brake question
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brake question
I purchased a used C6. Did a check of the brakes due to squealing. Calipers have metal shims installed that are normally used to keep the pads from squealing(metal clips that come with brake pads). I did some research on the forum and no one has mentioned installing these when doing a brake job. Are the metal clips used on the C6 calipers?
Burning Brakes
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Depending upon the pads you buy, they may come with more clips than are actually used. What should be used are the thin shims between the backs of the pads and the calipers (usually already on the pads), and the U shaped guide pieces that fit into the caliper brackets where the pads slide in and out on them.
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The thin metal parts inside the caliper bracket pad abutments don't do anything to eliminate squeal. They provide a surface for the pad to slide on. The funny shaped thing that fits on top of the pads is just a spring to keep them in place. Stock pads will squeal and most good aftermarket pads will squeal as well. Ceramics don't seem to squeal but don't have the same stopping power as the stock pads.
If you buy the GM Pad Replacement Kit you will get new abutment plates, a new spring and two new caliper guide pin bolts. Aftermarket pads usually don't come with the hardware so it has to be purchased at extra cost if you want new parts.
Bill
If you buy the GM Pad Replacement Kit you will get new abutment plates, a new spring and two new caliper guide pin bolts. Aftermarket pads usually don't come with the hardware so it has to be purchased at extra cost if you want new parts.
Bill
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From: New Rochelle N.Y. 2013 Grand Sport
The thin metal parts inside the caliper bracket pad abutments don't do anything to eliminate squeal. They provide a surface for the pad to slide on. The funny shaped thing that fits on top of the pads is just a spring to keep them in place. Stock pads will squeal and most good aftermarket pads will squeal as well. Ceramics don't seem to squeal but don't have the same stopping power as the stock pads.
If you buy the GM Pad Replacement Kit you will get new abutment plates, a new spring and two new caliper guide pin bolts. Aftermarket pads usually don't come with the hardware so it has to be purchased at extra cost if you want new parts.
Bill
If you buy the GM Pad Replacement Kit you will get new abutment plates, a new spring and two new caliper guide pin bolts. Aftermarket pads usually don't come with the hardware so it has to be purchased at extra cost if you want new parts.
Bill
