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Douge · 04-20-2009, 10:32 PM

The only legitmate reason I can come up with and was mentioned above, is brake noise. Adding a small amount of mass to the caliper could do wonders for unwanted brake noise. Its a total jackoff fix if that is in fact what it is for, but I can't think of anything else.

Its certainly not going to damage anything to remove them and if they were on my car I would have removed them already.

UCF w00t · 04-20-2009, 10:35 PM

So if I just knocked the weights off, that would void the break warranty?

It's so absurd I almost believe it.....

But I don't think the spare would fit over the brembos even without the weights. Also, if it was a last minute fix, it doesn't add up. The spare tire thing was decided long ago.

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Originally Posted by Captain Awesome

I looked it up in the service manual and those are the brake shunts.

Am I supposed to know what a brake shunt is or did these just escape from the trunk?

oldsmobile · 04-20-2009, 10:37 PM

Ok Teleplayer. If what you say is true how do they determine if the brakes were abused on other cars that do not have the lead weights?

delius · 04-20-2009, 10:38 PM

OMG...FINALLY...THE CHICK MAGNET HAS BEEN DISCOVERED

Rally Sport · 04-20-2009, 10:39 PM

the only thing i can think is some kind of mass damper for an NVH issue, however that would be a piss poor way to fix a problem on a production car.....

UCF w00t · 04-20-2009, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Rally Sport

the only thing i can think is some kind of mass damper for an NVH issue, however that would be a piss poor way to fix a problem on a production car.....

Whatever the reason, it screams ghetto. If there's not some really good reason, I'll be knocking them off mine.

Mark Lew · 04-20-2009, 10:55 PM

ha,, I think ,, is for anti-vib,, just something dum or try to fool us !

Gentry78 · 04-20-2009, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by kdoske

This may be the best urban legend ever created. I'm not saying your wrong but lead melts at 621.43 °F. I really don't think stopping at 140MPH would create that type of heat. Even if it did get that hot there would be no need for the lead because all kinds of other stuff would be melted for sure...

For the real answer look at my post, its 3 up....

nice drawing lol

and what about the adhesive that holds them on wouldn't that melt or come off well before those temps?

Teleplayer · 04-20-2009, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Gentry78

nice drawing lol

and what about the adhesive that holds them on wouldn't that melt or come off well before those temps?

I would say they will all eventually fall off. I'm starting to wonder if this thread is all a big joke. If so, haha good one.

Revo1 · 04-20-2009, 11:06 PM

Wierd...

Jonmalibuss · 04-20-2009, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Gentry78

nice drawing lol

and what about the adhesive that holds them on wouldn't that melt or come off well before those temps?

I would have to agree! I'm sure the adhesive will fail and they will fall off with continuous heating and cooling cycles along with water, dirt, and anything else that will come in contact with them. If anything I would have to guess and this is far fetched but this is my best guess. I think this might be a way of "tuning" the suspension, I have seen testing done where they "jounce" the cars suspension on a machine to test dampening properties. I would guess those are atleast 1/2oz weights which would mean there is right around 1/2lb of weight on the caliper. I don't know if they would go to this extreme but for the handeling characteristics, WHO KNOWS? I think adjustable shocks would do the same job but then cost goes way up!!!

Teleplayer · 04-20-2009, 11:40 PM

There will probably be a future recall to replace all the calipers with a revised version. There is no other reason I can possibly think of except to change the vibration characteristics of the setup. Basically you lower the resonant frequency when you add mass. So in certain braking conditions they must squeal, squeak, chatter or "ring" badly enough to require this band-aid.

UCF w00t · 04-20-2009, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Teleplayer

There will probably be a future recall to replace all the calipers with a revised version. There is no other reason I can possibly think of except to change the vibration characteristics of the setup. Basically you lower the resonant frequency when you add mass. So in certain braking conditions they must squeal, squeak, chatter or "ring" badly enough to require this band-aid.

The breaks don't move/rotate to have a resonant frequency. Also, it's only on the fronts apparently.

What happened to your previous proclamation of Brembo requiring it for some stupid warranty agreement? Quit trolling.

Supermans · 04-20-2009, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Teleplayer

There will probably be a future recall to replace all the calipers with a revised version. There is no other reason I can possibly think of except to change the vibration characteristics of the setup. Basically you lower the resonant frequency when you add mass. So in certain braking conditions they must squeal, squeak, chatter or "ring" badly enough to require this band-aid.

There is a slight possibility that this is true.. sad, but true.. Only way to find out is to remove them..

04-20-2009, 10:32 PM	#71
Douge Eurotrash Connossieur Drives: 1985 Mercedes 500SEL Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 188	The only legitmate reason I can come up with and was mentioned above, is brake noise. Adding a small amount of mass to the caliper could do wonders for unwanted brake noise. Its a total jackoff fix if that is in fact what it is for, but I can't think of anything else. Its certainly not going to damage anything to remove them and if they were on my car I would have removed them already. __________________ 2011 Camaro Convertible 2SS, Imperial Blue/Gray Silver Rally Stripes

04-20-2009, 10:38 PM	#74
delius David Hayter Drives: F-body Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greensboro Posts: 194	OMG...FINALLY...THE CHICK MAGNET HAS BEEN DISCOVERED __________________ I want my camaro....NOOOOOOOOOOW!!! /turn yellow

04-20-2009, 10:39 PM	#75
Rally Sport Drives: 2010 2SS RJT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 34	the only thing i can think is some kind of mass damper for an NVH issue, however that would be a piss poor way to fix a problem on a production car..... __________________ 2LT RS CGM 6M on order

04-20-2009, 10:55 PM	#77
Mark Lew Drives: 02 TrailBlazer, 10 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 7	carliper height ????? ha,, I think ,, is for anti-vib,, just something dum or try to fool us !

04-20-2009, 11:06 PM	#80
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	Wierd... __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

04-20-2009, 10:37 PM	#73
oldsmobile Drives: '98 Olds Aurora Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 17	Ok Teleplayer. If what you say is true how do they determine if the brakes were abused on other cars that do not have the lead weights?

04-20-2009, 11:40 PM	#82
Teleplayer Drives: 92 Bonnie SSEI - 2010 GT Soon Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Boston Posts: 268	There will probably be a future recall to replace all the calipers with a revised version. There is no other reason I can possibly think of except to change the vibration characteristics of the setup. Basically you lower the resonant frequency when you add mass. So in certain braking conditions they must squeal, squeak, chatter or "ring" badly enough to require this band-aid.

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