E-Brake Problems
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Instructor
Joined: Nov 2011
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E-Brake Problems
I recently started having squeaking problems when I start up my 2021 Z51 and release the e-brake. I get some squeaking from rear brake while backing out of driveway, and then if I tap brakes 3-5 times going forward, the squeaking goes away. It does it whether I set e-brake or just leave in park. I changed stock rotors and horrible stock pads for performance slotted and drilled rotors ,and low dust pads about 9 months ago - and everything was fine until just a few weeks ago. Anybody have similar problems??
Racer
Joined: Feb 2017
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From: powder springs georgia
Actually thats normal but annoying...My 2022 stingray does that a lot when backing.out of my garage downhill..I forgot the reason but it has been discussed hear before...Sorry i was not more informative
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2002
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From: Ft. Myers FL
My brakes squeal when I pull out of my garage. 
I always back into my garage but when I leave and go to the nearest stop sign they don't make a sound. Interesting is my 20144 C7 did the same thing. 
It's a bit embarrassing to pull out in a nice Corvette and it sounds like a 1983 Buick! 
I always back into my garage but when I leave and go to the nearest stop sign they don't make a sound. Interesting is my 20144 C7 did the same thing. It's a bit embarrassing to pull out in a nice Corvette and it sounds like a 1983 Buick!
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2014
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From: Fulshear, TX
It's not the e-brake and is likely being caused by your brake pads in the colder temps. My first step would be to relubricate the aftermarket pads/shims/pins, basically anything with metal-on-metal contact including the sides & tops of the pads, both sides of the shims, and the pins and spring clips holding everything into place. The rears are super easy to do; all this will take you max 15 minutes per side. You can get small packets of synthetic brake grease from any of the major auto parts stores about about a dollar each (1 per rear corner, 2 per front corner).
I well-lubed my aftermarket pads during install and have had no issues driving in temps down into the 20's so far this winter.
I well-lubed my aftermarket pads during install and have had no issues driving in temps down into the 20's so far this winter.
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2017
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From: Columbus OH
My non-Z51 convertible spends part of the year in Florida and part in Ohio. In Ohio, I keep it in my garage and back out to drive it. In Florida, it’s kept in a public garage in which a normally back into a spot and pull forward to leave. The brakes squeal in Florida the first few times I apply them. In Ohio, they’re quiet as a church mouse.
My car is approximately 300 yards from the Atlantic Ocean in Florida so I thought the squealing might have something to do with the salt air. Now I’m thinking it may be backing out versus moving forward as a contributing factor. I’ll have to try backing out of the Florida garage to see if the brakes still squeal.
My car is approximately 300 yards from the Atlantic Ocean in Florida so I thought the squealing might have something to do with the salt air. Now I’m thinking it may be backing out versus moving forward as a contributing factor. I’ll have to try backing out of the Florida garage to see if the brakes still squeal.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2016
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From: MOUNTAIN HOME Arkansas
I know kracas post above is perfectly clear to MOST of us BUT, I must point out he was NOT telling us to lube the ACTUAL PAD SURFACES, just the metal to metal surfaces & VERY lightly 🍻
PS: I say lightly because too much “lube” when heated by even normal braking can migrate to places you don’t want it to,
PS: I say lightly because too much “lube” when heated by even normal braking can migrate to places you don’t want it to,
