Wheel weights on my Camaro's calipers - Page 18 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Rogue Leader · 04-22-2009, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ2010

This might get deleted to...I don't know???
I got enough sense to tell you that between the heat,cold,brake dust,and dirt these over time will come off and damage either the car,wheels or the brake system.This fix is like trying to wrap tape around a leaking pipe or using a piece of copper pipe in place of a fuse.The bottom line is it will not work.These weights fly off of wheels all the time and never get as hot as they will get on a brake system.These weights are not designed to be used for this and will not work.DELETE........

And how do you know that

A) they are wheel weights and not some other type of weight specifically desigend for this (see 2nd picture where its clearly shown they are differently shaped)

and

B) that they didnt see the obvious (regular glue wont hold) and attached said weights with some sort of high temp compound that WONT let them fly off.

Since when did this whole place get a mechanical engineering degree? If it was unsafe or would fall apart they wouldn't have released it, they KNOW they are under the microscope.

Supermans · 04-22-2009, 01:53 PM

I know how GM can end all worries about this issue. Just come on here and tell us that the glue used to hold these lead weights to the wheel are is the same glue that holds the heat tiles on the space shuttle together..

Even if its not true, there is no way we could test this theory out unless we strap the Camaro to a rocket and send it to space..

PQ · 04-22-2009, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supermans

I know how GM can end all worries about this issue. Just come on here and tell us that the glue used to hold these lead weights to the wheel are is the same glue that holds the heat tiles on the space shuttle together..

Even if its not true, there is no way we could test this theory out unless we strap the Camaro to a rocket and send it to space..

..................

THAT was funny.

beekay70 · 04-22-2009, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Supermans

Looking at how many small weights are being glued on, a larger solid piece of lead is probably too heavy to simply glue on so this would not work.. Welding one solid piece on is an alternative but would take longer to implement at the factory.

Weld lead? I think not.

kdbolt70 · 04-22-2009, 02:04 PM

Working on getting a GM employee to comment, if only to calm the sh*tstorm down on jalopnik

PQ · 04-22-2009, 02:06 PM

Clamp it on or screw it on?

Pushing_Tin · 04-22-2009, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rogue Leader

And how do you know that

A) they are wheel weights and not some other type of weight specifically desigend for this (see 2nd picture where its clearly shown they are differently shaped)

and

B) that they didnt see the obvious (regular glue wont hold) and attached said weights with some sort of high temp compound that WONT let them fly off.

Since when did this whole place get a mechanical engineering degree? If it was unsafe or would fall apart they wouldn't have released it, they KNOW they are under the microscope.

What other production cars employ such methods? I'm not a car expert, but I have never seen this on any other car in my entire life.

PQ · 04-22-2009, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pushing_Tin

What other production cars employ such methods? I'm not a car expert, but I have never seen this on any other car in my entire life.

This is a revolutionary car. It uses revolutionary methods.

lakersftbl69 · 04-22-2009, 02:18 PM

hey guys i just got back from my chevy dealer and i wanted to make sure i checked for these weights on it i didnt see them. maybe because its a v6?

aldaran · 04-22-2009, 02:21 PM

So much drama for something so small. It's there for a reason and I've never had any part of my Camaros (1988 and 2000) just fall off.

CamaroSkooter · 04-22-2009, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rogue Leader

And how do you know that

A) they are wheel weights and not some other type of weight specifically desigend for this (see 2nd picture where its clearly shown they are differently shaped)

and

B) that they didnt see the obvious (regular glue wont hold) and attached said weights with some sort of high temp compound that WONT let them fly off.

Since when did this whole place get a mechanical engineering degree? If it was unsafe or would fall apart they wouldn't have released it, they KNOW they are under the microscope.

I'm not a mechanical engineer, but I am a civil engineer, does that count?

PewterPhil · 04-22-2009, 02:28 PM

So I got the chance to check out a CTF car a couple of weeks ago. Here is a pic of one of the wheels. Don't see any weights on this caliper but the wheel weights are right there.
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Here is a zoom in of the caliper area. I know the wheel is kinda in the way but I dont believe there are any weights onthis caliper.
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garagelogic · 04-22-2009, 02:37 PM

Wow, so many posts about such a small thing.

For the record, my GT500 has similar, if not the same, 4-piston Brembo brakes as the Camaro and I have no "weights" on my calipers. I've also had no vibration or squeal at any point during the 23K miles I've driven the car.

I sure hope the answer is a good one. The last thing GM needs is a bunch of bad press about the Camaro for whatever reason.

Tran · 04-22-2009, 02:41 PM

Sorry to keep removing posts, but this is a technical forum, so please keep the discussions technical in nature so members can easily check up on this thread for answers. I understand and share in the frustration of not yet having a definitive answer on this, but let's please keep the color commentary out of here. Thanks.

04-22-2009, 01:53 PM	#240
Supermans Camaro & Stang Enthusiast Drives: 2011 Mustang 5.0 in Kona Blue Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 4,752 View My Garage	I know how GM can end all worries about this issue. Just come on here and tell us that the glue used to hold these lead weights to the wheel are is the same glue that holds the heat tiles on the space shuttle together.. Even if its not true, there is no way we could test this theory out unless we strap the Camaro to a rocket and send it to space.. __________________ Bought my Camaro from Eric Hall(817) 421-7266

04-22-2009, 02:04 PM	#243
kdbolt70 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Haslett, Mi Posts: 1,287 View My Garage	Working on getting a GM employee to comment, if only to calm the shtstorm down on jalopnik __________________ 2SS/RS Victory Red M6 w/ Black Rallys #3305* Muffler Delete, Lloyd "SS" Floormats, K&N Aircharger, Skip Shift Eliminator, Blacked Bowties

04-22-2009, 02:06 PM	#244
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	Clamp it on or screw it on? __________________

04-22-2009, 02:28 PM	#250
PewterPhil Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lakeland, TN Posts: 159	So I got the chance to check out a CTF car a couple of weeks ago. Here is a pic of one of the wheels. Don't see any weights on this caliper but the wheel weights are right there. Here is a zoom in of the caliper area. I know the wheel is kinda in the way but I dont believe there are any weights onthis caliper. __________________ VIN = 2G1FK1EJ4A9112201 1100 = Preliminary Order: 3/21/2009 2000 = Accepted By GM: 3/27/2009 3000 = Accepted By Production Control: 3/28/2009 3300 = Scheduled For Production: 5/9/2009 3400 = Broadcast:5/13/2009 3800 = Produced: 5/22/2009 4150 = Invoiced: 5/25/2009 4200 = Shipped: 5/25/2009 5000 = Delivered To Dealer: 6/9/2009 Ordered: Victory red, black stripes, RS/SS auto, sunroof, painted engine cover.

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04-22-2009, 02:37 PM	#251
garagelogic Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Shelby GT500 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,686 View My Garage	Wow, so many posts about such a small thing. For the record, my GT500 has similar, if not the same, 4-piston Brembo brakes as the Camaro and I have no "weights" on my calipers. I've also had no vibration or squeal at any point during the 23K miles I've driven the car. I sure hope the answer is a good one. The last thing GM needs is a bunch of bad press about the Camaro for whatever reason.

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