So I have had my model s for 1 week now and almost everytime I break I get a loud squeak that you can hear a block away this is really embarrassing for a car worth 100k any suggestions?
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I'm in the same boat as you. Called SC and he said it's because the brakes are seldom used so there's a layer that builds up that causes the squeaking. Told me to turn regen off once in awhile, speed car up to 40 and then exercise the brakes to get rid of it. Tried it but it didn't really fix it. It was brought into the service center for a separate issue and had them check the brake pads to make sure nothing was stuck under them but the squeaking persists. Should get better in the summer when the rubber isn't hardened by the cold. I agree, it's kind of embarrassing.
I'm in the same boat as you. Called SC and he said it's because the brakes are seldom used so there's a layer that builds up that causes the squeaking. Told me to turn regen off once in awhile, speed car up to 40 and then exercise the brakes to get rid of it. Tried it but it didn't really fix it. It was brought into the service center for a separate issue and had them check the brake pads to make sure nothing was stuck under them but the squeaking persists. Should get better in the summer when the rubber isn't hardened by the cold. I agree, it's kind of embarrassing.
that's BS. I had the same problem and they replaced and upgraded my rotors to heavier ones. problem solved.
The SC originally originally swore it wasn't going to help, and that the "new rotors aren't available for 19's"... sensing BS, I pressed them and they did it as a "one-time courtesy".
So then the rotors have nothing to do with build order? The 21s have different rotors regardless? Ugh, I have to say I'm not looking forward to that conversation with the SC. Milford, CT is not super enthusiastic about doing things...
Brembo offers a GT Brake upgrade for the MS. It'd resolve the brake squeak and look awesome on the car!
Told me to turn regen off once in awhile