and causing the squealing. They told me they couldn't resurface them because they're drilled and slotted so they tried to sell me all brand new pads and rotors even though the ones I have are like brand new.

jake2212 · 01-10-2015, 12:58 PM

I honestly think they mis diagnosed it because it only happens when the brakes are warm so that's a pad issue

jake2212 · 01-11-2015, 05:55 PM

So my car finally got checked out at another shop and they took the pads off and they were smooth and shiny like metal. I'm thinking of getting a better pad. I had the Hawk HPS pad on them and I am not happy with how they performed at all if this is what happens to them. any suggestions for a better pad?

09-17-2014, 01:47 PM	#1
jake2212 Drives: none (yet) Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: The Villages, FL Posts: 1,131	*brakes squaling badly updated see post 10** so earlier this year I installed new drilled/slotted rotors from r1concepts and hawk hps pads. well the last month or so the brakes have been squealing very badly and it drives me absolutely insane. It only happens when i put mild pressure on the brakes, and if i brake hard there is no squealing. I properly broke in the brakes. any solutions/suggestions? Last edited by jake2212; 01-11-2015 at 05:56 PM.

09-17-2014, 02:43 PM	#2
J-Crazy Camaro Drives: Red V8 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Georgia Posts: 325	you could have rotor or brake pad issues, did you install the drilled/slotted rotors from r1concepts and hawk hps pads yourself? typically squealing is associated with the glazing on your rotors and pad, debris gets trapped in the pores of your rotors when hot then it cools down and its gets trapped in there. Then you have no contact and its has hills and valleys. your rotor should have a matte looking finish not a polished finish, if its polished usually its got issues. Last edited by J-Crazy Camaro; 09-17-2014 at 02:46 PM. Reason: update

09-18-2014, 05:24 PM	#3
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	I would try cleaning off the rotors with sand paper and brake cleaner and also scuff up the surface of the pads and re-bed them. Sounds like they're either glazed, you have some debris caught in them or you just need to lube everything up. Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007 Last edited by JDP Sales; 09-18-2014 at 05:40 PM.

09-19-2014, 03:54 PM	#7
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	I used some stuff I got at autozone. CRC disc brake quiet....red stuff. It dries tacky and gets almost like silicon. Brakes are quiet as a church mouse. Just goop up the back of the pads. __________________ 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS M6 Black Leather, Sun Roof, OBX Headers, Borla touring axle back, Cold Air Inductions CAI , non synthetic fluids, BMR total bushing upgrade/1" lowering springs, DSE 32mm rear sway bar. GM fe4 shocks/struts/LCA's, AAM 3.91 diff, Vertini RFS1.8 20x9 +30. Conti ExtremeContact Sport 275/35/20. sjm autoprod ABL dash kit. Mike Norris tuned 413/419. Avenging Orange: 43 years of not buying into the Hype........and damn proud of it!! https://youtu.be/9JD9it6SmB8 https://youtu.be/xmelTlEzI34 KICKING CANCERS ASS SINCE 2015!! Last edited by Avenging Orange; 09-19-2014 at 04:05 PM.

09-18-2014, 05:27 PM	#4
Tmick5jr Todd Drives: 2012 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,669 View My Garage	your answer is lube, pull out the pads and grease the hell out of those shims. of course you'll need the correct type of lube

09-19-2014, 10:35 AM	#6
jake2212 Drives: none (yet) Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: The Villages, FL Posts: 1,131	alright thanks for the suggestions, I'll try em out and let you know the results

01-10-2015, 12:25 PM	#8
jake2212 Drives: none (yet) Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: The Villages, FL Posts: 1,131	So after dealing with the squealing for awhile I couldn't take it anymore and took it to a shop to get evaluated. Turns out all of my rotors are grooved and causing the squealing. They told me they couldn't resurface them because they're drilled and slotted so they tried to sell me all brand new pads and rotors even though the ones I have are like brand new.

01-10-2015, 12:58 PM	#9
jake2212 Drives: none (yet) Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: The Villages, FL Posts: 1,131	I honestly think they mis diagnosed it because it only happens when the brakes are warm so that's a pad issue

01-11-2015, 05:55 PM	#10
jake2212 Drives: none (yet) Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: The Villages, FL Posts: 1,131	So my car finally got checked out at another shop and they took the pads off and they were smooth and shiny like metal. I'm thinking of getting a better pad. I had the Hawk HPS pad on them and I am not happy with how they performed at all if this is what happens to them. any suggestions for a better pad?