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modawg2k · 04-26-2011, 12:41 AM

I've been researching this subject on other threads, but I just thought I would ask here since all of us have brand new cars. Does anyone else have the squealing with their Brembo's? Mine squeals at every stop and it's very annoying. They didn't even squeal until around 500 miles.

nitto85 · 04-26-2011, 01:00 AM

This isn't just a problem with the convertibles, I've had two SS's, both have this problem. I don't think mine does it all the time though, and its not real loud.

modawg2k · 04-26-2011, 01:03 AM

Yeah I've been reading about other owners' problems with it and I saw the service bulletin. I wonder if it's more annoying with a top down vs a camaro coupe/top up

nukemustang · 04-26-2011, 01:12 AM

me too. I noticed they squeal/squeak maybe for the first two or three stops in the morning and that is about it. I can't say it is due to the excessive humidity since it sleeps in the garage every night.

I remember reading the threads, but should go back and see if there is an actual fix for it or not.

Bodih · 04-26-2011, 09:40 AM

I've noticed it on occasion, but I've had a few coupe owners tell me it's "normal". It hasn't bothered me too much at this point. I'm usually listening to the stereo or the exhaust gurgle...

thallman91 · 04-26-2011, 11:09 AM

Same here...our 2SS/RS Vert is squealing. Thought it was only us....

DaddySS · 04-26-2011, 05:34 PM

For cars with big brakes like the Brembos, a common problem is they are under-used and get glazed. Just take the car up to speed and give it a nice hard braking down to about 30, do it one more time and your squeal will be gone. When it returns, do the same thing.

My old Jaguar XJ6 even had the specific instructions in the owners manual.

nitto85 · 04-26-2011, 10:24 PM

My camaro throws a code from time to time, never really thought much of it, just thought that it was probably due to SC and needs a tune.
I pressed the Onstar button today and asked to run a scan and tell me what was causing the check engine light, they said it was something to do with the brakes.

modawg2k · 04-27-2011, 01:03 AM

I've only used the brakes hard once so far (and damn did they feel good).... looks like I'll be doing that tomorrow!

04-26-2011, 12:41 AM	#1
modawg2k Drives: Topless 2SS/RS IOM Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 414 View My Garage	Anybody else getting Brembo squealing? I've been researching this subject on other threads, but I just thought I would ask here since all of us have brand new cars. Does anyone else have the squealing with their Brembo's? Mine squeals at every stop and it's very annoying. They didn't even squeal until around 500 miles.

04-26-2011, 01:12 AM	#4
nukemustang Drives: 2017 Raptor, 2017 SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 277	me too. I noticed they squeal/squeak maybe for the first two or three stops in the morning and that is about it. I can't say it is due to the excessive humidity since it sleeps in the garage every night. I remember reading the threads, but should go back and see if there is an actual fix for it or not. __________________ Saving for: 2019 ZL1 convertible..... SOLD:2016 2SS Red Hot Convertible with black metallic rally stripes SOLD:2011 Silver Ice Metallic 1SS/RS Convertible. Completed modifications: installed factory HUD, deleted AFM/DOD, Dynatech LT coated headers with high flow cats, Solo Cat back exhaust, CAI inc. intake, Vmax ported TB, SIM quarter flares/splash guards, steering wheel radio controls, PDIM iPod interface in center console, RX catch can, JRE cold air scoop, windshield washer bottle relocation.

04-26-2011, 09:40 AM	#5
Bodih I Got My Orange Crush Drives: it like I stoles it... Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,079	I've noticed it on occasion, but I've had a few coupe owners tell me it's "normal". It hasn't bothered me too much at this point. I'm usually listening to the stereo or the exhaust gurgle... __________________ My love is in league with the freeway. Its passion will ride, as the cities fly by, and the tail-lights dissolve in the coming of night. And the questions in thousands take flight ~Robert Plant - Big Log~

04-26-2011, 11:09 AM	#6
thallman91 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS VR Vert! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: League City, TX Posts: 299	Same here...our 2SS/RS Vert is squealing. Thought it was only us.... __________________ 2011 Victory Red Convertible - 2SS/RS Completed Mods: Roto-Fab CAI, Side vents, SOLO Cat-Back and High Flow Cats, VR Painted Engine Cover, ZL1 GFX, Hot Wheels Badging and Sills, HWSE Grill, HWSE 20" Wheels *Considering Mods:* Backup Camera and internal screen Fedorov for President! Ovechkin for Vice!

04-26-2011, 05:34 PM	#7
DaddySS Kept The Faith Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bergen County, New Jersey Posts: 418	For cars with big brakes like the Brembos, a common problem is they are under-used and get glazed. Just take the car up to speed and give it a nice hard braking down to about 30, do it one more time and your squeal will be gone. When it returns, do the same thing. My old Jaguar XJ6 even had the specific instructions in the owners manual. __________________ 2011 Vert - 2SS/RS 6spd Triple Black

04-26-2011, 01:00 AM	#2
nitto85 Caffeine Injected Drives: 13 Ram - 05 Widebody 1050rwhp Vette Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Woodstock, Ga Posts: 1,033	This isn't just a problem with the convertibles, I've had two SS's, both have this problem. I don't think mine does it all the time though, and its not real loud.

04-26-2011, 01:03 AM	#3
modawg2k Drives: Topless 2SS/RS IOM Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 414 View My Garage	Yeah I've been reading about other owners' problems with it and I saw the service bulletin. I wonder if it's more annoying with a top down vs a camaro coupe/top up

04-26-2011, 10:24 PM	#8
nitto85 Caffeine Injected Drives: 13 Ram - 05 Widebody 1050rwhp Vette Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Woodstock, Ga Posts: 1,033	My camaro throws a code from time to time, never really thought much of it, just thought that it was probably due to SC and needs a tune. I pressed the Onstar button today and asked to run a scan and tell me what was causing the check engine light, they said it was something to do with the brakes.

04-27-2011, 01:03 AM	#9
modawg2k Drives: Topless 2SS/RS IOM Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 414 View My Garage	I've only used the brakes hard once so far (and damn did they feel good).... looks like I'll be doing that tomorrow!

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