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headgamez · 12-25-2014, 06:02 PM

Replaced my pads with powerstop ceramics. Rear pads squeal like crazy during initial braking, then quiet down. Believe it is their pad material...

12 ZL1 #1725 · 12-25-2014, 07:58 PM

That stinks.... Hopefully everything work out....

EXCALIBER · 12-29-2014, 11:34 PM

Brake Motive sells the pad and rotor combination.
Unfortunately the rotors don't seem to be a high carbon product.
The ceramic pads and drilled slotted rotors are great if they are burned in properly, but from my experience with them, you have to do it right from the beginning. If they were not burned or "bedded" in properly on the first set, they don't seem to fair well.
I have installed the drilled slotted rotors and ceramic pad sets on many Patrol vehicles, and have had a few problem vehicles (most likely the drivers) that had to be replaced with a high carbon rotor, and severe duty hybrid pad.
I recommend switching to a high carbon "slotted" rotor, and severe duty hybrid pad combination if you are having these issues.
I have the drilled slotted/ ceramic sets on all my POVs, and love them.
The Charger Pursuit vehicles, and Camaros just don't seem to fair well with them.

jsally123 · 01-05-2015, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EXCALIBER

Brake Motive sells the pad and rotor combination.
Unfortunately the rotors don't seem to be a high carbon product.
The ceramic pads and drilled slotted rotors are great if they are burned in properly, but from my experience with them, you have to do it right from the beginning. If they were not burned or "bedded" in properly on the first set, they don't seem to fair well.
I have installed the drilled slotted rotors and ceramic pad sets on many Patrol vehicles, and have had a few problem vehicles (most likely the drivers) that had to be replaced with a high carbon rotor, and severe duty hybrid pad.
I recommend switching to a high carbon "slotted" rotor, and severe duty hybrid pad combination if you are having these issues.
I have the drilled slotted/ ceramic sets on all my POVs, and love them.
The Charger Pursuit vehicles, and Camaros just don't seem to fair well with them.

Thanks a lot!

Vroom_vroom · 06-06-2015, 05:41 AM

so what did the op end up doing? have the brake motive kit the after a couple weeks i have the squeal from hell. heat them up, its even worse.

chozn4service · 06-06-2015, 06:47 AM

I just had drilled and slotted rotors from BrakePerformance.com installed with Hawk pads and really like the setup! No squealing, great smooth stopping feel, much better than before with OEM pads.

Might try rethinking on the pads for starters and then go from there.

Vroom_vroom · 06-06-2015, 07:59 AM

Re greased the shit out of everything. Next will have to be new pads.

finatic · 02-15-2021, 05:39 PM

Wanted to add to this thread. I purchased the z23 set. I installed and bedded them correctly with plenty of grease and they too squeal like they are being murdered. Mostly when cold. I complained to summit and they swapped them out for Z16 ceramic pads which I installed this weekend with even more grease and bedded. The problem got worst. They squeal every time braking is applied. Summit has offered to replace them all but I'm not sure about this brand. I have to say I'm growing tired of replacing all for corners every weekend. What is it they say.." the definition of crazy is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result".

finatic · 03-28-2021, 07:25 PM

I've now my second full set of Z23 pads and rotors and third set of pads in less than two months. All warrantied from Summit. I can assure they were installed correctly and bedded correctly. They develop the squeal after about 2 weeks. I'm looking for someone who has over come this issue. I'm considering moving from the powerstop pads. I used bot the included carbon ceramic and the ceramic pads. It only goes from terrible to unbearable. I'm considering changing out the pads for some semi metallic pads. Anyone have an opinion on that?

olblue75 · 03-29-2021, 02:51 AM

If you are running stock calipers try a set of stock pads, I’m running a ZL1 setup with stock pads from Cadillac CTS-V’s and C7 Corvettes with no issues.

Pkeen · 11-30-2022, 01:11 PM

I have the powerstops on my 2010 camaro ss, 2008 avalanche,and my wife's 2014 silverado ,no squeaky noise from any of them. They need to be broke in to the manufacturers instructions to a T.

Sorry just realized this is an old post!

12-25-2014, 07:58 PM	#30
12 ZL1 #1725 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Black 6M Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,117 View My Garage	That stinks.... Hopefully everything work out.... __________________ Sit Back and Enjoy The Ride!!

06-06-2015, 05:41 AM	#33
Vroom_vroom The gritos pollo!!! Drives: Like a idiot Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,215 View My Garage	so what did the op end up doing? have the brake motive kit the after a couple weeks i have the squeal from hell. heat them up, its even worse. __________________ ______ If you don't stop how can they give you a ticket?-The Big Tuna___ '12 1Ls Camaro; Slp loud mouth I\|maganflow x-pipe\|Injen long ram intake\|brembo brake upgrade\| russell s.s. lines\|2LT polished 19's\|billet 5mm spacers\|tinted tail lights&markers\|pdmi\|billet c. can\| '13 Avenger R/T '77 T/A 6.6;, draining my wallet.

06-06-2015, 06:47 AM	#34
chozn4service Drives: 2016 SS w/2SS A8 Blue Velvet Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 39.793153,-86.238223 Posts: 3,678 View My Garage	I just had drilled and slotted rotors from BrakePerformance.com installed with Hawk pads and really like the setup! No squealing, great smooth stopping feel, much better than before with OEM pads. Might try rethinking on the pads for starters and then go from there. Attached Images __________________ Never grow up, it's a trap!

06-06-2015, 07:59 AM	#35
Vroom_vroom The gritos pollo!!! Drives: Like a idiot Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,215 View My Garage	Re greased the shit out of everything. Next will have to be new pads. __________________ ______ If you don't stop how can they give you a ticket?-The Big Tuna___ '12 1Ls Camaro; Slp loud mouth I\|maganflow x-pipe\|Injen long ram intake\|brembo brake upgrade\| russell s.s. lines\|2LT polished 19's\|billet 5mm spacers\|tinted tail lights&markers\|pdmi\|billet c. can\| '13 Avenger R/T '77 T/A 6.6;, draining my wallet.

03-29-2021, 02:51 AM	#38
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,064	If you are running stock calipers try a set of stock pads, I’m running a ZL1 setup with stock pads from Cadillac CTS-V’s and C7 Corvettes with no issues. __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

12-25-2014, 06:02 PM	#29
headgamez Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 255	Replaced my pads with powerstop ceramics. Rear pads squeal like crazy during initial braking, then quiet down. Believe it is their pad material...

12-29-2014, 11:34 PM	#31
EXCALIBER Drives: 2010 2SS/RS.. her name is "Lucille" Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dodge City, Ks. Posts: 44 View My Garage	Brake Motive sells the pad and rotor combination. Unfortunately the rotors don't seem to be a high carbon product. The ceramic pads and drilled slotted rotors are great if they are burned in properly, but from my experience with them, you have to do it right from the beginning. If they were not burned or "bedded" in properly on the first set, they don't seem to fair well. I have installed the drilled slotted rotors and ceramic pad sets on many Patrol vehicles, and have had a few problem vehicles (most likely the drivers) that had to be replaced with a high carbon rotor, and severe duty hybrid pad. I recommend switching to a high carbon "slotted" rotor, and severe duty hybrid pad combination if you are having these issues. I have the drilled slotted/ ceramic sets on all my POVs, and love them. The Charger Pursuit vehicles, and Camaros just don't seem to fair well with them.

02-15-2021, 05:39 PM	#36
finatic Drives: 2010 Camaro SS 2SS Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Daytona Beach Fl Posts: 63	Wanted to add to this thread. I purchased the z23 set. I installed and bedded them correctly with plenty of grease and they too squeal like they are being murdered. Mostly when cold. I complained to summit and they swapped them out for Z16 ceramic pads which I installed this weekend with even more grease and bedded. The problem got worst. They squeal every time braking is applied. Summit has offered to replace them all but I'm not sure about this brand. I have to say I'm growing tired of replacing all for corners every weekend. What is it they say.." the definition of crazy is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result".

03-28-2021, 07:25 PM	#37
finatic Drives: 2010 Camaro SS 2SS Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Daytona Beach Fl Posts: 63	I've now my second full set of Z23 pads and rotors and third set of pads in less than two months. All warrantied from Summit. I can assure they were installed correctly and bedded correctly. They develop the squeal after about 2 weeks. I'm looking for someone who has over come this issue. I'm considering moving from the powerstop pads. I used bot the included carbon ceramic and the ceramic pads. It only goes from terrible to unbearable. I'm considering changing out the pads for some semi metallic pads. Anyone have an opinion on that?

11-30-2022, 01:11 PM	#39
Pkeen Drives: 2010 Camaro 2ss/rs, 2008 Avalanche Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Lake Pannasoffkee,Florida Posts: 248	I have the powerstops on my 2010 camaro ss, 2008 avalanche,and my wife's 2014 silverado ,no squeaky noise from any of them. They need to be broke in to the manufacturers instructions to a T. Sorry just realized this is an old post! __________________ 2010 Rally Yellow 2ss/rs , M6 ,416ci , K1 rods & crank,weisco -3.0cc dome pistons,.040 head gasket, 11.5 compression,1 3/4" LT ,3" pipes w/x-pipe no cats, Cam Motion cam 239/247 113+3 .621"/604" lift , BTR .660 Platinum dual springs w/Titanium retainers, CAI . Stock ls3 heads,intake,injectors & TB. 515rwhp/500rwtq.