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Rodrunner · 05-16-2009, 11:27 AM

Found out my 2SS, VIN 10171, was produced yesterday. I'd like to know if I should expect it to have the caliper wheel weights or not. VIN 5395 still had them, but we haven't heard from any newer build owners.

BackinBlackSS/RS · 05-16-2009, 11:31 AM

Good question. And be sure you check the front and not the backs. Many people have reported they did not have them because they looked on the rear brakes and come to fine out they did have them. All of the weights are on the front.

*mlee* · 05-16-2009, 11:39 AM

I saw one recently with VIN below 1000 that didn't have any weights. Could have been before they started putting them on.

Good Question... hope we get an update.

Rodrunner · 05-16-2009, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlee

I've seen them on both front and back and recently one below 1000 didn't have any weights. Could have been before they started putting them on.
Good Question... hope we get an update.

Gee, thanks for making the whole situation even cloudier, mlee. J/K
First I've heard of them being on the rear.

The one below #1000, was it as SS? Only the SS Brembos are affected.

*mlee* · 05-16-2009, 11:50 AM

Sorry... bout that Rodrunner. I stand corrected on the rear.

SS with brembos VIN around 500.

Rodrunner · 05-16-2009, 12:58 PM

Ok, no weights on the rear. Thanks.
So, someone with a VIN around 500 has got them some noisy Brembos.

Rodrunner · 05-24-2009, 09:09 PM

Inquiring minds still want to know.

Anyone with a VIN higher than 8970 not have them?

2010 SS RS · 05-24-2009, 09:13 PM

I saw a 1SS at denver dealer vin 7400+ with wheel weight just last week.

3 SS's · 05-25-2009, 09:48 AM

Hylton · 05-25-2009, 09:50 AM

I think CanadianCamaro's VIN is around 8500. He doesn't have them.

Vash · 05-25-2009, 09:55 AM

Get your dealer to give you a note saying you'll get replacment calipers once available or refuse delivery. That's what I would do. Have it noted on your delivery inspection that it was defect when you took delivery.

Putting wheel weights on a caliper is a defect not a fix. NTSB would not approve.

A.J. · 05-25-2009, 02:20 PM

Does anyone know what the fix was that eliminated the need for the weights from the factory?

Xmicro_SS · 05-25-2009, 02:25 PM

All I heard, from a GM engineer, is that Bembro was working on a New Caliper for the Camaro, apparently they screwed up some calculations when specing these for the SS.

gen5-ss · 05-25-2009, 04:47 PM

Picked up my 2SS, VIN 106861, on Friday, May 22 and no weights on front or back brembos. Only one word needed to discribe this car, Awesome!! I know it is frustrating waiting for delivery as I waited 7 months but the wait was worth it.

05-16-2009, 11:39 AM	#3
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,507 View My Garage	I saw one recently with VIN below 1000 that didn't have any weights. Could have been before they started putting them on. Good Question... hope we get an update. __________________ Last edited by mlee; 05-16-2009 at 11:53 AM. Reason: Rear Weight comment incorrect... DUH

05-16-2009, 11:50 AM	#5
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,507 View My Garage	Sorry... bout that Rodrunner. I stand corrected on the rear. SS with brembos VIN around 500. __________________

05-16-2009, 12:58 PM	#6
Rodrunner Senior Member Drives: 2010 SS/RS, '06 350Z Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: So. Maryland Posts: 2,333	Ok, no weights on the rear. Thanks. So, someone with a VIN around 500 has got them some noisy Brembos. __________________ 2SS/RS - Black/Black - CGM Rally Stripes - Auto - VIN 10171

05-24-2009, 09:09 PM	#7
Rodrunner Senior Member Drives: 2010 SS/RS, '06 350Z Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: So. Maryland Posts: 2,333	Inquiring minds still want to know. Anyone with a VIN higher than 8970 not have them? __________________ 2SS/RS - Black/Black - CGM Rally Stripes - Auto - VIN 10171

05-24-2009, 09:13 PM	#8
2010 SS RS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IBM Black Polished Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,108	I saw a 1SS at denver dealer vin 7400+ with wheel weight just last week. __________________ 418 Stroker, 621RWHP 648 lbs TORQUE Built by Laramie GM Auto Center Tuned by Nick at Mac Autosport. EForce SC, 2 3/4pulley,LPE dual fuel pump, JRE Twin fuel rail upgrade, posi clutch kit, RX oilcatch can and breather, Callies Compstar crankshaft and rods, Racing bearings, CP -13.8 race pistons, steel rings, Comp Cams X6 blower cam, Springs, HD timing chain and tensioner, Doug Thorley Tri Y LT headers, 89.7lb injectors, RPM rollbar, DSS1400 shafts, Simpson 5 pt harness, BMR Toe rods and trailing arms, led lights, RPM input and output shafts

05-16-2009, 11:27 AM	#1
Rodrunner Senior Member Drives: 2010 SS/RS, '06 350Z Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: So. Maryland Posts: 2,333	Anyone Receive an SS WITHOUT Caliper Weights? Found out my 2SS, VIN 10171, was produced yesterday. I'd like to know if I should expect it to have the caliper wheel weights or not. VIN 5395 still had them, but we haven't heard from any newer build owners. __________________ 2SS/RS - Black/Black - CGM Rally Stripes - Auto - VIN 10171

05-16-2009, 11:31 AM	#2
BackinBlackSS/RS Go Blue!!!!! Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,290	Good question. And be sure you check the front and not the backs. Many people have reported they did not have them because they looked on the rear brakes and come to fine out they did have them. All of the weights are on the front.

05-25-2009, 09:48 AM	#9
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05-25-2009, 09:50 AM	#10
Hylton Drives: fanboys and ass kissers crazy. Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 7,280	I think CanadianCamaro's VIN is around 8500. He doesn't have them. __________________ "BBOMG - More than just a car show.... It's an experience!"

05-25-2009, 09:55 AM	#11
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,104	Get your dealer to give you a note saying you'll get replacment calipers once available or refuse delivery. That's what I would do. Have it noted on your delivery inspection that it was defect when you took delivery. Putting wheel weights on a caliper is a defect not a fix. NTSB would not approve.

05-25-2009, 02:20 PM	#12
A.J. Drives: 2014 Impala Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 166	Does anyone know what the fix was that eliminated the need for the weights from the factory? __________________ Ordered on 10-14-08 - Silver Ice Metallic/Black Leather 2SS/RS, 6 Spd, Sunroof, Polished Wheels. Build date: 04-17-09, VIN 3978, Delivered 04/29/09! Sold on 04-16-2012 :( ZL1 Ordered on 10-29-11 - Silver Ice Metallic, 6 Spd, Sunroof, Polished Wheels, Exposed Carbon Fiber Insert. Build date: 05/17/12, VIN 1415. Delivered 05/30/12!!!! Sold 05/28/12

05-25-2009, 02:25 PM	#13
Xmicro_SS Thank You GM Drives: Sky Redline & Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,876	All I heard, from a GM engineer, is that Bembro was working on a New Caliper for the Camaro, apparently they screwed up some calculations when specing these for the SS. __________________ ITS HERE! : 2010 Camaro 2SS / 6 Speed Manual (No other way) / Silver Ice Metallic / Inferno Orange Interior Accent / RS Package / Polished Wheels / SOLO MACH X CAT BACK

05-25-2009, 04:47 PM	#14
gen5-ss Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nashua, NH Posts: 53	Picked up my 2SS, VIN 106861, on Friday, May 22 and no weights on front or back brembos. Only one word needed to discribe this car, Awesome!! I know it is frustrating waiting for delivery as I waited 7 months but the wait was worth it.

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