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IBM/2SS/RS/LS3 · 05-20-2009, 10:48 PM

I have Brembos on my Acura and never had a problem.. Has anyone called Brembo direct to ask?????

beausbriggs · 05-21-2009, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by IBM/2SS/RS/6MT

I have Brembos on my Acura and never had a problem.. Has anyone called Brembo direct to ask?????

We know why they are there, and that Chevy has resolved it (which I believe means they are getting new calipers from Brembo that don't require the weights).

The question is, on which VIN will the corrected ones appear. My car is scheduled for production next week, and I'm curious which ones will be on her.

live2well · 05-21-2009, 12:11 PM

I think the real question should be, for those that have the weights, will GM replace the calipers, free of charge, for those that what them replaced?

fdjizm · 05-21-2009, 12:12 PM

i seen a few people post on here saying they have the brake weights but they are painted the same color as the calipers. i will look for the posts..

franknbeans · 05-21-2009, 03:37 PM

they must of just started painting them then... The ones i seen are not painted.

beausbriggs · 05-22-2009, 11:19 AM

NO WEIGHTS! From another post:

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Originally Posted by gen5-ss

That's my baby! It has been a long 7 months wait but I finally will be picking it up today! I have nothing but praise for Ron and Tommy at MacMulkin Chevrolet and would highly recommend this dealership. Will try to post more after I get a chance to drive it. The only comment I can make at this time is that I haven't seen one single picture that makes this car look as good as it is in person. Oh, yea, the Vin is 106861 and there are no weights on the brembos!

:thum bup:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23830

Rodrunner · 05-22-2009, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by beausbriggs

NO WEIGHTS! From another post:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23830

Well now, that makes no sense. VIN 8970 has them, but a much earlier VIN 6861 doesn't have them. Doesn't convince me mine won't have them.

beausbriggs · 05-24-2009, 11:48 PM

Are you sure you're looking at the front breaks on an SS?

blueforza · 05-28-2009, 05:35 AM

I just got my car on tuesday Love it but my breaks have the wieghts on them too. What should we be doing about this?

Supermans · 05-28-2009, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by blueforza

I just got my car on tuesday Love it but my breaks have the wieghts on them too. What should we be doing about this?

Apparently all you can do is keep waiting until we get confirmation that a non-weighted fix is there and then go back to the dealer so they can rma the part..

fdjizm · 05-28-2009, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Supermans

Apparently all you can do is keep waiting until we get confirmation that a non-weighted fix is there and then go back to the dealer so they can rma the part..

Hopefully you have done your research but i regret to inform you that there will be no caliper replacements for people with the brake weights, that IS THE fix. quote me on it and check back in two months.

Supermans · 05-28-2009, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by fdjizm

Hopefully you have done your research but i regret to inform you that there will be no caliper replacements for people with the brake weights, that IS THE fix. quote me on it and check back in two months.

Like I said you can rma the part from your dealer which has nothing to do with GM accepting that there is a problem.. Basically your dealer would be telling GM there is something wrong with the caliper (the weights came off and it is squealing) and GM's warranty would cover a replacement.. Ofcourse a permanent non-weighted fix would have to exist and that is why I mention in my post that we all have to wait until more people receive their Camaro's and figure out if there is a caliper without the weights that doesn't squeal.

CamaroHutch · 05-28-2009, 06:58 AM

Just picked up 10630 yesterday, and it too has the weights on the breaks. They are painted black and way back there. You can barley see them.

fdjizm · 05-28-2009, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroHutch

Just picked up 10630 yesterday, and it too has the weights on the breaks. They are painted black and way back there. You can barley see them.

There is your fix, and they are even painting them. i guess if it works it works

05-21-2009, 12:11 PM	#17
live2well Drives: 2010 VR 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Odenton, MD Posts: 688	I think the real question should be, for those that have the weights, will GM replace the calipers, free of charge, for those that what them replaced? __________________ Intelligence plus character that is the goal of true education. BrianC. :flag2: Last edited by live2well; 05-21-2009 at 04:03 PM. Reason: Because my english teacher taught me better. :-)

05-21-2009, 03:37 PM	#19
franknbeans Whipped Drives: 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh-ish - PA Posts: 4,216 View My Garage	they must of just started painting them then... The ones i seen are not painted. __________________ Car of the week 7/7/14

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05-28-2009, 05:35 AM	#23
blueforza Member Drives: RJT 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Long IsLAND, NY Posts: 119	I just got my car on tuesday Love it but my breaks have the wieghts on them too. What should we be doing about this? __________________

05-28-2009, 06:58 AM	#27
CamaroHutch Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RJT Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Indiana (Louisville Area) Posts: 357	Just picked up 10630 yesterday, and it too has the weights on the breaks. They are painted black and way back there. You can barley see them. __________________ Ordered Jan 09 2SS RS RJT Delivery?? 5/27/09 #10630 AFTERMARKET: Hurst STS Borla ATAK Catback

05-20-2009, 10:48 PM	#15
IBM/2SS/RS/LS3 NorCal Camaro➎ Member Drives: Bowties ONLY!! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Nor☆Cal Posts: 1,767 View My Garage	I have Brembos on my Acura and never had a problem.. Has anyone called Brembo direct to ask?????

05-21-2009, 12:12 PM	#18
fdjizm Account Suspended Drives: 2008 Mustang GT/CS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,429 View My Garage	i seen a few people post on here saying they have the brake weights but they are painted the same color as the calipers. i will look for the posts..

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