Squeaky brakes on my Camaro SS after 17,000 miles - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

MattF · 08-12-2011, 03:02 PM

my brakes are squeakin up a storm. only 17,000 on the car and i dont drive hard. is this normal? it has the brembo kit that comes standard on the SS

Rogue Leader · 08-12-2011, 03:05 PM

Theres about 4 million threads on this.

The brembos squeak but theres many options to fix it. Try the Suspension and brakes forum here.

MattF · 08-12-2011, 03:06 PM

thank you sir

JusticePete · 08-12-2011, 05:12 PM

MattF,

Does your Camaro have stick on weight attached to the calipers or rollers (roller skates) attached to the brake pads?

CaniacFan · 08-12-2011, 07:15 PM

I developed the same thing at 15k miles. Upgraded to Hawk HPS ceramic pads - double bonus, no more squeal and a lot less brake dust. Good Luck.

MattF · 08-14-2011, 01:08 AM

yes it does have the roller skates on it..... @ caniacfan thanks for the recommendation. ill be sure to check them out

ipimpthisc · 08-15-2011, 12:53 PM

can any supply the part # for this set of pads?

M-SS · 08-16-2011, 04:20 AM

so the Hawk HPS ceramic pads will eliminate the noise ???????

clg_98ta · 08-16-2011, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M-SS

so the Hawk HPS ceramic pads will eliminate the noise ???????

The Hawk HPS pads are metallic rather than ceramic.

I have the Hawk Ceramics and do still get occasional low speed (i.e. rolling to a stop) squeal.

M-SS · 08-22-2011, 08:19 AM

Which is worse ?

JusticePete · 08-22-2011, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattF

yes it does have the roller skates on it..... @ caniacfan thanks for the recommendation. ill be sure to check them out

There are three possible explanations.

1. It is the noise that is common to the 5th Gen brakes.
2. They need to be bedded. Find a quiet highway where you can safely accelerate and brake. Run up to 55MPH and stand on the brakes down to 35, up to 65 MPH stand on the brakes down to 35, Up to 75 MPH stand on the brakes down to 35 MPH. Drive at least five miles to let the brakes cool. When you park, leave it in gear or Park. D NOT use the e-brake. We want to avoid pad transfer.
3. You drive hard and need to replace your pads.

You should inspect your pads to make sure there is sufficient pad left to bed them.

If you do burn outs and ride you brake pedal the rears glaze making the noise worse.

If you drive very gently, the pads never really bed and make more noise.

Do the inspection, make sure you have at least 50% of a new pad and give the bedding process a shot. It has worked for quite a few people.

fldrummer · 08-23-2011, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clg_98ta

The Hawk HPS pads are metallic rather than ceramic.

I have the Hawk Ceramics and do still get occasional low speed (i.e. rolling to a stop) squeal.

Same here. 'Seems to be a common thing w/ Brembo brakes. 'Had the same thing from day one w/ my old '04 G35 coupe that had factory Brembos also.

08-12-2011, 03:02 PM	#1
MattF MaroMan426 Drives: 2011 Camaro 1ss Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Posts: 32 View My Garage	Squeaky brakes on my Camaro SS after 17,000 miles my brakes are squeakin up a storm. only 17,000 on the car and i dont drive hard. is this normal? it has the brembo kit that comes standard on the SS

08-12-2011, 03:05 PM	#2
Rogue Leader Iatefiberglassinsulation Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Long Island Posts: 3,601 View My Garage	Theres about 4 million threads on this. The brembos squeak but theres many options to fix it. Try the Suspension and brakes forum here. __________________ 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS - was daily driver, now toy 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio - Daily Driver 2017 Mercedes Benz GLE 350 - Wifes Car 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD LT 6.0 - Tow Vehicle 1991 Alfa Romeo 164S - Project Car 1994 Volkswagen Golf - Race Car "Like" my race team on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/farfrumwinnin

08-22-2011, 08:19 AM	#10
M-SS Drives: Camaro SS 2010 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CAMARO FRONT SEAT Posts: 175	Which is worse ? __________________

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08-12-2011, 03:06 PM	#3
MattF MaroMan426 Drives: 2011 Camaro 1ss Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Posts: 32 View My Garage	thank you sir

08-12-2011, 05:12 PM	#4
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,174	MattF, Does your Camaro have stick on weight attached to the calipers or rollers (roller skates) attached to the brake pads?

08-12-2011, 07:15 PM	#5
CaniacFan Drives: '10 SS CGM #75,288, '14 Stingray Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 3,938	I developed the same thing at 15k miles. Upgraded to Hawk HPS ceramic pads - double bonus, no more squeal and a lot less brake dust. Good Luck.

08-14-2011, 01:08 AM	#6
MattF MaroMan426 Drives: 2011 Camaro 1ss Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Posts: 32 View My Garage	yes it does have the roller skates on it..... @ caniacfan thanks for the recommendation. ill be sure to check them out

08-15-2011, 12:53 PM	#7
ipimpthisc Banned Drives: @twinturbo, cammed, intrcooled@ Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: nyc, EAST COAST HEAVY HITTERS Posts: 739	can any supply the part # for this set of pads?

08-16-2011, 04:20 AM	#8
M-SS Drives: Camaro SS 2010 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CAMARO FRONT SEAT Posts: 175	so the Hawk HPS ceramic pads will eliminate the noise ???????