Brake problems
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 286
Likes: 18
Brake problems
Hey Guys need some help. I have a 1966 Corvette problem is a few days after bleeding the system I get a soft pedal. I have bled the car 3 times, not losing any fluid. I can't figure out how air is getting into the system. Any help would be most appreciated. Thanks.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 6,523
Likes: 1,956
From: Temple Terrace Florida
If you are getting a soft pedal after you drive the car, check your rotors with a dial indicator. They may have excessive run out. I aim for under .003. A solution to your problem if the run out is excessive, you could install O-ring pistons. They are more forgiving. Jerry
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 1,391
Likes: 196
From: Santa Monica CA
C2 of Year Finalist (stock) 2019
2018 C2 of Year Finalist
One possibility is through the rear seal of the master cylinder. Get under the dash and check the carpet, and the actuating rod where it comes through the firewall for signs of brake fluid.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)
Joe Kucinski
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!
Brett Foote
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know
Joe Kucinski
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2
Michael S. Palmer