Wheel weights on my Camaro's calipers - Page 37 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

liquidfire350 · 05-13-2009, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hylton

Not on CanadianCamaro's car. He got his last week but not sure what VIN # his is.

5767 i think

3 SS's · 05-13-2009, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hylton

Not on CanadianCamaro's car. He got his last week but not sure what VIN # his is.

Quote:

Originally Posted by liquidfire350

5767 i think

Let's hope it's a done deal !!

george · 05-14-2009, 09:29 PM

Here is an interesting reply from BREMBO in regards to the weights:

Reply from Jack Gerkin at Brembo Brakes

Not sure, but it’s my understanding that all future cars will not have the weights on them. Enjoy your vehicle. From what I’ve read it’s a gas.

From: Jack Gerken <Jack@Gerken.org>
Subject: Re: Brembo Calipers with weights

George,

We are very aware of the situation but are forwarding people to GM’s web site who prefer to answer the question for you.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19161

Jack Gerken
Public Relations Consultant
Brembo North America

714-965-3037 (Office)
714-965-2338 (Fax)
714-436-9900 (Cell)
Jack@Gerken.org

3 SS's · 05-17-2009, 06:21 PM

8970 appears to have them.. :(
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...t=23000&page=3

82RS2010SS · 05-17-2009, 07:15 PM

Is he saying the problem is fixed, or Brembo wont be the brakes on future cars.

*CamaroSpike23* · 05-17-2009, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 82RS2010SS

Is he saying the problem is fixed, or Brembo wont be the brakes on future cars.

the problem has been identified and a fix is in the works. Brembos will still be the stock brakes on the v-8s. some of the early cars off the line will continue to have them, but there should be a replacement sent out to have calipers w/o the weights.

Rodrunner · 05-18-2009, 06:59 PM

Awesome sig, Spike.......and you'll never know what hit ya buddy! BTW, thought I saw G. Norris the other day, but it was just a delusion.

I'm hopin' for that redesigned caliper on my car, but I think the chances are slim; it's too soon.

chevyridinghigh · 05-24-2009, 05:39 PM

I don't know if this has been brought up or not, or if the problem has been fixed. Apparently, due to an engineering goof by GM, the Camaro brake Calipers have required layers of lead weights glued on to balance them and avoid squeaking. For those of you with your Camaros already delivered, can you confirm this? Has the problem been solved? WTF

MerF · 05-24-2009, 05:40 PM

The first batch of cars had the weights on them so it has been well documented here. I believe the fix has been implemented already, but I'm only basing that off the fact that noone who's taken delivery lately has mentioned that they have the weights.

Miketebo22 · 05-24-2009, 05:42 PM

This has been known to the forum for quite some time now...about 2-3 months

chevyridinghigh · 05-24-2009, 05:46 PM

Can anyone verify that they don't have layers of lead crap on their calipers???

Xmicro_SS · 05-24-2009, 05:46 PM

Where in Westchester are you?.......I am in Yorktown.

This has been posted in a few threads. It is a bad engineering job by Brembro, that GM had to compensate for. I was told by a GM Engineer (to remain nameless), that Brembro is reworking the Front Calipers for future models. First model year will be stuck with the weights. I personally did not want to wait for my Camaro, so I plan on swapping out the front Calipers when they release them on the next model, at my own cost if necessary. It was either that or do not offer these calipers, since they still work the same with the weights they went this route to get the cars built.

z06invb · 05-24-2009, 05:47 PM

if you have them you better save them. 30 years from now when being judged for restoration you will get hit if you dont have the " correct " lead weights on your calibers.

chevyridinghigh · 05-24-2009, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xmicro_SS

Where in Westchester are you?.......I am in Yorktown.

This has been posted in a few threads. It is a bad engineering job by Brembro, that GM had to compensate for. I was told by a GM Engineer (to remain nameless), that Brembro is reworking the Front Calipers for future models. First model year will be stuck with the weights. I personally did not want to wait for my Camaro, so I plan on swapping out the front Calipers when they release them on the next model, at my own cost if necessary. It was either that or do not offer these calipers, since they still work the same with the weights they went this route to get the cars built.

I'm in Eastchester.

Hopefully they figured out a way to discretely put the lead weights on. Maybe with a weighted nut or something, as opposed to this crap.

05-14-2009, 09:29 PM	#507
george ZL1 Driver Drives: Camaro ZL1 & BMW M3/E92 Join Date: May 2009 Location: PA Posts: 529	Reply from Brembo Here is an interesting reply from BREMBO in regards to the weights: Reply from Jack Gerkin at Brembo Brakes Not sure, but it’s my understanding that all future cars will not have the weights on them. Enjoy your vehicle. From what I’ve read it’s a gas. From: Jack Gerken <Jack@Gerken.org> Subject: Re: Brembo Calipers with weights George, We are very aware of the situation but are forwarding people to GM’s web site who prefer to answer the question for you. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19161 Jack Gerken Public Relations Consultant Brembo North America 714-965-3037 (Office) 714-965-2338 (Fax) 714-436-9900 (Cell) Jack@Gerken.org

05-18-2009, 06:59 PM	#511
Rodrunner Senior Member Drives: 2010 SS/RS, '06 350Z Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: So. Maryland Posts: 2,326	Awesome sig, Spike.......and you'll never know what hit ya buddy! BTW, thought I saw G. Norris the other day, but it was just a delusion. I'm hopin' for that redesigned caliper on my car, but I think the chances are slim; it's too soon. __________________ 2SS/RS - Black/Black - CGM Rally Stripes - Auto - VIN 10171

05-24-2009, 05:39 PM	#512
chevyridinghigh The Bowtie Is Back Drives: 2010 Silver Camaro SS/RS -Blk Int. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Westchester County, NY Posts: 655	Camaro lead brake weights I don't know if this has been brought up or not, or if the problem has been fixed. Apparently, due to an engineering goof by GM, the Camaro brake Calipers have required layers of lead weights glued on to balance them and avoid squeaking. For those of you with your Camaros already delivered, can you confirm this? Has the problem been solved? WTF __________________ 2SS RS SIM M6 with Polish Silver wheels

05-24-2009, 05:42 PM	#514
Miketebo22 Iceman Drives: SOLD #20,908 SS waiting for ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Rapid City SD Posts: 557	This has been known to the forum for quite some time now...about 2-3 months __________________ 2G1FT1EW8A9120908

05-24-2009, 05:46 PM	#515
chevyridinghigh The Bowtie Is Back Drives: 2010 Silver Camaro SS/RS -Blk Int. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Westchester County, NY Posts: 655	Can anyone verify that they don't have layers of lead crap on their calipers??? __________________ 2SS RS SIM M6 with Polish Silver wheels

05-17-2009, 06:21 PM	#508
3 SS's Drives: Chevelle SS's Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: outta my mind Posts: 3,034 View My Garage	8970 appears to have them.. :( http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...t=23000&page=3

05-17-2009, 07:15 PM	#509
82RS2010SS Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: oshawa Posts: 27	Is he saying the problem is fixed, or Brembo wont be the brakes on future cars.

05-24-2009, 05:40 PM	#513
MerF Go Rays! Drives: 03 Trailblazer Join Date: May 2007 Location: St Pete, Florida Posts: 2,532	The first batch of cars had the weights on them so it has been well documented here. I believe the fix has been implemented already, but I'm only basing that off the fact that noone who's taken delivery lately has mentioned that they have the weights.

05-24-2009, 05:46 PM	#516
Xmicro_SS Thank You GM Drives: Sky Redline & Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,876	Where in Westchester are you?.......I am in Yorktown. This has been posted in a few threads. It is a bad engineering job by Brembro, that GM had to compensate for. I was told by a GM Engineer (to remain nameless), that Brembro is reworking the Front Calipers for future models. First model year will be stuck with the weights. I personally did not want to wait for my Camaro, so I plan on swapping out the front Calipers when they release them on the next model, at my own cost if necessary. It was either that or do not offer these calipers, since they still work the same with the weights they went this route to get the cars built. __________________ ITS HERE! : 2010 Camaro 2SS / 6 Speed Manual (No other way) / Silver Ice Metallic / Inferno Orange Interior Accent / RS Package / Polished Wheels / SOLO MACH X CAT BACK

05-24-2009, 05:47 PM	#517
z06invb Drives: 2001 Chevy Corvette Z06 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 135	if you have them you better save them. 30 years from now when being judged for restoration you will get hit if you dont have the " correct " lead weights on your calibers.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Question: Cars only driven by one wheel?	JMROD	General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion	17	08-29-2010 05:04 PM
I need Camaros for an up coming event	Jim Injun Ear	USA - Southcentral	8	03-05-2010 06:07 PM
2SS Silver Ice Metallic at ATL Car SHow	Cmurf_SS	Camaro Photos \| Spyshots \| Video \| Media Gallery	40	11-09-2009 10:38 PM
Saw 2 Camaros today...	Cyberfan	5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions	2	03-14-2009 07:43 PM
Current wheel & design,just an observation	nitrokid	Wheels and Tires Talk Sponsored by The Tire Rack	5	07-25-2008 01:33 PM