That's a fun one. IIRC there's a Jeep model that can't be sold in Connecticut because it has too many forward-facing lights from the factory.
Sometimes, a little too much of a good thing can mean disaster. In this case, it’s the amount of copper found in the Brembo-sourced brake pads used in the current Chevrolet Camaro SS and ZL1, as well as 1LE-equipped models.
Starting in January of 2021, any car with brake pads that contain “more than 5% of copper” will not be allowed to be sold in both California and Washington. The measure is an extension of a law signed into effect in 2014 that banned pads that contain any amount of heavy metals and asbestos known as the “California Motor Vehicle Brake Friction Material Law.”
The ban came about after studies concluded that dust from brake use (as well as a certain chemical found in many tires) can be especially harmful to aquatic wildlife.
News of the ban appeared over at musclecarandtrucks.com, who pointed out that although dealers in both states are legally required to stop stocking their showrooms with the SS and ZL1, they are still allowed to sell the examples that they currently have in stock.
Speaking to enthusiast website GM Authority, Chevrolet spokesperson Kevin Kelly explained that the company is actively working to revise its SS, ZL1 and 1LE braking systems to be compliant with the state measures for 2022.
However, the website also points out that Ford and Dodge have already adjusted the recipes to comply with the ban.
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That's a fun one. IIRC there's a Jeep model that can't be sold in Connecticut because it has too many forward-facing lights from the factory.
Anyone know if this is going to impact aftermarket pads?
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I would bet money on that happening if it isn't already written into the rule/law.
I kinda hope the entire industry responds by removing the copper and other bad heavy metals. I mean if the consequence is slightly reduced breaking or increased pad wear that's an ok trade off for reduce impacts to wildlife.
Aren't the stock pads on the 1LE Camaros basically a full-blown track pad? It always seemed like one of their selling points that the car is basically track-ready off the dealer lot. Seems like a regular street pad would be challenged to stop a car with that much power/weight on the track.
nocones said:I kinda hope the entire industry responds by removing the copper and other bad heavy metals. I mean if the consequence is slightly reduced breaking or increased pad wear that's an ok trade off for reduce impacts to wildlife.
Agreed.
Keith Tanner said:That's a fun one. IIRC there's a Jeep model that can't be sold in Connecticut because it has too many forward-facing lights from the factory.
That's silly. No factory Jeep lighting throws more than 50 feet anyway.
codrus (Forum Supporter) said:Anyone know if this is going to impact aftermarket pads?
It has been since 2014. If you look at the side of the brake pad box there is a leaf diagram with 0, 1, 2, or 3 leaves filled in to show the pads compliance with the various parts of the law.
OK, I get it. And I applaud the intentions and all that.
But has nobody done an impact assessments of Humans on the planet and come to any similar conclusions? "Hello Elephant in the Room!"
Feeling Grumpy..off to club some cute unborn baby whales or something....
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