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Old May 12, 2010 | 10:45 AM
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Hello Everyone,

I just installed new pads and rotors (All Factory Parts)on my c6 couple with the Z-51 upgrade. I am now having issues with the front drivers side. It is making a rubbing/swooching sound as I drive and brake. Anyone know what it could be or any advise? Thank you all for your help, this is driving me crazy
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Old May 12, 2010 | 10:50 AM
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Hello Everyone,

I just installed new pads and rotors (All Factory Parts)on my c6 couple with the Z-51 upgrade. I am now having issues with the front drivers side. It is making a rubbing/swooching sound as I drive and brake. Anyone know what it could be or any advise? Thank you all for your help, this is driving me crazy
It could be a number of things, but the best thing would be to get the wheels off the ground and look over the system.
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sounds like something isn't tight causing the caliper to be offset...you need to pull the wheel and double check everything
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Thank you that is what I am getting ready to do. Hope I can figure it out
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Old May 12, 2010 | 04:26 PM
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Did you lube the sliders and also between the pads and calipers?
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Last night I took off the wheel and checked my work. When I replaced the pads I also replaced the clips. The clips were the problem, one was a little bit out of line I had to bend it a little bit and now it is good to go. Thank you everyone for help.
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good to hear!
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