[FlukeSS]

Just replaced my rotors and pads with Powerstop Drilled Slotted and Z26 pads.

After reading on these forums, I am starting to wonder if I made a huge mistake.

Had Reputable Chevy Dealer install the rotors and pads, and they've been squeaking/squealing since they were installed.

I did attempt to do the Break-in Procedure Powerstop outlined, but where I live there is a good amount of traffic and finding the open road for that is not easy.

The squeal is embarrassingly loud almost like I need to fix my brakes, even though I just replaced them.

I've driven about 100 miles on them and I am wondering if the squeaking will stop at some point.

I'm starting to get that gut feeling of me pissing away $500 for nothing.

Thinking about going back to OEM Rotors with the new pads as per what seems like a lot of suggestion.

Any ideas?

[jamala00]

Did the break-in procedure on mine as outlined and have zero issues at all with squeaking/squealing.

My only advice is to find a road you can do the break-in properly, not just attempt to do it properly. I'd think any new breaks/rotors, even OEM would require a break-in. So if you go back to OEM wouldn't you have the same issue?

[Yang N’ Bang]

As tedious as it sounds, check to make sure nothing got onto the pads.
At the same those powerstop rotors are crap, I would throw a new set of the oem rotors back on and order a new set of pads and re-seat them. Thankfully I never got a set of the rotors due to a buddy ordering them and having your same issue, but have used the pads with oem rotors multiple times now and have never had an issue.

[FlukeSS]

Was hoping there might be some way to get them to work without having to replace the rotors again. $1100 lesson learned I guess.

[jamala00]

Originally Posted by Yang N’ Bang

As tedious as it sounds, check to make sure nothing got onto the pads.
At the same those powerstop rotors are crap, I would throw a new set of the oem rotors back on and order a new set of pads and re-seat them. Thankfully I never got a set of the rotors due to a buddy ordering them and having your same issue, but have used the pads with oem rotors multiple times now and have never had an issue.

Why are they crap? I have had them for a couple years now. No squeaking/squealing... So mine aren't crap? Plenty of guys on here have them and have no issues.

[FlukeSS]

Originally Posted by jamala00

Why are they crap? I have had them for a couple years now. No squeaking/squealing... So mine aren't crap? Plenty of guys on here have them and have no issues.

Why do I have to be one of the ones who have issues?

Its not fair!

[jamala00]

Originally Posted by FlukeSS

Why do I have to be one of the ones who have issues?

Its not fair!

I know right... Normally I'm right there with you being one of those guys.

I'd find a road to make sure you can seat them in properly. If you still have the issue then maybe go back to OEM. I don't put a lot of miles on any of my vehicles. I find that if any of them sit for a couple weeks, (OEM or not). The first couple stops they all squeak.

[FlukeSS]

Originally Posted by jamala00

I know right... Normally I'm right there with you being one of those guys.

I'd find a road to make sure you can seat them in properly. If you still have the issue then maybe go back to OEM. I don't put a lot of miles on any of my vehicles. I find that if any of them sit for a couple weeks, (OEM or not). The first couple stops they all squeak.

I figure I would give it 2 weeks, driving to and from work is about 60 miles / day

See if they get any better before I roll back to the Chevy dealer and tell them to fix

[dmcmahan60]

I had them and the front rotors warpped so bad it would rattle your molars out of your skull duriing hard stops. Went back to solid rotors front and rear and just live with the brake dust issue So you are not alone young man

[jamala00]

Originally Posted by dmcmahan60

I had them and the front rotors warpped so bad it would rattle your molars out of your skull duriing hard stops. Went back to solid rotors front and rear and just live with the brake dust issue So you are not alone young man

Interesting. I had the same issue with the OEM rotors. That is why I replaced the rotors and pads when I did. I decided to try the powerstop. If they don't work out, they don't, but so far so good.

You can warp the OEM rotors too.

[dmcmahan60]

jamala00, I know this also but I went with the PowerStop Track Days kit front and rear setup. Lots of dust but they brake very well Sometimes it is hit or miss on brake rotors for some people. It is just part of it.

[FlukeSS]

Originally Posted by dmcmahan60

jamala00, I know this also but I went with the PowerStop Track Days kit front and rear setup. Lots of dust but they brake very well Sometimes it is hit or miss on brake rotors for some people. It is just part of it.

Could I get the rotors swapped with where I bought them from if that is the case?

I just called the dealership to see if they can do anything but if not, if I have to swap the rotors I will.

Edit: Called Powerstop, they said most of the time its related to not enough brake lube, or break-in procedure, but the brakes should not be squeaking or squealing. Going to take it back to the Dealer and make them do both. "My mechanic" someone I trust, says also dirty rotors can cause that as well if they didn't clean them when they installed them. I dunno.

Either way I won't be paying for the dealer to fix the brakes, I already gave them $400, next call I have to make is to the FTC & Attorney General's Office, if the dealer doesn't fix the issue. Assuming nothing is wrong with the rotors initially.

[jamala00]

Originally Posted by dmcmahan60

jamala00, I know this also but I went with the PowerStop Track Days kit front and rear setup. Lots of dust but they brake very well Sometimes it is hit or miss on brake rotors for some people. It is just part of it.

Ahh. Gotcha... Ya, if these PowerStops fail, start to squeal, squeak, warp rotors, etc... I'll go back to OEM rotors and pads. But... for now, so far so good.

[dmcmahan60]

If they do not stop making noise then go back to OEM but that is not going to be cheap:( Good luck with you endeavour and let us know what happens