big brake question
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Drifting
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Columbus GA
big brake question
just bought an 08 vette from a member that came with Baer brakes/rotors. He said he installed the fronts but never got around the the rears.. I have the rears new in box
however the more I research it I don't think they will fit the stock rear calipers
PLUS after 5 miles they squeal like hell
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a few questions..
will stock pads fit the aftermarket rotors and rid the squeal?
is it correct the rears won't fit?
need some opinions bc as nice as the car is it pains me to hear that noise!
however the more I research it I don't think they will fit the stock rear calipers
PLUS after 5 miles they squeal like hell
. a few questions..
will stock pads fit the aftermarket rotors and rid the squeal?
is it correct the rears won't fit?
need some opinions bc as nice as the car is it pains me to hear that noise!
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Rushsylvania Ohio
just bought an 08 vette from a member that came with Baer brakes/rotors. He said he installed the fronts but never got around the the rears.. I have the rears new in box
however the more I research it I don't think they will fit the stock rear calipers
PLUS after 5 miles they squeal like hell.
a few questions..
will stock pads fit the aftermarket rotors and rid the squeal?
is it correct the rears won't fit?
need some opinions bc as nice as the car is it pains me to hear that noise!
however the more I research it I don't think they will fit the stock rear calipers
PLUS after 5 miles they squeal like hell
. a few questions..
will stock pads fit the aftermarket rotors and rid the squeal?
is it correct the rears won't fit?
need some opinions bc as nice as the car is it pains me to hear that noise!
Do you mean it came with new brake "pads" and rotors? Is your Vette the base model or Z51 equiped? When you figure that out, just check the fitment on Baer's website. Do a search on "bedding brake pads" to help with you squealing issue.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Long Island NY
Baer DOES make larger rear rotors that use the stock caliper. The calipers mount with an additional bracket that comes with the rotors. The pad will NOT contact the entire flat surface of the rotor. The Z51 brakes stock are like this as well. Squealing could be for various reasons from the type of pad to not using enough anti squeal lube during the installation.
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Drifting
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Columbus GA
thanks, I'm gonna get pics for visual reference since I'm clueless when it comes to brake systems. It appears to be Baer pads as well. The car is a non z51. The rears still gave stock rotors/pads. The fronts have the Baer setups and squel
