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Problems with breaks
For the last 4 months i have heard a "squeaking" coming from the brakes of my 2000 convertible. I have had the car fully inspected by the dealer and "fixed" twice now (all with factory parts). Neither they nor I can identify the problem. I have got all 4 break pads replaced at least once recently and yet I still hear a squeak. I have also heard that a buildup of "glazing" can cause the problem but even with aggressive breaking cannot seem to solve the problem.
>>>Has anyone else experienced this problem and more importantly has anyone fixed it?
>>>Has anyone else experienced this problem and more importantly has anyone fixed it?
Last edited by SRQC5; Aug 17, 2005 at 02:01 PM.
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An excellent question and I wish I had a good answer. It might have something to do with the rotors. Also, you might get a better response from posting this question on the C5 Tech forum. Best of luck in getting this resolved; I know how irritating it can be.
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Thanks...there is nothing like sounding like a garbage truck rolling up to a red light in a vette!
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Originally Posted by SRQC5
For the last 4 months i have heard a "squeaking" coming from the brakes of my 2000 convertible. I have had the car fully inspected by the dealer and "fixed" twice now (all with factory parts). Neither they nor I can identify the problem. I have got all 4 break pads replaced at least once recently and yet I still hear a squeak. I have also heard that a buildup of "glazing" can cause the problem but even with aggressive breaking cannot seem to solve the problem.
>>>Has anyone else experienced this problem and more importantly has anyone fixed it?
>>>Has anyone else experienced this problem and more importantly has anyone fixed it?
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Some say it is a vibration (harmonic?) between the back of the brake pad on the caliper. Below is a link to a Tech Tip form the C4 section. I had the squeaky brakes on my 87 and bought a little red squeeze bottle of stuff made for that purpose and it has directions with it. Cured the problem on my 87.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...=162&TopicID=2
https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...=162&TopicID=2
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What type of pads are you running?? I had issues with all 4 until I changed to ceramic pads.
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I've heard that ceramics may help also. Squealing brakes are one of the most annoying things to put up with.
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all new rotors and ceramic pads fixed my squeaking (well, the brake squeaking anyways)
does it ONLY do it when you apply the brakes or anytime you roll to a stop or what??
does it ONLY do it when you apply the brakes or anytime you roll to a stop or what??
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I've had this exact problem. You need to by some disc brake lube, it will go on between the brake pad and Cailpar piston. I put it on every where the metal on the brake pad touches the metal on the clips and cailipar. My problem was solved. Good Luck.