NEW type of Camaro SS Caliper Brake Noise Dampener "Weights" implemented - Page 2 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

PAS MSCL · 12-30-2009, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by bolteon593

ever heard of harmonics?

So, they aren't weights they are Harmonic Dampeners. That could make sense do to the fixed differential. Thanks

Tran · 12-30-2009, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PAS MSCL

So, they aren't weights they are Harmonic Dampeners. That could make sense do to the fixed differential. Thanks

They were never "weights", but only called that because they resembled wheel balancing weights. They have always been there to provide harmonic dampening.

Captain Awesome · 12-30-2009, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Tran

They were never "weights", but only called that because they resembled wheel balancing weights. They have always been there to provide harmonic dampening.

That sounds like something Mr. Spock would say.

PAS MSCL · 12-30-2009, 07:46 PM

Thanks Tran, this is why I like Camaro5 so well, you learn something new every day.

herkman · 12-30-2009, 07:49 PM

Yea.......... I think I'll keep my stick ons!

Tran · 12-30-2009, 07:52 PM

FYI, for those who are newer to the community, here was GM's explanation for the original brake weights:

Some early Camaro customers noticed that there are weights on the Camaro SS calipers. With high-performance vehicles like the Camaro SS, minor brake noise is not uncommon. The weights act as a damper to reduce noise in certain driving conditions. This was done after careful evaluation and validation by our engineering team. These weights will only be added to early builds of the Camaro SS.

PAS MSCL · 12-30-2009, 08:06 PM

Looks as though GM has expanded there "Evaluation and Validation" and redesigned the newer parts. It would seem to me to be a good idea and would diminish the oscillations up and down each axle half. Might lesson the wear on the CV's as well. I want some!

Nxtr · 12-30-2009, 08:10 PM

So for those of us with the hodge podge stick on (Harmonic balancers) are we getting retrofitted, or just ride with what we have?

They may look fugly to some, to me its a whole lot better than the large chunk of black painted lead that look like wheel weights.

V/R,
Nick

*The_Blur* · 12-30-2009, 08:15 PM

Breaking down the 2010 Camaro is going to take at least thirds. The 2010 1/3 Camaro features brake weights. The 2010 Camaro 3/3 features roller skates. We've had a very interesting model year in braking.

ibznu2010 · 12-30-2009, 08:23 PM

should be a recall. my brakes squel from the beginning and now at 8800 miles. vin 12550. WTF Have had 6 camaros in the past and none like this performance & style but come on GM lets get some results here on noisey brakes. My old camaros did not have this problem.

*The_Blur* · 12-30-2009, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ibznu2010

should be a recall. my brakes squel from the beginning and now at 8800 miles. vin 12550. WTF

Go see your dealer.

This is why we have warranties.

jacques · 12-30-2009, 08:30 PM

Does anyone know how far above the caliper these weights extend?

khislop007 · 12-30-2009, 08:39 PM

WTF. Those are hideous! I guess people with those won't be able to run 19" or 18" wheels.

Waco · 12-30-2009, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by khislop007

WTF. Those are hideous! I guess people with those won't be able to run 19" or 18" wheels.

Aren't the stock wheels 19 inches?

12-30-2009, 07:49 PM	#19
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12-30-2009, 07:52 PM	#20
Tran Administrator Drives: 2010 Camaro of course.... Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NE baby Posts: 5,616 View My Garage	FYI, for those who are newer to the community, here was GM's explanation for the original brake weights: Some early Camaro customers noticed that there are weights on the Camaro SS calipers. With high-performance vehicles like the Camaro SS, minor brake noise is not uncommon. The weights act as a damper to reduce noise in certain driving conditions. This was done after careful evaluation and validation by our engineering team. These weights will only be added to early builds of the Camaro SS. __________________ FACEBOOK

12-30-2009, 08:10 PM	#22
Nxtr Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: H-burg, Mississippi Posts: 60	So for those of us with the hodge podge stick on (Harmonic balancers) are we getting retrofitted, or just ride with what we have? They may look fugly to some, to me its a whole lot better than the large chunk of black painted lead that look like wheel weights. V/R, Nick __________________ 2SS/RS, LS3, 6M, SIM on IO... Mods, none yet...

12-30-2009, 08:15 PM	#23
The_Blur Moderator Drives: 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14,769	Breaking down the 2010 Camaro is going to take at least thirds. The 2010 1/3 Camaro features brake weights. The 2010 Camaro 3/3 features roller skates. We've had a very interesting model year in braking. __________________ RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet// Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban

12-30-2009, 08:23 PM	#24
ibznu2010 Drives: 2010 blk 2SS RS polished wheel Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sylvester Georgia Posts: 158	brakes should be a recall. my brakes squel from the beginning and now at 8800 miles. vin 12550. WTF Have had 6 camaros in the past and none like this performance & style but come on GM lets get some results here on noisey brakes. My old camaros did not have this problem.

12-30-2009, 07:46 PM	#18
PAS MSCL Drives: 69'Camaro SS,69'Nova Drag Car Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 29	Thanks Tran, this is why I like Camaro5 so well, you learn something new every day.

12-30-2009, 08:06 PM	#21
PAS MSCL Drives: 69'Camaro SS,69'Nova Drag Car Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 29	Looks as though GM has expanded there "Evaluation and Validation" and redesigned the newer parts. It would seem to me to be a good idea and would diminish the oscillations up and down each axle half. Might lesson the wear on the CV's as well. I want some!

12-30-2009, 08:30 PM	#26
jacques Drives: Summit White 2SS RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Montgomery County Posts: 122	Does anyone know how far above the caliper these weights extend?

12-30-2009, 08:39 PM	#27
khislop007 ZEUSS Drives: Hard! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cayman Islands Posts: 2,567 View My Garage	WTF. Those are hideous! I guess people with those won't be able to run 19" or 18" wheels. __________________

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