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Old Feb 13, 2005 | 06:30 PM
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i just recently picked up my C6
and now has about 1300 miles on it
well around about 800 miles the brakes have started squealin real bad
its the Z51 so it has the upgraded brakes

has anyone else had this problem or know anything that can be done about it???

thanks
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Old Feb 13, 2005 | 06:50 PM
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Old Feb 13, 2005 | 08:17 PM
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hey man
thanks for the help
i will try some of those solutions
thanks again
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Old Feb 13, 2005 | 09:47 PM
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C5 GM ceramic pads are the cure. Also give dramatically less dust.
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