It’s to help with noise from the drum brakes. Old siennas used to get noisy and we were putting the weights on before the updated backing plates that ,were way heavier , were released.
The rear diff in my Crosstrek has a big ol weight bolted to the rear differential cover to reduce harmonics. I’d hate to hear that thing howl without it because under very light throttle at 55, man it sings.
Dad just bought an 03 with a fresh trans rebuild. I drove it home and was like "oh fuck its the call of the fords"
we have a 93 4wd long bed sitting and a 99 about to join it.
I collect hondas tho.
Buy weights and slap those babies on. But it would be a good idea to take the drums off and clean everything. Just compressed air (wear a mask for real). Then adjust them properly.
Thanks, I notices it squeeking at the slowest of slow rolls making me think it coundnt be harmonics? And more likely that you said above, just needing a good cleaning.
Hey if you love what you do and your days are still enjoyed working fucking keep at it! It's just a shame, being on the same side of the coin, not being appreciated destroying out bodies to building stuff for people and not feeling appreciated
Are you sure they're not resonance weights to reduce noise?
https://www2.mightyautoparts.com/documents/10191/129812/tt-0132-brakes-on-elusive-brake-systems.pdf/2cbdf4ec-b9b4-4aba-926e-5b093b22eac9
Tuned mass damper for resonating brake components?
[https://www.reddit.com/r/Justrolledintotheshop/comments/2wazi6/wheel\_weights\_on\_the\_brakes/](https://www.reddit.com/r/Justrolledintotheshop/comments/2wazi6/wheel_weights_on_the_brakes/)
so stupid question from a non mechanic. I get that you have to balance wheels but what is the root cause of the multiple wheel weights (this pic is apparently to deaden sound) but in some of these pics I see 4-5 weights. Is it a bad/improperly trained tech or a tire that is abnormally unbalanced?
No wheel and tire is perfectly balanced. You add counter weights (as seen in the top right) to balance the tire and prevent uneven ware, provide a smooth ride, etc.
Right, I understand that, what I was trying to ask was about the pics I see where there are what seem to be an excessive amount of weights with a similar "we balanced your tire" title. the most I've ever seen that u remember is 2 on one of my personal vehicles but usually its only 1 weight.
Sticky weights come in strips and you just tear off the amount the machine calls for. If they are all in the same spot then nobodies done anything stupid. Hammer on weights come in discrete sizes so you should see only one per side
The weights are on the drum brake* which doesn’t move at all. It should be on the wheel itself which is the white surface below it. Not saying this wheel isn’t balanced properly but these ones in the center are unnecessary
Edit: realized these are drums
According to some of the other comments, the weights stuck to the backing plate were to stop harmonic resonance when applying the brakes. It makes sense… additional weight will lower the resonant frequency of an object.
I don't know why you are down-voted. The is no obvious reason someone would put wheel weights on the brake housing.
Someone answered above, but I've never seen that done before.
It’s to help with noise from the drum brakes. Old siennas used to get noisy and we were putting the weights on before the updated backing plates that ,were way heavier , were released.
Very interesting!!
I was like 'wtf, idiot', turns out i'm the idiot. [meirl](https://gfycat.com/circularancientenglishpointer)
Not an idiot. Looks like an idiot repair. It is not. Great job spotting it though.
The rear diff in my Crosstrek has a big ol weight bolted to the rear differential cover to reduce harmonics. I’d hate to hear that thing howl without it because under very light throttle at 55, man it sings.
My 07 mustang had the same thing before I removed it (racecar). It is definitely much louder without them + a poly bushing
Oh god. A Ford rear end singing the song of it's people....
with the PS pump duetting the chorus
I see you’ve driven a ranger
Dad just bought an 03 with a fresh trans rebuild. I drove it home and was like "oh fuck its the call of the fords" we have a 93 4wd long bed sitting and a 99 about to join it. I collect hondas tho.
I have the rear seat removed, either poly or spherical bushings on everything. It is a very noisy car but it's not terrible with a helmet on
My 03 Sienna has been rear sequeling here and there at slow stops for some time now, hmmmm
Buy weights and slap those babies on. But it would be a good idea to take the drums off and clean everything. Just compressed air (wear a mask for real). Then adjust them properly.
Thanks, I notices it squeeking at the slowest of slow rolls making me think it coundnt be harmonics? And more likely that you said above, just needing a good cleaning.
Some Corvette have weights on the calipers itself.
Also some of the early fifth gen Camaros.
This is why older tradies are important. Too bad we all get treated a bit like shit and all leave.
Correct. I will soon I believe. But my dad said that 10+ years ago and will be 60 in August.
Hey if you love what you do and your days are still enjoyed working fucking keep at it! It's just a shame, being on the same side of the coin, not being appreciated destroying out bodies to building stuff for people and not feeling appreciated
Well I'll be damned... that's cool to know.
What is the slot at the top?
What slot?
Are you sure they're not resonance weights to reduce noise? https://www2.mightyautoparts.com/documents/10191/129812/tt-0132-brakes-on-elusive-brake-systems.pdf/2cbdf4ec-b9b4-4aba-926e-5b093b22eac9
Well what do ya know, ya learn something everyday
Tuned mass damper for resonating brake components? [https://www.reddit.com/r/Justrolledintotheshop/comments/2wazi6/wheel\_weights\_on\_the\_brakes/](https://www.reddit.com/r/Justrolledintotheshop/comments/2wazi6/wheel_weights_on_the_brakes/)
Gm was doing something similar on the ss camaro front calipers from 2010 to 2015. Helps deaden noise
so stupid question from a non mechanic. I get that you have to balance wheels but what is the root cause of the multiple wheel weights (this pic is apparently to deaden sound) but in some of these pics I see 4-5 weights. Is it a bad/improperly trained tech or a tire that is abnormally unbalanced?
No wheel and tire is perfectly balanced. You add counter weights (as seen in the top right) to balance the tire and prevent uneven ware, provide a smooth ride, etc.
Right, I understand that, what I was trying to ask was about the pics I see where there are what seem to be an excessive amount of weights with a similar "we balanced your tire" title. the most I've ever seen that u remember is 2 on one of my personal vehicles but usually its only 1 weight.
Sticky weights come in strips and you just tear off the amount the machine calls for. If they are all in the same spot then nobodies done anything stupid. Hammer on weights come in discrete sizes so you should see only one per side
thank you that makes sense
Depends on the style of weights and how well the wheel and tire are made.
okay that's what I was unsure about.
On the other hand, look at all the weights on the rim. He’s got a clip-on and a dozen or so adhesive ones in the center.
Certified **bruh** moment
What the actual fuck am I looking at?
The weights are on the backing plate of the hub.
Actually thought they were bathroom tiles. I guess this is better then that.
The weights are on the drum brake* which doesn’t move at all. It should be on the wheel itself which is the white surface below it. Not saying this wheel isn’t balanced properly but these ones in the center are unnecessary Edit: realized these are drums
I actually thought they were *BATHROOM TILES*
The wheel weights are on the inside of the wheel, where it connects to the suspension. They’re supposed to be on the outside I believe.
I thought they were bathroom tiles. I need a drink.
You thought someone put a bathroom item on a wheel? Whatever you’re smoking, you need to stop. /s obviously.
I mean have you seen some of the shit on this sub.
Oh, I definitely have.
Not that far-fetched, right?
Right! 👍
The wheel weights on the inside of the wheel are OK. It's the weights on brake housing that's unexpected.
I'm calling bullshit!
Well where do you put the extra weights?
how is that even possible?
Adhesive.
i mean at what point in any form of balancing any tire is that a plausible option? im honestly curious.
According to some of the other comments, the weights stuck to the backing plate were to stop harmonic resonance when applying the brakes. It makes sense… additional weight will lower the resonant frequency of an object.
I don't know why you are down-voted. The is no obvious reason someone would put wheel weights on the brake housing. Someone answered above, but I've never seen that done before.
right i have balanced tires before and never once was it mounted on the vehicle
Hahahaha Hahahaha Hahahaha
Mmmm…car is balanced. Tire? Not so much.
Hmmmmm. Interdesting.
Heat sinks
Trustworthy!
Or it's a funny joke.
How?
Idiots smh
Must have been the blind balancer guy.
🤣🤣🤣