cKarlGo
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In March of 2010, I purchased a new Chevy 3500. Within 2000 miles or so, the brakes began to squeal. Two trips to the dealer produced no results except 1) a claim that they couldn't hear it and 2) the placement of blame upon me for not setting my brake controller correctly. Now, to put this in perspective, I'm on my 5th camper (2nd 5er) and my 4th pickup truck. Never have I had issues of this type before. I do know how to set my controller!
Has anyone else had this issue with Chevrolet? I've called their corporate number and I have an appointment with a different dealer. Even though the truck is at ~20,000 miles, I made it clear that this was an ongoing problem and that I expected it to be fixed on their dime.
Any thoughts?
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If you have disk brakes you can buy some stuff that goes between the caliper and the pad. What I have is red.
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cKarlGo
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bldrbuck wrote:If you have disk brakes you can buy some stuff that goes between the caliper and the pad. What I have is red.
So this isn't unusual? This is the first truck I've ever had this issue with. It's also my first (modern) Chevy. I've always driven Fords before this.
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What does the brake controller have to do with the brakes on the truck squealing . . .Or are you talking trailer brake squeal??
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cKarlGo
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Ranger Smith wrote:What does the brake controller have to do with the brakes on the truck squealing . . .Or are you talking trailer brake squeal??
The dealer claims that the brakes are damaged due to towing... even though they claim that they can't find any problems. i.e. I hadn't set the brake controller correctly and was overburdening the brakes on the truck.
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larry barnhart
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cKarlGo wrote:Ranger Smith wrote:What does the brake controller have to do with the brakes on the truck squealing . . .Or are you talking trailer brake squeal??
The dealer claims that the brakes are damaged due to towing... even though they claim that they can't find any problems. i.e. I hadn't set the brake controller correctly and was overburdening the brakes on the truck.
Ok so have you towed going down hill and had the steering wheel start to shake because of riding the brakes ?
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cKarlGo
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larry barnhart wrote:
Ok so have you towed going down hill and had the steering wheel start to shake because of riding the brakes ?
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Not that I recall, no. As far as I can tell, it's purely noise. A lot of noise. A lot of very annoying noise. My concern is that something is afoot and that I'm damaging the pads or disks by "letting" this go on.
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The damage is done. You've got warped rotors. Mine start making noise when they get thin, long before the "scratchers" start making contact. They're not warped enough to shake or pulse, just enough to "sing."
The only cure is to replace all four disks and all eight pads with new, clean everything up, use brake lube on all the contact points.
Brakes are the hardest thing to get replaced under warranty, because they aren't covered by warranty. With 20,000 on it now, you're wasting your time trying to get Chevy to do anything about it. That ship has sailed.
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Charlie D.
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Brake issues at 2,000 miles WOULD be under warranty. If you documented as you said, I agree that new rotors and brakes are in order. Perhaps the new dealer will be more competent.
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Rotors may not be warped. Usually you can feel this as a pulsation when you apply the brakes. Light applications of brakes can cause the pads and or shoes to become glazed and cause squeeks. The brakes will also squeel when using them the first few times after the vehicle has been parked during a period of high humidity. While it is parked the bare metal on the rotors or drums develops a light film of rust which is scrubbed off when the brakes are applied. This also contributes to glazing on the brake pad material. My suggestion is to abandon the factory pads/shoes and go to a reliable aftermarket parts store. Explain the problem to them and purchase which ever pads/shoes they recommend. This has been an ongoing problem for years. There are quieter brake pad materials available. The factory isn't going to be much help as A.Your brakes are no longer under warranty as they are a wear item. B.If they replace them you will get the same brake material and the problem will show up again in a short time.
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