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newagemuscle · 09-05-2010, 09:14 AM

I asked this question in another post and was told to come here for the answere. I have an earlier 2010 Camaro. What I mean by earlier is, I have the GM quick brake fix with wheel weights stuck to my front calipers. I am going to be having Mike Golding, The Powder Coater, do my calipers in the near future. My question is this, once I do the exchange with him and get a new set of calipers back for exchange. What will happen if I put the new calipers back on without the wheel weights? I DO NOT want to reinstall those weights back on to my new powder coated calipers. What is the fix? New Pads? Can I buy the roller skates for mine through the dealer? If so, how much are they?

Thanks Guys.

SSOOCH · 09-05-2010, 09:23 AM

There is a TSB out there for squeaky brakes. Complain of this to your dealer, get the upgraded brakes, then powder coat them.

newagemuscle · 09-05-2010, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by SSOOCH

There is a TSB out there for squeaky brakes. Complain of this to your dealer, get the upgraded brakes, then powder coat them.

I know about that...the problem is, I have cross drilled rotors now and I'm sure they would blame it on that. I wonder if you can just buy that roller skate.

My 5th · 09-05-2010, 11:57 AM

My understanding is the roller skates are on the brake pads, not the caliper. So if you want the roller skates, just buy new pads.

I had my calipers powdercoated and they took the stick-on weights off. I have the Hawk ceramic pads, and didn't add any additional goop to the backs of the pads. I don't have any noise--that I can hear--from my brakes. No squealing, no growling or grinding sound. So far, it looks like the weights were totally unnecessary in my case.

newagemuscle · 09-05-2010, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by My 5th

My understanding is the roller skates are on the brake pads, not the caliper. So if you want the roller skates, just buy new pads.

I had my calipers powdercoated and they took the stick-on weights off. I have the Hawk ceramic pads, and didn't add any additional goop to the backs of the pads. I don't have any noise--that I can hear--from my brakes. No squealing, no growling or grinding sound. So far, it looks like the weights were totally unnecessary in my case.

How much were the Hawk ceramic pads?

mikepage0007 · 09-05-2010, 01:01 PM

what i would like to know..what has gm done with the 2011 calipers...did they stick with the roller skates?

Jaysin · 09-05-2010, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by mikepage0007

what i would like to know..what has gm done with the 2011 calipers...did they stick with the roller skates?

Yep, they still have the roller skates.

markmass · 09-05-2010, 01:58 PM

I had mine powder coated, and did not put the weights back on. That was a couple of thousand miles ago. I have not noticed anything different from before. I have 7000 miles now. I was expecting something different and ready to change the pads.

newagemuscle · 09-05-2010, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by markmass

I had mine powder coated, and did not put the weights back on. That was a couple of thousand miles ago. I have not noticed anything different from before. I have 7000 miles now. I was expecting something different and ready to change the pads.

Hey, can you post some pics of your calipers. I would like to see how they look in yellow. I have been going back and forth on color.

markmass · 09-05-2010, 03:10 PM

Here you go...My PC with the pics crashed!!! joy -- but I have a thread here:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=89928

Cal 20112SS · 09-05-2010, 04:04 PM

^^That looks badass mark! Nice job

newagemuscle · 09-05-2010, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by markmass

Here you go...My PC with the pics crashed!!! joy -- but I have a thread here:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=89928

Wow... looks real nice. Who did them. Is that rally yellow for the color or is it just a close match color?

Jetsco · 09-05-2010, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by My 5th

My understanding is the roller skates are on the brake pads, not the caliper. So if you want the roller skates, just buy new pads.

I had my calipers powdercoated and they took the stick-on weights off. I have the Hawk ceramic pads, and didn't add any additional goop to the backs of the pads. I don't have any noise--that I can hear--from my brakes. No squealing, no growling or grinding sound. So far, it looks like the weights were totally unnecessary in my case.

I did the exact same thing as the quote above and no problems at all. Mike did mine as well and they turned out awesome!

My 5th · 09-06-2010, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by newagemuscle

How much were the Hawk ceramic pads?

I don't remember exactly, but I think they were around $200 for the full set for all 4 wheels.

09-05-2010, 09:14 AM	#1
newagemuscle Philippians 4:13 Drives: SLP Supercharged LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Motor City - Michigan Posts: 2,902 View My Garage	If you painted or had your calipers powder coated... step inside I asked this question in another post and was told to come here for the answere. I have an earlier 2010 Camaro. What I mean by earlier is, I have the GM quick brake fix with wheel weights stuck to my front calipers. I am going to be having Mike Golding, The Powder Coater, do my calipers in the near future. My question is this, once I do the exchange with him and get a new set of calipers back for exchange. What will happen if I put the new calipers back on without the wheel weights? I DO NOT want to reinstall those weights back on to my new powder coated calipers. What is the fix? New Pads? Can I buy the roller skates for mine through the dealer? If so, how much are they? Thanks Guys. __________________

09-05-2010, 09:23 AM	#2
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,358 View My Garage	There is a TSB out there for squeaky brakes. Complain of this to your dealer, get the upgraded brakes, then powder coat them. __________________

09-05-2010, 11:57 AM	#4
My 5th Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Black on Black Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Global Citizen Posts: 1,243	My understanding is the roller skates are on the brake pads, not the caliper. So if you want the roller skates, just buy new pads. I had my calipers powdercoated and they took the stick-on weights off. I have the Hawk ceramic pads, and didn't add any additional goop to the backs of the pads. I don't have any noise--that I can hear--from my brakes. No squealing, no growling or grinding sound. So far, it looks like the weights were totally unnecessary in my case. __________________ Meh

09-05-2010, 01:01 PM	#6
mikepage0007 Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: port st lucie ,florida Posts: 4,273	what i would like to know..what has gm done with the 2011 calipers...did they stick with the roller skates? __________________

09-05-2010, 01:58 PM	#8
markmass TRI-COUNTY CAMAROS Drives: 2SS/RS Oct 2009 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Coral Springs Florida Posts: 448 View My Garage	I had mine powder coated, and did not put the weights back on. That was a couple of thousand miles ago. I have not noticed anything different from before. I have 7000 miles now. I was expecting something different and ready to change the pads. __________________ GET-TORQ custom CAM 223/243 LSA113, Full LS3 conversion, 3200 stall Multi-Disk TC from Circle-D, B&M Supercooler to cool that tranny down....1 7/8" Kooks Headers and High flowCats. MACH XL Catbacks. Eibach springs, R2C Performance CAI, powdercoated calipers, Footwell lighting in tune with dome lights, tints, ABL Lighting, ACS T3 ports and ACS Eagle T3 triple LED lighting kit. Heritage grill, Hex vents, ZL1 rockers, ZL1 Diffuser, Quad tips...the list keeps getting longer - whats next??

09-05-2010, 03:10 PM	#10
markmass TRI-COUNTY CAMAROS Drives: 2SS/RS Oct 2009 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Coral Springs Florida Posts: 448 View My Garage	Here you go...My PC with the pics crashed!!! joy -- but I have a thread here: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=89928 __________________ GET-TORQ custom CAM 223/243 LSA113, Full LS3 conversion, 3200 stall Multi-Disk TC from Circle-D, B&M Supercooler to cool that tranny down....1 7/8" Kooks Headers and High flowCats. MACH XL Catbacks. Eibach springs, R2C Performance CAI, powdercoated calipers, Footwell lighting in tune with dome lights, tints, ABL Lighting, ACS T3 ports and ACS Eagle T3 triple LED lighting kit. Heritage grill, Hex vents, ZL1 rockers, ZL1 Diffuser, Quad tips...the list keeps getting longer - whats next??

09-05-2010, 04:04 PM	#11
Cal 20112SS Drives: 2019 C7 Stingray Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 558	^^That looks badass mark! Nice job

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