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458 squeaky brakes

Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by CAW, Aug 27, 2017.

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  1. CAW

    CAW Karting

    Feb 5, 2016
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    Huntsville Alabama
    Full Name:
    Craig Wiggins
    I just bought a 2014 458 Spider with 4000 miles a few weeks ago and from time to time it has squeaky brakes. It doesn't do it all the time, but when in slow traffic or under light braking it will squeak. Is this normal? Any ideas?
     
  2. islandtrader

    islandtrader Formula Junior

    Jun 30, 2013
    369
    normal, all my ferraris squeak.
     
  3. Cigarzman

    Cigarzman F1 Veteran
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    Yep.
     
  4. Oengus

    Oengus F1 World Champ
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  5. 720

    720 F1 Rookie

    Jul 14, 2003
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    So. Cal and No. Utah
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    Rick
    Mine don't squeak. No way would I live with squeaky brakes!

    Do a search and you'll find a lot of information (arguments mainly). Some say to bed your brakes...this might help. Some say use a hose and spray away debris. Others say not to do this. LOL. Are your brake pads worn? Replacing pads and bedding brakes might help.

    If I had this problem I'd try having the brakes disassembled, examined (look for any obvious problems) and then re-assemble. Worth a try.
     
  6. TheMayor

    TheMayor Nine Time F1 World Champ
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    Feb 11, 2008
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    I had that problem as well. Dealer said to hit the brakes harder and clean the surfaces.

    Not much else you can do.
     
  7. PhilNotHill

    PhilNotHill Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Jul 3, 2006
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    Aspen CO 81611
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    I belive this problem is caused by habitual light braking. A few hard stops, get the brakes hot. The problem stops. Just make sure you have nobody behind you...they can't stop that fast. ;)
     
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  8. Jkay

    Jkay Karting

    Jan 9, 2017
    242
    This. I've driven numerous Ferraris and they all make noise until I do a few hard stops (after warming them up)
     
  9. mjesq

    mjesq Rookie

    Dec 24, 2017
    38
    Los Angeles
    I have tried everything and the brakes constantly squeak on my 458. The only time I get a brief respite is after a good wash, then for the first 20 miles no squeak but it always returns.
     
  10. mike_458

    mike_458 Rookie

    Jun 6, 2016
    1
    Your dealer and other posters are right , you need to slam on a few times to clear the old dust from light breaking in traffic etc
     

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