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Sean pierce · 02-04-2014, 10:21 PM

has anyone had front brakes seizing after getting them wet then putting it back into the garage on a 2012 zl1. first time it had to go to the gm dealer for new pads now it has happened each time i wash it then put back in the garage. I live on the west coast if that has any bearing.Sean

Sven59 · 02-04-2014, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean pierce

has anyone had front brakes seizing after getting them wet then putting it back into the garage on a 2012 zl1. first time it had to go to the gm dealer for new pads now it has happened each time i wash it then put back in the garage. I live on the west coast if that has any bearing.Sean

Mine is an early 13 and when I wash it I put it back in the garage, but as soon as I drive it they clean themselves very quickly, no issues.

rzrbck_zl1 · 02-04-2014, 10:49 PM

I had that happen with my '13 ZL1; now I just make sure the pads and rotors are dry before parking. Usually, I just drive a short distance and apply the brakes a few times; up and down the driveway a couple times is usually sufficient.

ZO6 Bryan · 02-05-2014, 12:59 AM

Saw a mention of this in the Owners Manual and yes it has happened to me. Won't hurt anything. Just don't put it away wet!

kaamacat · 02-05-2014, 07:44 AM

After any washing I'll always reverse the car in the driveway (slight downward angle) and apply the brakes soft at almost a 1/4 rotation but never let up... then put up in the garage and continue with the air-dry. I spend a good amount of time around the wheels and the calipers. (And with that have not had that momentary 1st time lock/stick when you take the car out next time).

02-04-2014, 10:21 PM	#1
Sean pierce Drives: 2012 zl1 camaro Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Victoria bc Canada Posts: 1	2012 zl1 front brake pads has anyone had front brakes seizing after getting them wet then putting it back into the garage on a 2012 zl1. first time it had to go to the gm dealer for new pads now it has happened each time i wash it then put back in the garage. I live on the west coast if that has any bearing.Sean

02-05-2014, 12:59 AM	#4
ZO6 Bryan Drives: 02 Z06, 95 Trans Am, 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southeast Posts: 1,838 View My Garage	Saw a mention of this in the Owners Manual and yes it has happened to me. Won't hurt anything. Just don't put it away wet! __________________ Bryan 2018 ZL1 M6

02-05-2014, 07:44 AM	#5
kaamacat Drives: 2018 ZL1/1LE Red Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 321	After any washing I'll always reverse the car in the driveway (slight downward angle) and apply the brakes soft at almost a 1/4 rotation but never let up... then put up in the garage and continue with the air-dry. I spend a good amount of time around the wheels and the calipers. (And with that have not had that momentary 1st time lock/stick when you take the car out next time). __________________ BobR 2018 ZL1 1LE (Red) - New Dec 2017 2015 ViperGT (Gunmetal w/Red stripes) 2013 ZR1 Anniversary 2014 ZL1 - BrightYellow, 6sp 2011 Porsche GT3RS - White w/red graphics 2009 Porsche C2S 2001 Ferrari 360

02-04-2014, 10:49 PM	#3
rzrbck_zl1 Drives: '13 ZL1 CRT #702; '05 Hemi Ram Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arkansas Posts: 320 View My Garage	I had that happen with my '13 ZL1; now I just make sure the pads and rotors are dry before parking. Usually, I just drive a short distance and apply the brakes a few times; up and down the driveway a couple times is usually sufficient.