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jbrown13 · 04-08-2013, 09:51 AM

I have searched and emailed and can't find a definitive answer. I emailed a vendor and he said the Hawk brake pads will not eliminate the roller skates, and seemed to infer (ambiguous email) that the roller skates are not part of the pads. I've also seen a picture of GM replacement pads that definitely show the roller skates attached to the pads. Are there brake pads available for the front of the SS that will eliminate the roller skates?

Thanks,
Jeff

blazzin1 · 04-08-2013, 11:26 AM

Yes, they are available. I can't say for sure, but I think the GM pad are the ONLY ones that actually have the roller skates. I think most (if not all) aftermarket pads do not have them.

jbrown13 · 04-08-2013, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by blazzin1

Yes, they are available. I can't say for sure, but I think the GM pad are the ONLY ones that actually have the roller skates. I think most (if not all) aftermarket pads do not have them.

So the roller skates are part of the pads and not the calipers, correct?

menendez1293 · 04-08-2013, 12:51 PM

Correct they are part of the pads. The early 10s didn't have roller skates and just weights on the calipers

pnyklr · 04-08-2013, 02:55 PM

Any negative side affects by going with pads that don't have the roller skates?

-Funk

Denis · 04-09-2013, 05:23 PM

I haven't noticed anything different with pads without the skates.

CanadianSS · 04-09-2013, 05:45 PM

So I've been told by a GM mechanic that the roller skates are for vibration due to the calliper, not the pad. That's why weights were on the calipers, not the pads. I'm thankful I have the weights and did not have to deal with these when getting my new rims. Also, I still put on Hawk HPS, they are just pads. I did it for less brake dust.

The Stig · 04-09-2013, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by pnyklr

Any negative side affects by going with pads that don't have the roller skates?

-Funk

They are there to decrease vibration/noise, so one could guess that removing them would increase the amount of brake noise. But I haven't tried removing mine so this is just me thinking out loud.

ICTsccaCamaro · 04-09-2013, 08:57 PM

I cut all the roller skates off our pads before I installed them look weird to me, a little squeaky every now and again but damn it stops better now with real brakes vs the stock v6 brakes

2010SSRSM6 · 04-10-2013, 10:25 AM

I have an early '10 and just had my calipers powder coated which removed the "roller skates", added dimpled/slotted rotors and HPS pads and have zero issues with a vibration. You can feel the slots, but it's like that with any car.

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captain2slow · 02-04-2014, 10:03 PM

Good Evening all,
So I would use a model year 2010 or 2011 brembo brake pad part number to look up pads without roller skates? I want to use an 18" winter tire or a 17" if it'll fit..

04-08-2013, 09:51 AM	#1
jbrown13 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Perry, GA Posts: 553	Brake Pads w/o Roller Skates I have searched and emailed and can't find a definitive answer. I emailed a vendor and he said the Hawk brake pads will not eliminate the roller skates, and seemed to infer (ambiguous email) that the roller skates are not part of the pads. I've also seen a picture of GM replacement pads that definitely show the roller skates attached to the pads. Are there brake pads available for the front of the SS that will eliminate the roller skates? Thanks, Jeff

04-08-2013, 02:55 PM	#5
pnyklr Drives: A Gift From My Wife Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Powder Springs, GA Posts: 1,557	Any negative side affects by going with pads that don't have the roller skates? -Funk __________________ 2012 Convert 2SS/RS SW/IO LS3 - Build #1081 07/21/2011 - (3800) Order produced and vehicle is being prepared for shipping. 08/09/2011 - (4200) Shipped (vehicle is shipped to the dealer or interim point of delivery). 08/16/2011 - (5000) Vehicle has been delivered to dealer. 08/19/2011 - In my possession.

04-09-2013, 05:23 PM	#6
Denis Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Yorktown Heights, NY Posts: 7,695 View My Garage	I haven't noticed anything different with pads without the skates. __________________

04-09-2013, 05:45 PM	#7
CanadianSS Blue Streak Drives: 2010 SIM 2SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta Posts: 809	So I've been told by a GM mechanic that the roller skates are for vibration due to the calliper, not the pad. That's why weights were on the calipers, not the pads. I'm thankful I have the weights and did not have to deal with these when getting my new rims. Also, I still put on Hawk HPS, they are just pads. I did it for less brake dust. __________________ 2010 CAMARO 2SS SLP TVS2300 3.4 pulley, 9PSI Custom Tune, ZL1 FP, ADM FPCM, ID 850's, tr7ix plugs, CAI intake, KOOKS 1 7/8 & HFC, Magnaflow Comp catback, Pedders Xa coilovers & sway bars & sub frame bushings Mpd1 Z hood & spoiler, Vertical doors, Hurst short shifter, R1 dimpled/slotted rotors, SS brake lines, Hawk HPS Pads, Niche Apex & Nitto Invo front:20X10-275, rear:20X10.5-315, GM GFX & Satin gas cap, RS projectors, T3 bumper ports, T4 splitter, Alpine INE-W927HD, Metro dash kit

04-10-2013, 10:25 AM	#10
2010SSRSM6 Drives: My wife crazy with my C5 usage. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 6,553 View My Garage	I have an early '10 and just had my calipers powder coated which removed the "roller skates", added dimpled/slotted rotors and HPS pads and have zero issues with a vibration. You can feel the slots, but it's like that with any car. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ UNDER CONSTRUCTION......again......

04-08-2013, 11:26 AM	#2
blazzin1 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS R6P Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St. Cloud, FL Posts: 4,845 View My Garage	Yes, they are available. I can't say for sure, but I think the GM pad are the ONLY ones that actually have the roller skates. I think most (if not all) aftermarket pads do not have them.

04-08-2013, 12:51 PM	#4
menendez1293 Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 9,686 View My Garage	Correct they are part of the pads. The early 10s didn't have roller skates and just weights on the calipers

04-09-2013, 08:57 PM	#9
ICTsccaCamaro Account Suspended Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 1,585	I cut all the roller skates off our pads before I installed them look weird to me, a little squeaky every now and again but damn it stops better now with real brakes vs the stock v6 brakes

02-04-2014, 10:03 PM	#11
captain2slow Drives: '14 2SS Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: West Central Missouri Posts: 19	Good Evening all, So I would use a model year 2010 or 2011 brembo brake pad part number to look up pads without roller skates? I want to use an 18" winter tire or a 17" if it'll fit..