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afabry10 · 02-13-2016, 06:39 PM

Hey guys,

When I bought my camaro a few months ago i noticed that the front calipers have sticky weights on them. I've researched and even called the dealer I got it from and got nothing.

Can anyone tell me why these would be there?

Would that extra weight also contribute to noisy pads? They're 6 months old and squeal like a new born pig.

Any help would be appreciated!

olblue75 · 02-13-2016, 07:44 PM

It's to help absorb vibrations...

VTSummit · 02-13-2016, 11:28 PM

Supposed to make them squeak less- the 2010 didn't have the 'roller skate' weights on the pads, so they improvised and stuck wheel weights on them.
When I installed 2010 calipers on my 2015, I stripped the weights off and used stock Brembo pads- no squeaking at all.

afabry10 · 02-16-2016, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VTSummit

Supposed to make them squeak less- the 2010 didn't have the 'roller skate' weights on the pads, so they improvised and stuck wheel weights on them.
When I installed 2010 calipers on my 2015, I stripped the weights off and used stock Brembo pads- no squeaking at all.

Awesome! I actually just got brembo pads delivered today. Hopefully that takes care of the problem!

02-13-2016, 06:39 PM	#1
afabry10 Drives: 2010 SS victory red Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: United States Posts: 12	Calipers Hey guys, When I bought my camaro a few months ago i noticed that the front calipers have sticky weights on them. I've researched and even called the dealer I got it from and got nothing. Can anyone tell me why these would be there? Would that extra weight also contribute to noisy pads? They're 6 months old and squeal like a new born pig. Any help would be appreciated!

02-13-2016, 07:44 PM	#2
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,064	It's to help absorb vibrations... __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

02-13-2016, 11:28 PM	#3
VTSummit Consistently inconsistent Drives: 2015 2LT Summit White Join Date: May 2015 Location: United States Posts: 1,364	Supposed to make them squeak less- the 2010 didn't have the 'roller skate' weights on the pads, so they improvised and stuck wheel weights on them. When I installed 2010 calipers on my 2015, I stripped the weights off and used stock Brembo pads- no squeaking at all. __________________ Thanks to MRR, I have some SWEET wheels! Thank you! 2015 2LT Ported TB, Ported intake, JACFAB intake spacer, Borla exhaust, IPF 91 tune, Complete 1/LE suspension, Brembo brakes, Goodridge lines, Elite catch can, CAI with Thermo-wrap, 275/40-20 x 10's all around, Z/28 spoiler, GM splitter, Alpine/Polk stereo with AudiControl interface.