07-20-2016, 07:59 PM | #1 |
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Squealing brakes
Wondering if it's normal or if anyone has quick or an easy fix for sqealing brakes. They are the brembos and my car has about 17000 miles on it. They squeal on a light brake and I can stop the squealing by applying the brake harder. Some days are worse than others. It's more annoying than anything. Any ideas why or how to fix it?
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07-20-2016, 08:01 PM | #2 |
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Nature of the beast. Not at all uncommon.
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07-20-2016, 08:12 PM | #3 |
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Swap to Hawk performance or EBC red pads and you'll be good to go.
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07-20-2016, 08:24 PM | #4 |
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I think it's time you really break them in by doing 60-0 stops at every single light
~I am not personally responsible for OP's actions Seriously though, it's normal, but the OEM pads aren't -that- bad to some of the equivalent performing brake pads.
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07-20-2016, 08:48 PM | #5 |
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Just did my brakes.....squelling was driving me nuts....local auto parts only offered semi metallic fronts with ceramic rears. Works great no more trouble.
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07-20-2016, 09:57 PM | #6 |
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There is a Chevy Service Bulletin for the SS Brembo Brakes:
Service Bulletin No.: PIC5590A Date: April, 2013 PRELIMINARY INFORMATION Subject: Normal Characteristic - Front Or Rear Brake Noise On Slow Stops Models: 2010 - 2014 Chevrolet Camaro SS Equipped with Brembo Brakes The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI. Condition/Concern Some customers may comment that when they apply the brakes, the vehicle exhibits a squeal noise. This squeal noise may be heard coming from the front or rear brakes and typically heard during slow stops. Replacing the pads will only correct the concern for a short time until the pads glaze over again. Burnishing the pads will also provide temporary relief. Pad replacement should only occur when normal wear conditions or physical damage require it. Do not replace the pads for noise only concerns. Recommendation/Instructions Note: For all brake noise issues refer to the latest version of 00-05-22-002: Disc Brake Warranty Service and Procedures. Note: Reference the latest version of 10-05-23-002 for 2010 models that meet the list of applicable models/ breakpoints within that document. Brake Noise Some brake noise is normal and differences in loading, type of driving, or driving style can make a difference in brake wear on the same make and model. Depending on weather conditions, driving patterns and the local environment, brake noise may become more or less apparent. Verify all metal-to-metal contact areas between pads, pad guides, caliper and knuckles are clean. Brake noise is caused by a “slip-stick” vibration of brake components. While intermittent brake noise may be normal, performing 3 to 4 aggressive stops may temporarily reduce or eliminate most brake squeal. The following noises are characteristics of all braking systems and are unavoidable. They may not indicate improper operation of the brake system. Squeak/Squeal Noise: • Occurs with front semi-metallic brake pads at medium speeds when light to medium pressure is applied to the brake pedal. • Occasionally a noise may occur on rear brakes during the first few stops or with cold brakes and/or high humidity. Grinding Noise: • Common to rear brakes and some front disc brakes during initial stops after the vehicle has been parked overnight. • Caused by corrosion on the metal surfaces during vehicle non-use. Usually disappears after a few stops. Groan Noise: • A groan type noise may be heard when stopping quickly or moving forward slowly from a complete stop. This is normal. On vehicles equipped with ABS, a groan or moan type noise during hard braking applications or loose gravel, wet or icy road conditions is a normal function of the ABS activation. Customer Information Please communicate to the customer that these conditions are normal operating characteristics of their vehicle. They will not impact the designed performance or reliability of the vehicle. Please share this information with the customer, including a copy of this message. Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.
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07-20-2016, 10:02 PM | #7 |
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07-21-2016, 03:18 AM | #9 |
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Get use to it.
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07-21-2016, 04:59 AM | #10 |
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Look into "Powerstop Evolution Z17" I used these and I'm very happy so far. I'm about 2K in with them and no issues. They're not the most expensive out there, but they're not the cheapest, around $100 for all wheels. They're ceramic pads and the fronts pads have the "skates" on them.
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07-21-2016, 05:29 AM | #11 |
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It's not a malfunction, and it may go away eventually. I have 50,000 and have trouble remembering when the brakes stopped squealing, but in fact they did.
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07-21-2016, 05:41 AM | #12 |
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I have a 2LT RS with non Brembo brakes; mine does it too. As the above bulletin and several members have stated: it's a normal condition. Burnishing the pads will make it go away temporarily, but it's just a normal characteristic. Hawk pads seem to be quiet from what I've read in other posts. I just ignore it.
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07-21-2016, 11:20 AM | #13 |
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running full ceramics on mine. squealing happened all the time unless warmed up. OP didn't say what type of pads hes running.
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07-21-2016, 11:33 AM | #14 |
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I bought a new brake kit from Rockauto. I'll report back with how well they do later in the week. Price wasn't too bad at all (Stoptech).
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