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andredmg · 10-13-2012, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by rharp

New Rims, New Tires, New Stance!

If you only knew how much I hate you right now lol, Im extremely jealous of that car its BAD ASS true muscle!!!!!

Pics 1, 3 and 6 are KILLER!!!

andredmg · 10-13-2012, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by edgehead2000

Hey ABQ C5'ers, I had new rotors and brake pads put on today by Brake Masters but I'm ridiculously unsatisfied with the results.

The parking break doesn't work anymore and I have to push the brake pedal ALLLLLLL the way down to get it fully engaged... my brother laughed when I rolled down the driveway with no brakes! The manager, as nice as he was, had all the right intentions but I now feel like an idiot going there in the first place since I'm out moolah and have a horrible setup. He said give it time to set in but with the loud squeeling, it's a joke.

Long story short, anybody know an expert I can have redo the install? Preferably this Sunday?

I'm thinking I'll have to also have to fully bleed the brakes and clutch this time.

On the bright side, I like my new General GMax AS-03's! Nice softer ride with grip.

Probably has some air in the lines that will get better as you drive it so there is hopefully no need to waste money redoing em, fingers crossed.:(

rharp · 10-13-2012, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andredmg

If you only knew how much I hate you right now lol, Im extremely jealous of that car its BAD ASS true muscle!!!!!

Pics 1, 3 and 6 are KILLER!!!

HAHA.
I sure do appreciate your jealousy. Lol. Especially coming from a guy who has a car that everyone else is jealous of.

AngelSpeedFreak · 10-13-2012, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by andredmg

Probably has some air in the lines that will get better as you drive it so there is hopefully no need to waste money redoing em, fingers crossed.:(

Agreed.

You could always go buy a brake bleeder from autozone and re-bleed the brakes. The brembo's make it very easy to do as you don't even need to take off the rims or anything. It would be a 10 minute job and could save you a lot of money. Bleeder is around $10 and then a new can of fluid is $4.

thespymaster · 10-14-2012, 08:57 AM

I'll be in the area late today through Tuesday if anyone wants to meet-up!

Ivan @ Southwest Speed · 10-14-2012, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by thespymaster

I'll be in the area late today through Tuesday if anyone wants to meet-up!

Where you staying at Kelly?

Tomorrow night?!?!?! Lets do it up ABQ!

Anybody down?
Ivan

ZoMBiE_KMF · 10-14-2012, 07:16 PM

I am down to meet up!

thespymaster · 10-14-2012, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ivan @ Southwest Speed

Where you staying at Kelly?

Tomorrow night?!?!?! Lets do it up ABQ!

Anybody down?
Ivan

I'm very close to Kirkland AFB, just got into town about 20 mins ago and I'll be here through Tuesday

I'm driving back from Michigan with my ZL1

edgehead2000 · 10-14-2012, 10:43 PM

Update:

Well, I decided to go out and buy all the items necessary for a complete brake cleaning this morning and after 6 hours, success!

The brembo brakes have no squishiness or squealing whatsoever, and along the way I decided to use DOT4 Pennzoil fluid. Bleeding was very easy but the caliper removal was a bit of a pain. I removed as much built up dust as I could, wiped with a damp towel that had brake cleaner, then finally greased up everything that had metal to metal contact.

I found the cause of my squealing to be the from the driver side brembo; the Brake Master guy had put the brake together wrong by not seating the compression spring plate for the pads in correctly. The spring was eating into the rotor! Luckily I fixed the problem when I did. Also, a set of pads was installed backwards, they didn't bleed the inner calipers, and they didn't bother to clean then apply grease to the pads. Pretty disappointed at a shop that calls themselves 'Masters'.

Overall, I learned from my mistake and will NEVER take my car to somebody else if I think I can do it. Now, if only I could get my $180 back... I'm going to show them pics tomorrow of the badly assembled brake and see if they can give some cash back. Not even going to mention the e-brake still don't work... maybe a job for next weekend...

tmac1granger33 · 10-14-2012, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thespymaster

I'm very close to Kirkland AFB, just got into town about 20 mins ago and I'll be here through Tuesday

I'm driving back from Michigan with my ZL1

im down to meet up! im excited to see your car, never thought id get the chance

as a bonus I finally get to see those concept mirrors tht Gould be here soon !

Jmack25 · 10-14-2012, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ivan @ Southwest Speed

Where you staying at Kelly?

Tomorrow night?!?!?! Lets do it up ABQ!

Anybody down?
Ivan

I'm free tomorrow night and down to roll! Somebody hit me up with the details

tmac1granger33 · 10-14-2012, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Jmack25

I'm free tomorrow night and down to roll! Somebody hit me up with the details

x2!!

Ivan @ Southwest Speed · 10-15-2012, 12:44 AM

:ninja:

tmac1granger33 · 10-15-2012, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Ivan @ Southwest Speed

Fastinos at 6:30??

Gives everybody a chance to get off work and go for some badass local grub!

Ivan

im in! if this is what everyone wants to do

10-14-2012, 07:16 PM	#3689
ZoMBiE_KMF Camaro Club of NM Drives: '10 2SS/RS, Sold: [COTW 2/20/12] Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 1,570 View My Garage	I am down to meet up! __________________ My Build Thread:

10-14-2012, 10:43 PM	#3691
edgehead2000 2016 Camaro 1LT 2.0T Drives: Nemesis Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 844	Update: Well, I decided to go out and buy all the items necessary for a complete brake cleaning this morning and after 6 hours, success! The brembo brakes have no squishiness or squealing whatsoever, and along the way I decided to use DOT4 Pennzoil fluid. Bleeding was very easy but the caliper removal was a bit of a pain. I removed as much built up dust as I could, wiped with a damp towel that had brake cleaner, then finally greased up everything that had metal to metal contact. I found the cause of my squealing to be the from the driver side brembo; the Brake Master guy had put the brake together wrong by not seating the compression spring plate for the pads in correctly. The spring was eating into the rotor! Luckily I fixed the problem when I did. Also, a set of pads was installed backwards, they didn't bleed the inner calipers, and they didn't bother to clean then apply grease to the pads. Pretty disappointed at a shop that calls themselves 'Masters'. Overall, I learned from my mistake and will NEVER take my car to somebody else if I think I can do it. Now, if only I could get my $180 back... I'm going to show them pics tomorrow of the badly assembled brake and see if they can give some cash back. Not even going to mention the e-brake still don't work... maybe a job for next weekend... Last edited by edgehead2000; 10-14-2012 at 10:55 PM.

10-15-2012, 12:44 AM	#3695
Ivan @ Southwest Speed Drives: '15 Z06, '01 NBM SS, '97 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 12,161	:ninja: Last edited by Ivan @ Southwest Speed; 10-15-2012 at 02:45 PM.

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