c5 parking pad replacement?
02-11-2016, 09:54 AM
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c5 parking pad replacement?
Can anyone explain how to replace the parking shoes on a c5? I damaged mine removing the roter, and having trouble with the wire that holds it in place. Is there an easy way to put it on?
02-11-2016, 02:32 PM
#2
Melting Slicks
It's a real pain in the rear. there's not really easy way to do it. There is a tool that you can buy, but needle nose pliars or a screw driver can do it.
If you google this: site:corvetteforum.com c5 parking brake
you'll find a lot of threads and a lot of pictures that will help you do it. I found that by reading all or most of them and looking at all the pictures we had a far easier time with mine.
If you google this: site:corvetteforum.com c5 parking brake
you'll find a lot of threads and a lot of pictures that will help you do it. I found that by reading all or most of them and looking at all the pictures we had a far easier time with mine.
02-11-2016, 02:50 PM
#3
Racer
Yes, it is a pain to reinstall without having to take a bunch of other stuff apart. However, like Sox-Fan says, you can re-install with some needle nose pliers or a screwdriver. Take a look at the other side to get a clear understanding of how it fits in there. It will help. I used a couple of screwdrivers and it took me three tries (and a bunch of swearing) before I got it re-installed.
Last edited by John Nowak PE; 02-11-2016 at 02:51 PM.
02-11-2016, 07:34 PM
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Team Owner
Yes, it is a pain to reinstall without having to take a bunch of other stuff apart. However, like Sox-Fan says, you can re-install with some needle nose pliers or a screwdriver. Take a look at the other side to get a clear understanding of how it fits in there. It will help. I used a couple of screwdrivers and it took me three tries (and a bunch of swearing) before I got it re-installed.
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