ray_ray

My brakes only squeal when going in reverse.
Well yesterday decided to take my wheels off to clean and decided to pull my calipers and check out my brakes. What I found was a small amount of dirt got in behind the pads..don't have a clue How? Cleaned all pads and calipers and greased the back side of each pad. Cleaned my wheels and put back on. Wow what a difference no more squeal and brakes seem to engage better...just like brand new again. Thanks for reading..keep your brakes cleaned and greased.

bibbster

They are squealing again, Ray.

ray_ray

lol...sorry Jeremy

bibbster

All part of being in the Corvette family! No worries.

jaybee924

Get some AutoZone Duralast Gold ceramic brakes and the dust and squeal will go away.

dr_gallup

Man, a 20011! Is that a C60?

There are a lot of ceramic brake pads that won't squeal if that is a priority to you.

ray_ray

c61 thank you...lol

HMannini

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Ditto....my squealer drove me nuts until I installed the Duralasts.

C6 Snowboarder

And here I thought everyone was just looking at my great looking Grand Sport -- maybe it is the squeal.

Dano523

Not on a bet, since you are giving up initial bite, feed back, and higher working temp ranges isntead.


As for solving the problem, pull the pads, take a file to the front and back edges to taper the pad edges again, and then make sure to use Moly grease on the steel to steel parts of the pads to calipers.

DEFC6N1

What type would you recommend for car taken to the track 3 to 4 times a year? Heat is definitely a concern and best braking performance without breaking the bank.

FAUEE

Stoptech street or Duralast Gt. The OEM pads are good too but pricey.

buckmeister2

This is one funny thread. Did you take care of the squeal, bibbster? How do you like the new car?
Jim

Adam@Amp'dAutosport.com

You plan on changing pads for track or just using the same pad for street and track?