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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 05:27 AM
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Firstly thanks to all involved for all the help with all my previous threads.
I bought an 80 vette thinking like the boats and sundry hobbies I previously had I would be over it within a year or so but unlike all before, the Vet still stirs the soul everytime I set eyes on it...... and driving it.....well.....for an avergae guy......it's nice to be envied for your choice of past time.
I have lots of clumbsy questions, I am a novice.
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I have had all the brakes overhauled from re sleeving the calipers to replacing pads and master cylinder and now booster.
The booster was done last and I actually had good pedal pressure with little travel. Over the past 4 months the pressure has settled and I now have long travel and a feeling the pedal is just about on the floor before I stop.
Is this normal for an 80 C3?
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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 10:43 AM
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Try bleeding them, air in the system is a common problem.

Did you touch your rotors during the overhaul?
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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 11:58 AM
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No, it's not normal. I agree about bleeding the system of any trapped air.
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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 12:39 PM
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I agree sounds like you have air in the lines. are the brakes original? how about the hoses?
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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 04:22 PM
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Yes the rotors were changed, the brakes are original and the hoses are most likely original.
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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by patto
Yes the rotors were changed,
Did you read up on the evils of changing rotors and inducing all sorts of problems (like low brake pedal) due to run out?

Ruh roh.
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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by patto
... and the hoses are most likely original.
Change all 4 hoses as when they get old they can collapse internally & not release the brake & bleed.
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