Z51 Brake squeal
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5th Gear
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Z51 Brake squeal
I have a Z51 2005 C6 and my brakes are squealing everytime and all the time I brake. They are driving me nuts and it's embarrassing. The chevy dealer is absolutely no help and gave me a service bulletin stating "At this time it is considered a characteristic of the vehicle and there is no repair for the concern. Do not repalce the brake pads. The brake pads offered through GM SPO provide no change in material from the brake pads that were installed during assembly." This was dated 03/22/2006. I even called Chevrolet directly and they blew me off saying there is nothing that they can do, so just live with it. Does anyone else have this problem?? What can I do?? HELP!!!!! 
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I have a Z51 2005 C6 and my brakes are squealing everytime and all the time I brake. They are driving me nuts and it's embarrassing. The chevy dealer is absolutely no help and gave me a service bulletin stating "At this time it is considered a characteristic of the vehicle and there is no repair for the concern. Do not repalce the brake pads. The brake pads offered through GM SPO provide no change in material from the brake pads that were installed during assembly." This was dated 03/22/2006. I even called Chevrolet directly and they blew me off saying there is nothing that they can do, so just live with it. Does anyone else have this problem?? What can I do?? HELP!!!!!
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I have a Z51 2005 C6 and my brakes are squealing everytime and all the time I brake. They are driving me nuts and it's embarrassing. The chevy dealer is absolutely no help and gave me a service bulletin stating "At this time it is considered a characteristic of the vehicle and there is no repair for the concern. Do not repalce the brake pads. The brake pads offered through GM SPO provide no change in material from the brake pads that were installed during assembly." This was dated 03/22/2006. I even called Chevrolet directly and they blew me off saying there is nothing that they can do, so just live with it. Does anyone else have this problem?? What can I do?? HELP!!!!!
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My 07 Z51 has started to develop the squeak about 500 miles ago, seems to be getting worse. Anyone know if brake cleaner or something can be sprayed on to try and eliminate the squeaking.
BTW it is common for performance pads to squeak, at least that's what Honda S2K owners have told me in the past.
BTW it is common for performance pads to squeak, at least that's what Honda S2K owners have told me in the past.
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St. Jude Donor '08
I have a Z51 2005 C6 and my brakes are squealing everytime and all the time I brake. They are driving me nuts and it's embarrassing. The chevy dealer is absolutely no help and gave me a service bulletin stating "At this time it is considered a characteristic of the vehicle and there is no repair for the concern. Do not repalce the brake pads. The brake pads offered through GM SPO provide no change in material from the brake pads that were installed during assembly." This was dated 03/22/2006. I even called Chevrolet directly and they blew me off saying there is nothing that they can do, so just live with it. Does anyone else have this problem?? What can I do?? HELP!!!!!
Last edited by welcome2try; Jan 18, 2007 at 09:49 PM.
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From: Melbourne Florida
Thanks for replies!
I may try the ceramic brake pads. I also like the idea of a lot less brake dust. Does the dealer carry these? What type should I buy? Thanks for all the replies. Any other comments welcome.
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My 07 Z51 has started to develop the squeak about 500 miles ago, seems to be getting worse. Anyone know if brake cleaner or something can be sprayed on to try and eliminate the squeaking.
BTW it is common for performance pads to squeak, at least that's what Honda S2K owners have told me in the past.
BTW it is common for performance pads to squeak, at least that's what Honda S2K owners have told me in the past.
Any ideas? I'm due for an oil change within a couple of weeks, so I'll probably aske the dealer about it.
