CT5 BW 2023 Manual
The car is great. Wonderful to drive without drawing attention.
At about 20,000 miles, there are two problems:
I had three catalytic converters replaced
Brakes already worn thin — other than dealers, replacement brake pads are challenging
First catalytic converter replaced was defective.
Second and third were the result of the first replacement not being "broken in" correctly — which sounds fishy since a catalytic converter is a passive component.
It cost nothing as by law (according to the Internet), the dealer is responsible for all catalytic converters up to 8 years or 80,000 miles.
Has anyone else had catalytic converter problems?
Brake replacement seems a bit too soon. I have another heavy car, 2000 Jaguar S V8, that needed new brake pads at 74,000 miles. It was very challenging getting CT5 brake pads as it seems Brembo had some sort of development contract with GM that stipulated that only GM sold after market parts. So far, I found six caliper (if that is the right term) replacement at O'Reilly (house brand) for a reasonable price. However, only GM makes the wear sensors so that was pricey but there os only one for front and one fo rear.
The dealer wanted about $1,000 for parts front and rear claiming the original parts last longer than aftermarket. He shut up pretty fast when I told him the miliage. I do not brake hard and the car has never beepn on a track. I found the rear pads at a brake specialty site for less.
When have others replaced brake pads?
The car is great. Wonderful to drive without drawing attention.
At about 20,000 miles, there are two problems:
I had three catalytic converters replaced
Brakes already worn thin — other than dealers, replacement brake pads are challenging
First catalytic converter replaced was defective.
Second and third were the result of the first replacement not being "broken in" correctly — which sounds fishy since a catalytic converter is a passive component.
It cost nothing as by law (according to the Internet), the dealer is responsible for all catalytic converters up to 8 years or 80,000 miles.
Has anyone else had catalytic converter problems?
Brake replacement seems a bit too soon. I have another heavy car, 2000 Jaguar S V8, that needed new brake pads at 74,000 miles. It was very challenging getting CT5 brake pads as it seems Brembo had some sort of development contract with GM that stipulated that only GM sold after market parts. So far, I found six caliper (if that is the right term) replacement at O'Reilly (house brand) for a reasonable price. However, only GM makes the wear sensors so that was pricey but there os only one for front and one fo rear.
The dealer wanted about $1,000 for parts front and rear claiming the original parts last longer than aftermarket. He shut up pretty fast when I told him the miliage. I do not brake hard and the car has never beepn on a track. I found the rear pads at a brake specialty site for less.
When have others replaced brake pads?
