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0311 · 06-30-2017, 11:44 AM

So about four months ago now I replaced the brakes on my V6 with Brembos from an SS. I replaced the calipers, brake lines, brake pads, and brake rotors will all new parts. Within the last month or two I've noticed that the front brakes will sometimes squeal horribly when braking lightly at low speeds, such as when backing up, and coming to a stop sign/light. They never squeak when I brake hard, brake at higher speeds, or when I apply more pressure to the pedal. It's to the point where I don't even want to drive the car because it sounds so bad. The pads are ceramic, still like new, and aren't anywhere close to the wear bars so that's not it. I even took it to a shop and the best answer they gave me was to just replace my pads with a different brand. I might just do that and see but before I spend that money.. What am I missing here? Any ideas I should investiagte? I can't for the life of me figure out what's making contact, or why.

TheFlyingBananaSS · 06-30-2017, 11:59 AM

This is normal brembo dude. They prefer to be mashed instead of feathered.

TheFlyingBananaSS · 06-30-2017, 12:00 PM

Try the trw rollerskate pads. It fixed the issue for me.

Avenging Orange · 06-30-2017, 12:05 PM

Nature of the beast. Even my rollerskates squeal.

bayarea408 · 06-30-2017, 02:50 PM

big brakes, big stop, big squeal. Helps to do a break in process with brand new pads to seat them properly, but none the less squealing pigs.

ChibiBlackSheep · 06-30-2017, 02:53 PM

I've noticed that these cars also like to build up brake dust and squeal. Every now and then I take mine apart and clean everything.

0311 · 06-30-2017, 03:14 PM

Huh. I would have never guessed it's normal. I always feel like I'm driving a beater around when I pull up to places and everyone turns to see what the hell made that horrible squeal. Yeah, the pads I bought have the rollerskate weights, and I did a proper break in.. Maybe I'll try the trw ones suggested. Thanks all.

JusticePete · 06-30-2017, 03:48 PM

High performance brakes make noise because the pads are harder. Race car pads make your SS pads completely quiet by comparison. Relax and enjoy what are among the best combination of performance and street-ability in brakes on a Modern Muscle Car.

Avenging Orange · 06-30-2017, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by JusticePete

High performance brakes make noise because the pads are harder. Race car pads make your SS pads completely quiet by comparison. Relax and enjoy what are among the best combination of performance and street-ability in brakes on a Modern Muscle Car.

MJanowich · 06-30-2017, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 0311

So about four months ago now I replaced the brakes on my V6 with Brembos from an SS. I replaced the calipers, brake lines, brake pads, and brake rotors will all new parts. Within the last month or two I've noticed that the front brakes will sometimes squeal horribly when braking lightly at low speeds, such as when backing up, and coming to a stop sign/light. They never squeak when I brake hard, brake at higher speeds, or when I apply more pressure to the pedal. It's to the point where I don't even want to drive the car because it sounds so bad. The pads are ceramic, still like new, and aren't anywhere close to the wear bars so that's not it. I even took it to a shop and the best answer they gave me was to just replace my pads with a different brand. I might just do that and see but before I spend that money.. What am I missing here? Any ideas I should investiagte? I can't for the life of me figure out what's making contact, or why.

My OEM pads never made noise on my SS. Did you bed the pads proberly as per instructions? Did you use brake grease on the back of the pads? If not, try that since it's the cheapest option. It could just be that your particular rotors and pads are a noisy combination.

CamaroFred · 06-30-2017, 11:37 PM

I sometimes let my SS sit for weeks. The rotors have rust on them. I spool it up to 50+MPH and stomp them. And I mean stomp them, like you are trying to stop a gorilla. Don't worry, you won't break them. Just check your rear view first because if an Audi is behind you you will be in trouble.

Next time you roll up to the florist they will be quiet. Until you buy the flowers and then a lisp will come out.

06-30-2017, 11:44 AM	#1
0311 IG: Vector_Blue Drives: 2018 Cadillac CTS-V Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: California Posts: 170 View My Garage	Brake squeal help! So about four months ago now I replaced the brakes on my V6 with Brembos from an SS. I replaced the calipers, brake lines, brake pads, and brake rotors will all new parts. Within the last month or two I've noticed that the front brakes will sometimes squeal horribly when braking lightly at low speeds, such as when backing up, and coming to a stop sign/light. They never squeak when I brake hard, brake at higher speeds, or when I apply more pressure to the pedal. It's to the point where I don't even want to drive the car because it sounds so bad. The pads are ceramic, still like new, and aren't anywhere close to the wear bars so that's not it. I even took it to a shop and the best answer they gave me was to just replace my pads with a different brand. I might just do that and see but before I spend that money.. What am I missing here? Any ideas I should investiagte? I can't for the life of me figure out what's making contact, or why. __________________ RIP Crystal Red Tintcoat 2013 Camaro ZL1, 11/22/17.

06-30-2017, 11:59 AM	#2
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,262	This is normal brembo dude. They prefer to be mashed instead of feathered. __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.

06-30-2017, 12:00 PM	#3
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,262	Try the trw rollerskate pads. It fixed the issue for me. __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.

06-30-2017, 12:05 PM	#4
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	Nature of the beast. Even my rollerskates squeal. __________________ 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!!

06-30-2017, 02:53 PM	#6
ChibiBlackSheep Drives: 2012 2SS/RS, 1968 SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeast, PA Posts: 2,117	I've noticed that these cars also like to build up brake dust and squeal. Every now and then I take mine apart and clean everything. __________________ LS3 Crate Engine Swap \| CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3 \| Stainless Power LT Headers \| Z28 Intake \| Borla S-Type Exhaust \| FTI Triple-Disc Billet 3200 Stall 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS \| 1968 Camaro SS \| 2020 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury \| 2021 Spark LS

06-30-2017, 02:50 PM	#5
bayarea408 Drives: T Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: CA Posts: 805	big brakes, big stop, big squeal. Helps to do a break in process with brand new pads to seat them properly, but none the less squealing pigs.

06-30-2017, 03:14 PM	#7
0311 IG: Vector_Blue Drives: 2018 Cadillac CTS-V Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: California Posts: 170 View My Garage	Huh. I would have never guessed it's normal. I always feel like I'm driving a beater around when I pull up to places and everyone turns to see what the hell made that horrible squeal. Yeah, the pads I bought have the rollerskate weights, and I did a proper break in.. Maybe I'll try the trw ones suggested. Thanks all. __________________ RIP Crystal Red Tintcoat 2013 Camaro ZL1, 11/22/17.

06-30-2017, 03:48 PM	#8
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,171	High performance brakes make noise because the pads are harder. Race car pads make your SS pads completely quiet by comparison. Relax and enjoy what are among the best combination of performance and street-ability in brakes on a Modern Muscle Car.

06-30-2017, 11:37 PM	#11
CamaroFred Drives: Miss Con Ception Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 2,998	I sometimes let my SS sit for weeks. The rotors have rust on them. I spool it up to 50+MPH and stomp them. And I mean stomp them, like you are trying to stop a gorilla. Don't worry, you won't break them. Just check your rear view first because if an Audi is behind you you will be in trouble. Next time you roll up to the florist they will be quiet. Until you buy the flowers and then a lisp will come out. __________________ 2011 1SS/RS LS3 CGM