What's the final word on Brembo issue? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

SSOOCH · 07-01-2009, 01:49 PM

My VIN#16429 still has the weights on the brakes. I thought they would have fixed this by now? Anybody in the higher VINS not have the weights?

The Riz · 07-01-2009, 01:58 PM

I couldn't find them on mine (#17348) I'm guessing I'm just not looking in the right place. I'll have to check again if they were still on the 16,000's.

UCF w00t · 07-01-2009, 02:02 PM

I think they're here to stay. Are yours painted? If it's "fixed" it will probably be with an equivalent weight molded specifically for the job.

The Riz · 07-02-2009, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Riz

I couldn't find them on mine (#17348) I'm guessing I'm just not looking in the right place. I'll have to check again if they were still on the 16,000's.

Okay, I looked closer last night and I found them. They are higher up on the brakes than I expected. So, false alarm on them not being there on higher VIN's.

Steve1968LS2 · 07-02-2009, 06:07 PM

Every Camaro we've gotten has had the weights... the only way to get rid of them would be to re-design the calipers.

They are there to address an unwanted harmonic. By changing the mass of the caliper it solves the problem.. well at least it moves it out of range. lol

Rodrunner · 07-02-2009, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve1968LS2

Every Camaro we've gotten has had the weights... the only way to get rid of them would be to re-design the calipers.
They are there to address an unwanted harmonic. By changing the mass of the caliper it solves the problem.. well at least it moves it out of range. lol

Everything you say is true, but obviously the addition of the wheel weights was a last minute quick fix, as John Fitzpatrick indicated, and those with the weights should have the option of having the redesigned calipers installed ASAP.

Steve1968LS2 · 07-03-2009, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rodrunner

Everything you say is true, but obviously the addition of the wheel weights was a last minute quick fix, as John Fitzpatrick indicated, and those with the weights should have the option of having the redesigned calipers installed ASAP.

Good luck with that.. lol

There's nothing wrong with having weights on the calipers... it doesn't make them work better or worse.. it's not unsafe.. they only look stupid.

I doubt GM will spend millions recalling all the calipers just so people don't have to look at weights.

However.. I would think that, given the harsh conditions of heat and vibration, that the glue will eventually fail and the weight will come off.. then again, maybe not.

JDBeck23 · 07-03-2009, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve1968LS2

Good luck with that.. lol

There's nothing wrong with having weights on the calipers... it doesn't make them work better or worse.. it's not unsafe.. they only look stupid.

I doubt GM will spend millions recalling all the calipers just so people don't have to look at weights.

However.. I would think that, given the harsh conditions of heat and vibration, that the glue will eventually fail and the weight will come off.. then again, maybe not.

+1... as much as I'd like to have a set of brakes with not weights... I doubt they'll go for it... them suckers aint cheap!

Hylton · 07-03-2009, 10:04 AM

The newer design calipers will not be making their debut until the late fall. Just buy the new one's when they come out if you can't stand the site of the weights.

gen5fan · 07-03-2009, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hylton

Just buy the new one's when they come out if you can't stand the site of the weights.

You're joking....right ????
This is an apparent design flaw so GM or Brembo should be making the correction FREE OF CHARGE !!!

Hylton · 07-03-2009, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gen5fan

You're joking....right ????
This is an apparent design flaw so GM or Brembo should be making the correction FREE OF CHARGE !!!

The only flaw is that it doesn't look nice. The calipers do exactly what they are supposed to do.

gen5fan · 07-03-2009, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hylton

The only flaw is that it doesn't look nice. The calipers do exactly what they are supposed to do.

What's next....hold the taillamps on with duct tape ???
"They'll still do what they're supposed to do", but it doesn't look nice.

Steve1968LS2 · 07-03-2009, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gen5fan

You're joking....right ????
This is an apparent design flaw so GM or Brembo should be making the correction FREE OF CHARGE !!!

Why?

They work great.. they are perfect functional.

They are only there to elimante some sort of noise. Heck, you could most likely remove then and never hear the noise. They are pretty picky about the sort of stuff.

You might as well argue that they should give you new wheels since it's obvious the stock one are flawed since they need so many weights.

Steve1968LS2 · 07-03-2009, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gen5fan

What's next....hold the taillamps on with duct tape ???
"They'll still do what they're supposed to do", but it doesn't look nice.

Don't you think you're being just a bit dramatic? I don't think a couple of weights on a caliper compares to duct taping on an exhaust system.

07-02-2009, 06:07 PM	#5
Steve1968LS2 Drives: 1968 LS2 powered - Bad Penny Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Anaheim Hills, CA Posts: 235	Every Camaro we've gotten has had the weights... the only way to get rid of them would be to re-design the calipers. They are there to address an unwanted harmonic. By changing the mass of the caliper it solves the problem.. well at least it moves it out of range. lol __________________ Tech Editor for Camaro Performers Magazine 1968 Camaro - 461 RHS LS 700hp, various stuff, called Bad Penny 1968 Camaro - In progress, called Track Rat 2010 Camaro - DSE Suspension, Baer 6S Brakes, Boze Wheels, Nitto NT05 Tires, JBA Exhaust and long tubes, Magnacharger TVS, 660rwhp Forged Eagle 416 LS3 short block, ADM fuel system, Lingenfelter GT-9 cam, G-Force axles, Anvil and Seibon CF parts, Centerforce Dual-Disc Clutch www.fquick.com/steve1968ls2

07-03-2009, 10:04 AM	#9
Hylton Drives: fanboys and ass kissers crazy. Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 7,280	The newer design calipers will not be making their debut until the late fall. Just buy the new one's when they come out if you can't stand the site of the weights. __________________ "BBOMG - More than just a car show.... It's an experience!"

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Reverse Mohawk = T-tops in developemnt?	jhitson	5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions	77	02-14-2010 11:16 PM
Im racing my camaro vs a mustang....	TonytheTiger	4th Generation Camaros	132	01-17-2009 02:00 PM
Good Woork.	headpunter	5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions	23	01-12-2009 01:25 AM
Deadline passes without word on critical GMAC vote	camaro5	General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion	0	12-29-2008 01:01 PM
A word about pics - past/present/future...	fbodfather	Camaro Photos \| Spyshots \| Video \| Media Gallery	43	04-01-2008 01:34 PM

07-01-2009, 01:49 PM	#1
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,358 View My Garage	What's the final word on Brembo issue? My VIN#16429 still has the weights on the brakes. I thought they would have fixed this by now? Anybody in the higher VINS not have the weights? __________________

07-01-2009, 01:58 PM	#2
The Riz Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Springfield, IL Posts: 51	I couldn't find them on mine (#17348) I'm guessing I'm just not looking in the right place. I'll have to check again if they were still on the 16,000's.

07-01-2009, 02:02 PM	#3
UCF w00t Geek Drives: IOM 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orlando Posts: 4,452	I think they're here to stay. Are yours painted? If it's "fixed" it will probably be with an equivalent weight molded specifically for the job.