Squeaky Brake Action
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Squeaky Brake Action
Hello to all squeaky brake Daytona R/T owners,
I have been reading for the last several months about 2006 Daytona R/T owners complaining about squeaky brakes. I too have suffered from this problem. I bought my GMG Daytona in May 0f 2006. My brakes started to squeak in August 2006. I brought my car in three times to have this problem rectified. Each time I received answers from the dealer similar to the ones I have read here. Finally I was forced to write a letter to the dealer. The copy of the letter is below:
"January 8, 2008
Dear Mr. (Dealers name removed),
My name is ___________ and I am the owner of a 2006 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T that I purchased at you dealership on May 15, 2006. I received great service from Mr. R________, and appreciated the care I was given during the sale.
In August of 2006, my car developed squeaking emanating from the rear wheels. I brought the car to the dealership to have the squeal examined. I brought the car into the service department in September of 2006. At that time I was notified by the service technicians that they heard neither the brake squeal, nor did they see any brake damage. I returned home unsatisfied.
I returned with my vehicle again near the end of 2006 with the same issue. I was informed by the service department that squeaking is a regular feature of high performance brakes. I was skeptical, as I also own an Audi TT with HI-PO Brakes. Some of my physician colleagues also own high performance automobiles, including Maseratti’s, Ferrari's, and similar cars. I never once heard that complaint from the owners of those vehicles. I remained skeptical.
In March of 2007, I returned for the third time with the same problem. The squeal was verified by ___ (head of service), as indicated by service invoice#____. The rotors, it seams were faulty, and replaced. It appears there was a recall notice on this issue. The rotors were replaced on March 28, 2007.
Within two days the squealing returned. I notified the service department of this issue via telephone.
In September of 2007, I inquired to the service department via telephone about fixing the situation. I was notified by the department that the brakes were no longer under warranty and would be fix at my cost. I was dismayed as this seemed to be an ongoing issue due to a manufacturing defect. I subscribe to several Dodge Charger enthusiast websites, and researched the problem. It seems that warped rotors are a common problem with this particular automobile. You can view the lengthy list of complaints about this issue at: http://www.aboutautomobile.com/compl.../dodge/charger, and at https://dodgeforum.com/m_656052/tm.htm.
Later in September I took my car to _____ Shell to have the brakes examined. The technicians there confirmed that the rotors were indeed warped, and the cause of the squeal. This fact is documented in papers provided by _____ Shell.
Mr. _____, I have been hesitant to return to _____ Dodge as you moved your location to an area that is inconvenient for me to get to easily, and also for that fact that I fear that my requests will once again go unsatisfied, and the brakes will continue to squeal. The defect is quite pronounced now, and it pains me to drive with the windows down. There is no chance I could even sell it with this problem.
I ask that your service department rectify this situation as soon as possible. It is a shame that such a great car, and such a fine dealership such as _____, be troubled with this ongoing issue. I hope this situation is resolved so that I may continue to recommend your dealership to my friends and professional colleagues."
I received a quick reply and the vice president of t he dealership agreed to look at the problem. They replaced my rear brake pads and rotors. On the way home from the dealership the brakes began squeaking as bad as before. I was quite dismayed. I telephoned the VP of the dealership, whose reply was basically "we did what we can, we changed your brakes, their as good as new, and if the squeak, well then that's what they'll do, and we are basically done with this...". I find this totally unsatisfactory. Good luck selling a $25000 car with screaming brakes. I have thought of invoking the Lemon Law, as even though the car is safe, the brake issue could severely impact my resale value. I have finally broken down and bought Hawk Ceramic Pads which I'm going to have installed. This to me does not seem the way this issue should be solved.
I don't buy the "Hi-Po" brake sell that we are getting from Dodge. I think the pads are substandard, and perhaps so are the rotors. This should not be the case on a car for which I paid $32000. I love the car, and would hate to have to ditch it because of the brakes.
Daytona owners, I think the time has come for those of us with this issue to take action against Dodge. I would be most interested in you thoughts. If the ceramic pads do not prevent the squealing and squeaking, I am going to spend the $50 and go ahead with a lemon suit. I'm already going to drop $300-400 on the pad replacement, so what's another $50.
Please let me know what you think, and if you believe a suit would be appropriate from the 8000 2006 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T owners.
I have been reading for the last several months about 2006 Daytona R/T owners complaining about squeaky brakes. I too have suffered from this problem. I bought my GMG Daytona in May 0f 2006. My brakes started to squeak in August 2006. I brought my car in three times to have this problem rectified. Each time I received answers from the dealer similar to the ones I have read here. Finally I was forced to write a letter to the dealer. The copy of the letter is below:
"January 8, 2008
Dear Mr. (Dealers name removed),
My name is ___________ and I am the owner of a 2006 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T that I purchased at you dealership on May 15, 2006. I received great service from Mr. R________, and appreciated the care I was given during the sale.
In August of 2006, my car developed squeaking emanating from the rear wheels. I brought the car to the dealership to have the squeal examined. I brought the car into the service department in September of 2006. At that time I was notified by the service technicians that they heard neither the brake squeal, nor did they see any brake damage. I returned home unsatisfied.
I returned with my vehicle again near the end of 2006 with the same issue. I was informed by the service department that squeaking is a regular feature of high performance brakes. I was skeptical, as I also own an Audi TT with HI-PO Brakes. Some of my physician colleagues also own high performance automobiles, including Maseratti’s, Ferrari's, and similar cars. I never once heard that complaint from the owners of those vehicles. I remained skeptical.
In March of 2007, I returned for the third time with the same problem. The squeal was verified by ___ (head of service), as indicated by service invoice#____. The rotors, it seams were faulty, and replaced. It appears there was a recall notice on this issue. The rotors were replaced on March 28, 2007.
Within two days the squealing returned. I notified the service department of this issue via telephone.
In September of 2007, I inquired to the service department via telephone about fixing the situation. I was notified by the department that the brakes were no longer under warranty and would be fix at my cost. I was dismayed as this seemed to be an ongoing issue due to a manufacturing defect. I subscribe to several Dodge Charger enthusiast websites, and researched the problem. It seems that warped rotors are a common problem with this particular automobile. You can view the lengthy list of complaints about this issue at: http://www.aboutautomobile.com/compl.../dodge/charger, and at https://dodgeforum.com/m_656052/tm.htm.
Later in September I took my car to _____ Shell to have the brakes examined. The technicians there confirmed that the rotors were indeed warped, and the cause of the squeal. This fact is documented in papers provided by _____ Shell.
Mr. _____, I have been hesitant to return to _____ Dodge as you moved your location to an area that is inconvenient for me to get to easily, and also for that fact that I fear that my requests will once again go unsatisfied, and the brakes will continue to squeal. The defect is quite pronounced now, and it pains me to drive with the windows down. There is no chance I could even sell it with this problem.
I ask that your service department rectify this situation as soon as possible. It is a shame that such a great car, and such a fine dealership such as _____, be troubled with this ongoing issue. I hope this situation is resolved so that I may continue to recommend your dealership to my friends and professional colleagues."
I received a quick reply and the vice president of t he dealership agreed to look at the problem. They replaced my rear brake pads and rotors. On the way home from the dealership the brakes began squeaking as bad as before. I was quite dismayed. I telephoned the VP of the dealership, whose reply was basically "we did what we can, we changed your brakes, their as good as new, and if the squeak, well then that's what they'll do, and we are basically done with this...". I find this totally unsatisfactory. Good luck selling a $25000 car with screaming brakes. I have thought of invoking the Lemon Law, as even though the car is safe, the brake issue could severely impact my resale value. I have finally broken down and bought Hawk Ceramic Pads which I'm going to have installed. This to me does not seem the way this issue should be solved.
I don't buy the "Hi-Po" brake sell that we are getting from Dodge. I think the pads are substandard, and perhaps so are the rotors. This should not be the case on a car for which I paid $32000. I love the car, and would hate to have to ditch it because of the brakes.
Daytona owners, I think the time has come for those of us with this issue to take action against Dodge. I would be most interested in you thoughts. If the ceramic pads do not prevent the squealing and squeaking, I am going to spend the $50 and go ahead with a lemon suit. I'm already going to drop $300-400 on the pad replacement, so what's another $50.
Please let me know what you think, and if you believe a suit would be appropriate from the 8000 2006 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T owners.