Brakes - Chevrolet 2011 Corvette Owner's Manual

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Brakes

Brake Wear (Except ZR1)
This vehicle has disc brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear
indicators that make a high-pitched
warning sound when the brake pads
are worn and new pads are needed.
The sound can come and go or be
heard all the time the vehicle is
moving, except when applying the
brake pedal firmly.
WARNING
The brake wear warning sound
means that soon the brakes will
not work well. That could lead to
a crash. When the brake wear
warning sound is heard, have
the vehicle serviced.
Notice: Continuing to drive with
worn-out brake pads could result
in costly brake repair.
Some driving conditions or climates
can cause a brake squeal when the
brakes are first applied or lightly
applied. This does not mean
something is wrong with the brakes.
Brake linings should always be
replaced as complete axle sets.
Brake Wear (ZR1 Only)
The ZR1 model does not have
built-in brake pad wear indicators
and periodic visual inspection of the
brake pads is required to determine
when to replace the brake pads.
Notice: Continuing to drive with
worn-out brake pads could result
in costly brake repair.
Make sure that the brakes have
been given sufficient time to cool
and then set the park brake.
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