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Old Sep 21, 2015 | 11:42 PM
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Ive had my brake pads on my 2003 vette changed the first 600 miles because of brake squeal. It stopped for awhile but its back. Do the stocks do this? Should I go with an aftermarket. My challenger I put ebc CERAMIC pads and the EBC rotors and they squeal like the vette with light to medium pressure. I'm frustrated, any ideas? If the dealership puts the stocks on I know its gonna make noise, My challenger didnt make noise but the stock breaks were horrible so I switched and they squeal. I tried all the fixes maybe that brand is noisy. Any ideas would be appreciated. thanks guys
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I have the stock brakes still on my '03. No squeal at all.
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Old Sep 22, 2015 | 06:25 AM
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Normally squeal has nothing to do with the pads or rotor but the pad is interacting with the brake hardware. Did you replace the hardware and put anti seize on the contact points?
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Normally squeal has nothing to do with the pads or rotor but the pad is interacting with the brake hardware. Did you replace the hardware and put anti seize on the contact points?
The dealership replaced the pads, the rotors are looking worn. maybe repalce rotors and pads
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They didn't turn the rotors??????????????????????????????????
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Earlier in the Summer I put in Hawk HPS and Stop-Tech slotted rotors. One of them is squealing - my plan was to sand the pads...
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