CHEVROLET 2012 Corvette - Manual (Page 311)

Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012
Vehicle Care 10-35
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, Z06, and
Grand Sport Only)
The ZR1, Z06, and Grand Sport
models do 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.
Rear
Front
. Brake pads can be visually
inspected through the wheel by
inspecting the outer brake pads
at each wheel.
. Brake pads should be replaced
when worn to 2 mm of pad
thickness. New pads are 10 mm
thick.
. In addition, brake pad inspection
is required any time the tires are
removed.