Hello there----this is my first post but I have been on the site for a few months now....thanks for all the great information. I have a question for all of you.....

I am wondering why I paid 40k for a beautiful awesome car in which I absolutely love, but the brakes sound like that of a 1973 pinto. They are the squeakiest things ever. The dealer keeps telling me "oh its just because its a sports car"....I just have a hard time accepting that. I only have about 8k on my car.....has anyone else had this problem at such low mileage and been able to find a solution? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

i love my g'izzle

 

i and a few others had the problem of rear brake squeal at mileages under 5k. there is a TSB out for it, but i'm not sure if it's valid anymore now that we have the 3yr/36kmi warranty. before the warranty came out, the dealer replaced my rears with some new brake kit. no squeals. for now, at least. good luck.

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you may want to elaborate on exactly which car/brakes you have.

But some people have reported reduced squeaking from brembo brakes after bedding:
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Should new discs and pads be bedded in and if so, how?
The answer is yes, for optimum performance, any time different friction materials or discs are introduced, a bedding procedure should be carried out.

While the vehicle is stationary, pump brakes to ensure a firm pedal.
Drive the vehicle cautiously to test fit and function.
The brakes should be smooth, with no vibrations, judder, etc.
Drive the vehicle to a remote area and perform at least 30 brake applications of 3-second duration. Use light/medium deceleration with varying starting speeds. Leave at least ½ mile between each brake application.
The purpose of this procedure is to gradually increase the temperature in the components without inducing thermal shock, and to mate the brake pad and disc friction surfaces.
After the repeated stops, drive the vehicle for several miles with little or no braking in order to adequately cool the components.
After the above process is completed, the system is ready for normal use.
When the system achieves elevated brake temperatures for the first time, a slight increase in pedal travel and pedal effort may occur. After this first "fade" and proper cooling, the system will maintain its optimum performance at all temperatures.

http://www.brembo.com/hp_faq.htm

(These instructions are for an aftermarket Brembo brake system, hence the "test fit and function")


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Also you may want to try rinsing out the brake caliper/pad area very well when washing to force out excessive brake dust, which may be causing squeaking.


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