C7 Brake Issue
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C7 Brake Issue
I just purchased my first Corvette. There is a very loud brake squeak when coming to a complete stop from the rear. When pulling the brake system apart we found out that someone had upgraded the front and rear brake system. Everything is Brembo. Rotors, calipers, and brake pads. The pads are RE10 and calipers appear to be 21E13, there is another number that appears to be 12237 on the caliper. Brembo can't tell me what other pads fit into that caliper, and I also called Texas Speed because it looks like the exact kit they sell. Does anyone know of other brake pad options to replace the RE10 that may not squeak as loud. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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I don't have a specific answer but have a suggestion. Go here to figure your FMSI number and then search for alternative pads.
Hawk Brake Pad FMSI Cross Reference - Pegasus Auto Racing Supplies
Hawk Brake Pad FMSI Cross Reference - Pegasus Auto Racing Supplies
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From: Loveland
Try to bed in the shoes. From about 50 MPH'ish hit the brakes moderately hard down to 5 MPH, repeat about 4 times. don't get to crazy. Then drive without using the brakes to cool them down. Let it sit. See if it helps.
