brake question
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Instructor
Joined: May 2004
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From: Baton Rouge LA
brake question
I just got my car last year and noticed that even though the car has 4 wheel discs and doesn't weigh chit, it won't stop for chit when I get on the brakes hard. Pedal doesn't move much and feels like it's all I can get out of it and the car only slows to a stop. I will be checking the pads when it comes out of storage. I've heard some tips on going stainless in the caliper? I was told the master cylinder was replaced recently.
Any thoughts?
Any thoughts?
C6 the C5 of tomorrow
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From: Twin Cities Minnesota
It's a big black round thing under the hood on the drivers side firewall. The master clyinder is mounted to it.
Almost all cars have one in one for or another. Some arn't black tho
Almost all cars have one in one for or another. Some arn't black tho
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: New Cumberland PA
Start the car up and let run for a minute or two. Shut it off, push on the brake pedal a few times to ensure there is no vacuum in the booster. Press firmly on the brake pedal and start the car. If the booster is working the pedal should move as it is getting additional assistance from the vacuum booster.
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From: Living in the Hartland
I would suggest a good repair manual, most have pretty good details on the braking system on how to trouble shoot it, I only have a Chilton's manual which is pretty much a bottom of the barrel manual but is does have braking info.