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SD1LE · 08-17-2016, 11:58 PM

I'm having an issue with a high pitched squeal. It sounds like brake squeal but not as loud and happens with no brakes applied. Only happens after some driving and gets worse with slight right hand turns. Dealer couldn't replicate, any ideas?

Stormcloak · 08-18-2016, 12:19 AM

Any particular speed that this happens at, or is it constant?

SynergyGreenSS · 08-18-2016, 12:28 AM

Exact thing happened to me. The dealer couldn't replicate it with me either but I had them lift the car and spin the wheels freely and I think that replicated it. It turned out to be my brakes. I didn't think it was because I had just gotten new tires and they told me my brakes had about 35% left. Apparently they were wrong. I'd see if that's your issue though

SD1LE · 08-18-2016, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Stormcloak

Any particular speed that this happens at, or is it constant?

I notice it at about 3500 rpm after letting off the throttle, no brakes applied. And, while turning slightly to the right.

SD1LE · 08-18-2016, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by SynergyGreenSS

Exact thing happened to me. The dealer couldn't replicate it with me either but I had them lift the car and spin the wheels freely and I think that replicated it. It turned out to be my brakes. I didn't think it was because I had just gotten new tires and they told me my brakes had about 35% left. Apparently they were wrong. I'd see if that's your issue though

They checked the brakes and said that wasn't it. Plus, it doesn't happen with the brakes applied. I'll double check though. Thanks for the input.

SynergyGreenSS · 08-18-2016, 12:40 AM

It didn't happen with my brakes applied either. One other forum member had a similar issue but the cause of his was some broken suspension part I believe.

Billy10mm · 08-18-2016, 08:30 AM

Squealing of the brakes often happens when the brakes are not applied. Brake pad material is lightly touching the surface of the rotor as you drive, and that causes the slight squeal in question. When you apply the brakes, they clamp down on the rotors and the noise goes away.

Let's put this another way: If you can replicate the problem at will, but are unable to do it when brakes are applied, then the squeal is DEFINITELY related to the brakes. Have the rotors turned or pull the pads and apply some anti-squeal to the back of the pads (between the pads and pistons).

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SD1LE · 08-18-2016, 09:05 AM

Thanks for the input, will do.

Olddudesrule · 08-18-2016, 09:46 AM

I would vote brakes also, as it makes the most sense given your description of the issue. That said, I found (heard) a slightly annoying high pitched squeal that I ultimately discovered was just air flowing around the driver's side mirror.

08-17-2016, 11:58 PM	#1
SD1LE Drives: 2014 RRM 1SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 31 View My Garage	Squealing noise while driving, anyone? I'm having an issue with a high pitched squeal. It sounds like brake squeal but not as loud and happens with no brakes applied. Only happens after some driving and gets worse with slight right hand turns. Dealer couldn't replicate, any ideas?

08-18-2016, 12:19 AM	#2
Stormcloak slower than you Drives: 2012 C6 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: NY Posts: 668 View My Garage	Any particular speed that this happens at, or is it constant? __________________

08-18-2016, 12:28 AM	#3
SynergyGreenSS Drives: 2011 2SS Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 1,333	Exact thing happened to me. The dealer couldn't replicate it with me either but I had them lift the car and spin the wheels freely and I think that replicated it. It turned out to be my brakes. I didn't think it was because I had just gotten new tires and they told me my brakes had about 35% left. Apparently they were wrong. I'd see if that's your issue though __________________ 2011 SS L99 LSA Supercharger, BTR Stage 3 PDS Cam, Yank 3200SS, Weapon X Stage 2 intake, LSA Heads, Flex Fuel, Ported throttle body, Speed Engineering Headers, NOWEEDS, ZL1 fuel pump, DSX AUX Pump, ID-1050X injectors, 3” pipe to NPP mufflers, 3.91 gears

08-18-2016, 12:40 AM	#6
SynergyGreenSS Drives: 2011 2SS Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 1,333	It didn't happen with my brakes applied either. One other forum member had a similar issue but the cause of his was some broken suspension part I believe. __________________ 2011 SS L99 LSA Supercharger, BTR Stage 3 PDS Cam, Yank 3200SS, Weapon X Stage 2 intake, LSA Heads, Flex Fuel, Ported throttle body, Speed Engineering Headers, NOWEEDS, ZL1 fuel pump, DSX AUX Pump, ID-1050X injectors, 3” pipe to NPP mufflers, 3.91 gears

08-18-2016, 08:30 AM	#7
Billy10mm Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS 1LE NPP Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Hartsdale, NY Posts: 1,434	Squealing of the brakes often happens when the brakes are not applied. Brake pad material is lightly touching the surface of the rotor as you drive, and that causes the slight squeal in question. When you apply the brakes, they clamp down on the rotors and the noise goes away. Let's put this another way: If you can replicate the problem at will, but are unable to do it when brakes are applied, then the squeal is DEFINITELY related to the brakes. Have the rotors turned or pull the pads and apply some anti-squeal to the back of the pads (between the pads and pistons). http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/p...ojdhoCNQTw_wcB __________________ My thoughts on some things: Driving Nannies: If I'm that far out of shape on the street, something has gone terribly wrong and by all means Mr. Computer man, come and get me. G2s: Rock throwing is like like a tramp stamp; although problematic, it's a sign of good things to come.

08-18-2016, 09:05 AM	#8
SD1LE Drives: 2014 RRM 1SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 31 View My Garage	Thanks for the input, will do.

08-18-2016, 09:46 AM	#9
Olddudesrule Resident nomad Drives: 2014 Summit White 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,766	I would vote brakes also, as it makes the most sense given your description of the issue. That said, I found (heard) a slightly annoying high pitched squeal that I ultimately discovered was just air flowing around the driver's side mirror. __________________ Sold: 2007 Z06 2002 Viper GTS/ACR 2003 Z06 1965 FFR Cobra 2012 Nissan 370Z ADM LSA Stage II, Roto-Fab CAI, Kooks LTH/HFC's, Phastek CC, ported TB, Mishimoto radiator and oil cooler, BC Racing ER Series CO's, JPSS 32mm Black Magic rear bar, JPSS front inserts, R1 Concepts Premier slotted rotors/Goodrich SS lines, Schroth ASM harness, MGW flatstick, Brey-Krause HB, Tuned by NicD, at Cordes Performance Racing.