[Brakes] Wheel weights on the calipers
04-21-2009, 06:55 AM
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Ah...unless they are only being stored there...to be used on the wheel later when needed? Kind of a thin explanation, but the only one I can think of now.
When I had custom wheels made on my 2002 Camaro, I carried a spare set of wheel weights in the glove box.
When I had custom wheels made on my 2002 Camaro, I carried a spare set of wheel weights in the glove box.
04-22-2009, 09:12 PM
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I mean seriously, wheel weights stuck on brembo brakes inside of wide open spoke 20" rims doesn't strike you in the least bit as hilarious and pathetic and weird? It's almost art in its ability to evoke so many emotions.
Perhaps that explains it. They are there as a new type of entertainment / viral marketing. No such thing as bad publicity after all right?
04-22-2009, 09:25 PM
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Man, I can't believe people are making a huge deal out of this. It is one of those minor things that probably doesn't mean anything. There a lot that goes into building a car, and sometimes things happen with one intention but makes no sense to the consumer.
I am sure there is a very very simple and reasonable explanation. I am not going to even worry about it until there is actually something to worry about. I mean...honestly...if factually there is no reason for them to be there, just remove them.
I am sure there is a very very simple and reasonable explanation. I am not going to even worry about it until there is actually something to worry about. I mean...honestly...if factually there is no reason for them to be there, just remove them.
04-23-2009, 08:53 AM
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04-23-2009, 08:57 AM
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Man, I can't believe people are making a huge deal out of this. It is one of those minor things that probably doesn't mean anything. There a lot that goes into building a car, and sometimes things happen with one intention but makes no sense to the consumer.
I am sure there is a very very simple and reasonable explanation. I am not going to even worry about it until there is actually something to worry about. I mean...honestly...if factually there is no reason for them to be there, just remove them.
I am sure there is a very very simple and reasonable explanation. I am not going to even worry about it until there is actually something to worry about. I mean...honestly...if factually there is no reason for them to be there, just remove them.
No big surprise, people are stupid - and they get all worked up over non-issues all the time.
The most plausible story I've seen so far is that some squealing had been noticed (presumably on the CTF cars) and this quick fix solved it. The final aspect being that Brembo is supplying revised calipers now.
If anything, people should be applauding GM's attention to detail (and this is a most minor detail), instead of getting their panties in a bunch over nothing.
04-23-2009, 01:42 PM
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Okay, here's the official statement on this from John Fitzpatrick:
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.
04-23-2009, 02:03 PM
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04-23-2009, 02:09 PM
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only early models..... so its a bandaid?
Like the front lower control arm mounts when the first trail blazers came out.... and they were busted off the delivery truck?
wonder what else got bandaided.... they only had 7 years to develop it.
so its a bandaid?Like the front lower control arm mounts when the first trail blazers came out.... and they were busted off the delivery truck?
wonder what else got bandaided.... they only had 7 years to develop it.