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Blue Joe · 05-24-2009, 05:49 PM

I saw 7605 had brake weights.

MerF · 05-24-2009, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by z06invb

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.

Vash · 05-24-2009, 05:51 PM

Brake forum.... too toxic for general discussion.

A Kitten dies everytime one of those wheel weights falls off. (joke... relax no kittens harmed in that unscientific experiment).

m0ore4ustin391 · 05-24-2009, 05:53 PM

Glued on? WTF? So what happens when they heat up and they become unglued and your flying down the highway at 80mph?

Blownhotrodder · 05-24-2009, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by z06invb

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.

ThreeNineNine · 05-24-2009, 05:57 PM

I just took a look at my brakes and didn't see them (although my garage is pretty dark. I'll go take a pic with the flash from the camera and see what I find.

VIN: 7522
Model: 1LT RS

MerF · 05-24-2009, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThreeNineNine

I just took a look at my brakes and didn't see them (although my garage is pretty dark. I'll go take a pic with the flash from the camera and see what I find.

VIN: 7522
Model: 1LT RS

I believe it's an SS thing, so you may not have the problem.

PQ · 05-24-2009, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MerF

I believe it's an SS thing, so you may not have the problem.

This is correct.

Xmicro_SS · 05-24-2009, 06:05 PM

This is a BREMBRO ISSUE, the GM brakes do not have the issue.

ThreeNineNine · 05-24-2009, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MerF

I believe it's an SS thing, so you may not have the problem.

Thought it might be.

edog · 05-24-2009, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by chevyridinghigh

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

My car is 8204, and it has the weights on the calipers in the front.

MyNewSolstice · 05-24-2009, 08:37 PM

Micro it is a brembo issue but due to the car itself so to say it is not a GM issue is kinda misleading...I have heard it is to reduce brake chatter...The feel you get if you brake hard on smooth pavement but it feels like you are on gravel..(Best example I can think of)

davidj · 05-24-2009, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by m0ore4ustin391

Glued on? WTF? So what happens when they heat up and they become unglued and your flying down the highway at 80mph?

What happens is the guy behind you gets a windshield full of lead.

Riderover40 · 05-24-2009, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by davidj

What happens is the guy behind you gets a windshield full of lead.

Does the term "Squeal Like a pig" mean anything !!

05-24-2009, 05:57 PM	#524
ThreeNineNine 2G1FB1EV6A9107522 Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 35	I just took a look at my brakes and didn't see them (although my garage is pretty dark. I'll go take a pic with the flash from the camera and see what I find. VIN: 7522 Model: 1LT RS __________________ My dealer is an idiot. Last edited by ThreeNineNine; 05-24-2009 at 06:07 PM.

05-24-2009, 06:05 PM	#527
Xmicro_SS Thank You GM Drives: Sky Redline & Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,876	This is a BREMBRO ISSUE, the GM brakes do not have the issue. __________________ 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

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MyNewSolstice Drives: 06 Solstice Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 349 View My Garage	Micro it is a brembo issue but due to the car itself so to say it is not a GM issue is kinda misleading...I have heard it is to reduce brake chatter...The feel you get if you brake hard on smooth pavement but it feels like you are on gravel..(Best example I can think of)