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jsd · 07-10-2017, 11:02 AM

Hi guys

My car has 32000 km. Since it have 25000 on the clock the brakepads beginns to make some rattling noise on bumpy road. I know its maybe an luxurios problem for you, but this drives me crazy. I love to drive around with open windows, and the noise becomes even louder. Why i am sure then this are the pads, i was looking under the car and checked all. Then i try to drive the same street with just a little pressure on the brake, and the noise is gone.

I know, maybe i just need to replace the pads to new ones. But this is just my last option, of cause the pads have just 32000 km on it.

Somebody an idea how to solve or reduce this problem?

Thanks in advance

Regards from Switzerland

Jacek

KaBoom1701 · 07-10-2017, 02:08 PM

Sounds like loose suspension to me....

I'd jack it up and check all the suspension bolts and make sure they are to torq specs.

jsd · 07-10-2017, 02:14 PM

Thanks for the reply. All bolts and suspension parts are checked. And how i wrote, not noise with a bit pressed brakepedal. So for me is clear. It must be the pad.

jayno20 · 07-10-2017, 04:54 PM

If it really is the pad then this is your answer...

jrhagen · 07-10-2017, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jayno20

If it really is the pad then this is your answer...

English is obviously OP second language. This is not cool.

OP, brake pads are cheap and take no time to change. Replace and seat them correctly and enjoy your car.

KaBoom1701 · 07-10-2017, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jrhagen

English is obviously OP second language. This is not cool.

OP, brake pads are cheap and take no time to change. Replace and seat them correctly and enjoy your car.

Kinda agree. If the pads are the only thing then a new set should fix the issue....

RandRSS · 07-10-2017, 11:08 PM

So not joking, many years ago they used to supply a tube of rtv type silicone, with new brake pads. It "stuck" the pads to the pistons. Don't know if this is applicable or not, but if you have pads that have only worn a MM or two, might be worth a try. Use sparingly.

jayno20 · 07-11-2017, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by RandRSS

So not joking, many years ago they used to supply a tube of rtv type silicone, with new brake pads. It "stuck" the pads to the pistons. Don't know if this is applicable or not, but if you have pads that have only worn a MM or two, might be worth a try. Use sparingly.

Same stuff I pictured above.

beersngars · 07-11-2017, 10:45 AM

Forget the disc brake goo. It didn't work years ago and wont work now. If the pads are really rattling around in the caliper bracket, I would look at the hardware. There are anti-rattle clips between the pads and caliper mounting bracket. Replace the hardware and put a thin layer of silicone grease on all the contact surfaces. Be careful not to use too much. If that doesn't do it, like others have said, replace the pads.

jsd · 07-11-2017, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by beersngars

Forget the disc brake goo. It didn't work years ago and wont work now. If the pads are really rattling around in the caliper bracket, I would look at the hardware. There are anti-rattle clips between the pads and caliper mounting bracket. Replace the hardware and put a thin layer of silicone grease on all the contact surfaces. Be careful not to use too much. If that doesn't do it, like others have said, replace the pads.

I was thinking a solution like you purpose, but i wasn't sure if something like the anti-rattle clips are installed on the zl1. I will try this and order in the same new pads.

Thank you guys for all the input and excuse my bad english

Jacek

07-10-2017, 11:02 AM	#1
jsd Drives: 2012 ZL 1 #370 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Switzerland Posts: 351	How to reduce the rattling noise on brake pads? Hi guys My car has 32000 km. Since it have 25000 on the clock the brakepads beginns to make some rattling noise on bumpy road. I know its maybe an luxurios problem for you, but this drives me crazy. I love to drive around with open windows, and the noise becomes even louder. Why i am sure then this are the pads, i was looking under the car and checked all. Then i try to drive the same street with just a little pressure on the brake, and the noise is gone. I know, maybe i just need to replace the pads to new ones. But this is just my last option, of cause the pads have just 32000 km on it. Somebody an idea how to solve or reduce this problem? Thanks in advance Regards from Switzerland Jacek

07-10-2017, 02:08 PM	#2
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	Sounds like loose suspension to me.... I'd jack it up and check all the suspension bolts and make sure they are to torq specs. __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

07-10-2017, 02:14 PM	#3
jsd Drives: 2012 ZL 1 #370 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Switzerland Posts: 351	Thanks for the reply. All bolts and suspension parts are checked. And how i wrote, not noise with a bit pressed brakepedal. So for me is clear. It must be the pad.

07-10-2017, 04:54 PM	#4
jayno20 Go fast, please. Drives: 2019 Corvette ZR1 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,471 View My Garage	If it really is the pad then this is your answer...

07-10-2017, 11:08 PM	#7
RandRSS Drives: 2010 SS Camaro Eforce SC Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 94	So not joking, many years ago they used to supply a tube of rtv type silicone, with new brake pads. It "stuck" the pads to the pistons. Don't know if this is applicable or not, but if you have pads that have only worn a MM or two, might be worth a try. Use sparingly.

07-11-2017, 10:45 AM	#9
beersngars Account Suspended Drives: 2012 ZL1 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Ohio Posts: 140	Forget the disc brake goo. It didn't work years ago and wont work now. If the pads are really rattling around in the caliper bracket, I would look at the hardware. There are anti-rattle clips between the pads and caliper mounting bracket. Replace the hardware and put a thin layer of silicone grease on all the contact surfaces. Be careful not to use too much. If that doesn't do it, like others have said, replace the pads.