I hate my corvette
05-13-2005, 05:37 PM
#1
Burning Brakes
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I hate my corvette
particularly the right front brake caliper
brakes were soft after sitting all winter, go to bleed the brakes today, first caliper is fine, go to the second and the damn bleeder valve snapped clean off, ok im mad enough already, i go buy an extractor, put it in and soak the broken off valve in pb blaster, attempt to extract and the damn extractor snaps off in the valve, i am more than livid right now, i feel like shooting my car
brakes were soft after sitting all winter, go to bleed the brakes today, first caliper is fine, go to the second and the damn bleeder valve snapped clean off, ok im mad enough already, i go buy an extractor, put it in and soak the broken off valve in pb blaster, attempt to extract and the damn extractor snaps off in the valve, i am more than livid right now, i feel like shooting my car
05-13-2005, 05:50 PM
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save the hassle...just sell the car to me for cheap.... 
no seriously......life ain't that bad....it should come out and the vette will be back on the road in no time......relax........
no seriously......life ain't that bad....it should come out and the vette will be back on the road in no time......relax........
05-13-2005, 06:01 PM
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I just redid mine. I snapped 3 of them.
Gave them to a machinist friend, first two he could get out. The third had an extractor snap in it, and he EDM'd it out..
Friends are cool.
I'll have to say though, that 'themoneypit' definately has you beat. He gets the cheese to go with the wine...
Gave them to a machinist friend, first two he could get out. The third had an extractor snap in it, and he EDM'd it out..
Friends are cool.
I'll have to say though, that 'themoneypit' definately has you beat. He gets the cheese to go with the wine...
05-13-2005, 07:12 PM
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Race Director
Originally Posted by The Money Pit
Quit whining............... 
a broken valve cover stud, and a broken bell housing
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05-13-2005, 07:17 PM
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Melting Slicks
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while we are sharing upsetting situations I was not getting paid at work for the work I was doing so I quit and have no job. So I can no longer afford to insure a corvette! Sure hope my news makes others feel better! 
05-13-2005, 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by danboback
while we are sharing upsetting situations I was not getting paid at work for the work I was doing so I quit and have no job. So I can no longer afford to insure a corvette! Sure hope my news makes others feel better!
05-13-2005, 08:25 PM
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Bleeder screws
I had a bleeder snap of a few weeks ago, that was after soaking in Releaseall for a week. I knew the easy out would break as well so I took it to a machine shop.
They got it out alright, even saved the threads, installed the caliper, hooked up the brake line, hit the pedal and fluid poured out of the bleeder and I hadn't even opened it yet.
They had managed to drill too deep and completely removed the seat.
Anyway, a new caliper now installed and no more trips to that machine shop.
They got it out alright, even saved the threads, installed the caliper, hooked up the brake line, hit the pedal and fluid poured out of the bleeder and I hadn't even opened it yet.
They had managed to drill too deep and completely removed the seat.
Anyway, a new caliper now installed and no more trips to that machine shop.
05-13-2005, 08:41 PM
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Melting Slicks
Originally Posted by isosceles
rebuilt, lifetime warranty caplipers are about $60 at local parts stores. I'm hoping that's not as high as you thought.
05-13-2005, 10:14 PM
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Melting Slicks
[QUOTE=MotorHead]
No,I haven't gotten around to firing it up yet. I was just being a smart *** trying to make humer.
Originally Posted by The Money Pit
Quit whining...............
Don't tell me that's the new cam ?
Don't tell me that's the new cam ?
05-13-2005, 10:40 PM
#17
Burning Brakes
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wel after a few creative attempts to get it out i gave up, im picking up two new front calipers, stainless, i havea friend who is getting them for me at a good price, so i figure why not
05-13-2005, 11:50 PM
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Melting Slicks
If they're not new they probably need replacing anyway 
I feel your pain, 3rd year of college and 3rd year of Vette ownership. Things are looking up now that it's summer and I only have a full time job instead of full time school too
Good luck, don't give up!
Chris
I feel your pain, 3rd year of college and 3rd year of Vette ownership. Things are looking up now that it's summer and I only have a full time job instead of full time school too
Good luck, don't give up!
Chris
Looks like a common problem
05-14-2005, 02:32 PM
#20
Melting Slicks
It's called living beyond your means.
I know all about it, but somehow I managed to support this habit and graduate college a couple of weeks ago.
I know all about it, but somehow I managed to support this habit and graduate college a couple of weeks ago.
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