2008 Emergency Brake
Thread Starter
Advanced
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 51
Likes: 0
From: Florida
2008 Emergency Brake
My new 2008 coupe (100 miles) emergency brake squeals (sounds like metal on metal) when I apply if I am moving the slightest bit forward--anybody notice same problem. No squeal if going backward.
Realize it is only supposed to be used when parking but the squeal sound like metal on metal--any ideas?
thnx
Realize it is only supposed to be used when parking but the squeal sound like metal on metal--any ideas?
thnx
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 7,588
Likes: 6
From: Montreal Qc
I would have to guess it's because the pads aren't worn in yet. Take it out and apply it a couple of times at 30 mph, not more than 3 times though as you don't want to overheat them.
Worse case scenario you are right but either way it will be covered under warranty.
Worse case scenario you are right but either way it will be covered under warranty.
Racer
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 307
Likes: 1
From: Mine Hill New Jersey
Have the dealer check on the noise.
Instructor
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 148
Likes: 2
From: Saratoga Springs New York
Hard to say with only a hundred miles. I don't like dealers touching my car so depending on how comfortable you are working on your car, you might want to pull the rotors and inspect the emergency brake shoes. You may find you've picked up some debris. Otherwise let the dealer check it out...with you there if you can!
I wouldn’t take it up to speed and try to wear them in..
I wouldn’t take it up to speed and try to wear them in..
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 7,588
Likes: 6
From: Montreal Qc
DO NOT DO THIS! The brake pads have nothing to do with the parking brake. The parking brake on the Corvette has small brake shoes within the hub area of the rear rotors. They have very little lining thickness so the above-mentioned procedure could wear them out immediately.
Have the dealer check on the noise.
Have the dealer check on the noise.
Hard to say with only a hundred miles. I don't like dealers touching my car so depending on how comfortable you are working on your car, you might want to pull the rotors and inspect the emergency brake shoes. You may find you've picked up some debris. Otherwise let the dealer check it out...with you there if you can!
I wouldn’t take it up to speed and try to wear them in..
I wouldn’t take it up to speed and try to wear them in..
I can understand your contrary opinion on this but this it what I would do.
First of all I hate taking my car into the dealer, most don't do a very thorough job plus it is usually not convenient to bring in my car into them and it's not like we get special treatment.
Secondly it is called an "emergency brake" and I think you may be over reacting on how fragile this system is, but that's my opinion and you have yours....freedom of choice is a great thing!
Racer
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 307
Likes: 1
From: Mine Hill New Jersey
I can understand your contrary opinion on this but this it what I would do.
First of all I hate taking my car into the dealer, most don't do a very thorough job plus it is usually not convenient to bring in my car into them and it's not like we get special treatment.
Secondly it is called an "emergency brake" and I think you may be over reacting on how fragile this system is, but that's my opinion and you have yours....freedom of choice is a great thing!
First of all I hate taking my car into the dealer, most don't do a very thorough job plus it is usually not convenient to bring in my car into them and it's not like we get special treatment.
Secondly it is called an "emergency brake" and I think you may be over reacting on how fragile this system is, but that's my opinion and you have yours....freedom of choice is a great thing!
The Parking Brake on the Corvette is not designed to stop the car and if you ever examined one, I think you would agree that it would not hold up to application at speed.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 5,611
Likes: 5
From: Thousand Oaks California
My new 2008 coupe (100 miles) emergency brake squeals (sounds like metal on metal) when I apply if I am moving the slightest bit forward--anybody notice same problem. No squeal if going backward.
Realize it is only supposed to be used when parking but the squeal sound like metal on metal--any ideas?
thnx
Realize it is only supposed to be used when parking but the squeal sound like metal on metal--any ideas?
thnx
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Safety Car
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 4,289
Likes: 129
From: Providence Forge, VA
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12
According to the owner's manual, it is called the Parking Brake not the Emergency Brake. Emergency Brake is an old term that was used on cars with single reservoir brake systems that would fail if a leak occurred. It usually consisted of a mechanical means to apply the rear service (Hydraulic) brake in an emergency condition as well as prevent the car from rolling while parked.
The Parking Brake on the Corvette is not designed to stop the car and if you ever examined one, I think you would agree that it would not hold up to application at speed.
The Parking Brake on the Corvette is not designed to stop the car and if you ever examined one, I think you would agree that it would not hold up to application at speed.
