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bono83 · 08-28-2010, 12:21 PM

I found a solution for those that don't want to drive their car after washing. I bought a Metro Blaster Sidekick dryer and blew the water out of the brake calipers. Parked the car and absolutely no sticking!

mikepage0007 · 08-28-2010, 12:35 PM

same problem..get a electic leaf blower and dry car and wheels with it ..your paint will thank you

SSmoothie · 08-28-2010, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by mikepage0007

same problem..get a electic leaf blower and dry car and wheels with it ..your paint will thank you

Thats what I do.

J. R. Deel · 03-25-2011, 06:47 PM

I have a 2011 2SS camaro and I have a problem with the rear emergency brake sticking. Every time I use my emergency brake, and I do quite often parking the car cause it is a manual transmission, when I put the car in first and pull forward, I can hear the rear brakes dragging. I have to get up to 10 to 15 mph and slowly pull back up on the emergency brake lever and at the same time hold the release button in. When I do this I hear a loud clunk under the rear of the car and they release instantly. Does anyone else have a problem similiar to this?

JusticePete · 03-25-2011, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by J. R. Deel

I have a 2011 2SS camaro and I have a problem with the rear emergency brake sticking. Every time I use my emergency brake, and I do quite often parking the car cause it is a manual transmission, when I put the car in first and pull forward, I can hear the rear brakes dragging. I have to get up to 10 to 15 mph and slowly pull back up on the emergency brake lever and at the same time hold the release button in. When I do this I hear a loud clunk under the rear of the car and they release instantly. Does anyone else have a problem similiar to this?

Your description of the problem requires immediate attention. I suggest you get your 5th Gen to the Dealer straight away. My guess is the cable is binding for whatever reason and preventing a full release of the hand brake.

Rob@WretchedMS · 03-25-2011, 10:19 PM

Sounds like one of the shoes is not retracting properly, as Pete said, get it to the dealer and have it looked at.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 03-29-2011, 03:45 PM

J. R. Deel, have you been into your dealership about your concern yet?

Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service

Nexus6 · 03-29-2011, 09:16 PM

Never ever have I ever had this problem.I've even washed my car,pulled it in to the garage,and let it sit for over two weeks.Not even having a hint of brake lockup.

jeffa55 · 03-30-2011, 07:18 AM

It is perfectly normal. I am in the vehicle wash industry (I am a car wash equipment distributor) and, trust me, this is normal.

TheHorse13 · 03-30-2011, 09:54 AM

How about just going to the local carwash? You get the giant leaf blower and you can dry your brakes on the way home.

J. R. Deel · 04-26-2011, 10:02 PM

I did take the car to the dealership and they pulled the right rear wheel and said everything looked ok. They said it appeared to be brake dust binding the shoes. I wash the rear brake caliper and wheel with a soft brush everytime I wash the car. I plan on taking the car back to let them inspect the problem.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 04-28-2011, 05:29 PM

J. R. Deel, I hope they are able to assist you with this problem.

Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service

L99CAMA2011 · 05-03-2011, 08:07 AM

Weird I washed my car many times and never, ever encountered this problem.

08-28-2010, 12:21 PM	#15
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08-28-2010, 12:35 PM	#16
mikepage0007 Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: port st lucie ,florida Posts: 4,273	same problem..get a electic leaf blower and dry car and wheels with it ..your paint will thank you __________________

03-25-2011, 06:47 PM	#18
J. R. Deel Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS 6 Speed Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kentucky Posts: 12	2011 2SS Parking Brake sticking I have a 2011 2SS camaro and I have a problem with the rear emergency brake sticking. Every time I use my emergency brake, and I do quite often parking the car cause it is a manual transmission, when I put the car in first and pull forward, I can hear the rear brakes dragging. I have to get up to 10 to 15 mph and slowly pull back up on the emergency brake lever and at the same time hold the release button in. When I do this I hear a loud clunk under the rear of the car and they release instantly. Does anyone else have a problem similiar to this? __________________ 2011 2SS RS 6 Speed

03-29-2011, 09:16 PM	#22
Nexus6 More human than human Drives: 2010 IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: The mouth of hell Posts: 1,887 View My Garage	Never ever have I ever had this problem.I've even washed my car,pulled it in to the garage,and let it sit for over two weeks.Not even having a hint of brake lockup. __________________ 1100 - 10/22/2008 3000 - 05/27/2009 3300 - 06/06/2009 3800 - 06/29/2009 4B00 - 06/29/2009 Warehouse 13 survivor Blood stains,speed kills,fast cars,cheap thrills,rich women,fine wine,i lost my sense i lost control i lost my mind.

04-26-2011, 10:02 PM	#25
J. R. Deel Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS 6 Speed Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kentucky Posts: 12	I did take the car to the dealership and they pulled the right rear wheel and said everything looked ok. They said it appeared to be brake dust binding the shoes. I wash the rear brake caliper and wheel with a soft brush everytime I wash the car. I plan on taking the car back to let them inspect the problem. __________________ 2011 2SS RS 6 Speed

03-25-2011, 10:19 PM	#20
Rob@WretchedMS Drives: His Wife Crazy Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Silas Deane Auto,CT Name: Rob Anderson Posts: 1,789	Sounds like one of the shoes is not retracting properly, as Pete said, get it to the dealer and have it looked at.

03-29-2011, 03:45 PM	#21
Chevrolet Customer Svc Drives: GM Vehicles Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,327	J. R. Deel, have you been into your dealership about your concern yet? Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service

03-30-2011, 07:18 AM	#23
jeffa55 Drives: 2010 1SS/RS Camaro 6M Cyber Grey Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MA Posts: 87	It is perfectly normal. I am in the vehicle wash industry (I am a car wash equipment distributor) and, trust me, this is normal.

03-30-2011, 09:54 AM	#24
TheHorse13 Drives: 2011 Black SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Harpers Ferry, WV Posts: 1,116	How about just going to the local carwash? You get the giant leaf blower and you can dry your brakes on the way home.

04-28-2011, 05:29 PM	#26
Chevrolet Customer Svc Drives: GM Vehicles Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,327	J. R. Deel, I hope they are able to assist you with this problem. Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service

05-03-2011, 08:07 AM	#27
L99CAMA2011 Drives: One of the baddest handling Gen 5s Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Masachusetts Posts: 4,177	Weird I washed my car many times and never, ever encountered this problem.

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