Got this last couple days. Unlikely with just 29K km..... Called Sherwood in Stoon. Gonna get checked next week. Probably sensor. I'll keep you posted.
Got this last couple days. Unlikely with just 29K km..... Called Sherwood in Stoon. Gonna get checked next week. Probably sensor. I'll keep you posted.
Researched it. Common problem for other owners not driving their cars in winter. Sensor can be damaged, unplugged, wiring compromised, or control module faulty. On warranty which is exactly why I want it to happen now. I'll let you know what they find but I just can't believe it's the pads. I'm very light on the brakes and no stop and go traffic. Not taking any chances though. I was told when I bought the car that a brake job on each corner for the carbon ceramics is $5000. I'll let them cover it....
Update: I wasn't able to get down to Sherwood GM in Stoon this week........simply not enough time in the day...... Anyway, I'm going to pull the wheels on the car this weekend and have a look at the pads. From what I understand, the OEM pads on the carbon ceramic brakes wear very quickly, and a lot of people haven't been that happy with the longevity they've been getting out of them. Conversely, there have been a lot of sensor/pad issues and in fact GM issued two TSB/ERecalls in relation to this item.
If you go to www.corvetteactioncenter.com and click on "brakes" you will find the two:
1. 2016-2017 Corvette Service Bulletin #17267: Service Update - Brake Wear Indicator Not Functioning Properly
2. 2015-2017 Corvette Service Bulletin: #PIC6061B: Change Brake Pads - Message Displayed in DIC
I'm going to check the pads and sensors/connections and see what's happening. If the pads are genuinely worn out, which it sounds like they might be, I'll replace them as necessary. The following are the ACDelco part numbers for the Original Equipment Front and Rear Disc Brake Pad Kits with sensors you can pull these up on Amazon.ca:
1. Front = ACDelco 171-1186
2. Rear = ACDelco 171-1143
If the pads and sensors are in tack, I'll squirt a little contact cleaner in the connectors and see what happens. If I get the message again, then it's down to Sherwood and I'll have them execute the Service Bulletins/replace sensors/pads on warranty.
Now it's time to sit down guys.................... I don't know how many of you have actually checked this out, but this is the cost of phenomenal braking: if the pads are actually worn out, which they may be, the front kit costs $651.94 and the rear kit costs $974.99!!!!! So, I'm hoping I've still got some meat on my pads, because that's $1626.93 total..................ouch.............just for pads/sensors!!!!!
I did a little YouTube research, and replacing the pads is as simple as any other vehicle, so if you're handy.........which fortunately I am......you'll get away with under $2000. If you're not, you can expect about $2000 for the dealership to do it...............ouch again.......
I'll keep you posted.....................
Update: pulled wheels and checked pads. Tons of pad left. Not even close to worn down to the sensor. Maybe 10-15% worn. Not sure..... Made appointment for 11am on Monday to have them run the TSBs and check the system.