77 Rear Rotors question
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Cruising
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77 Rear Rotors question
77 with an drivers side rear caliper that looks to have been weeping 
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I want to replace the caliper, but I am also tempted to replace the rotors also on the rear. The rivets have been drilled out so thats not an issue.
After I remove the caliper I am hoping that the rotor will slide off after a few hammer taps.
Are there any steps that I have to worry about regarding the emergency brakes when I pull the rotors?
Thanks in advance!
.I want to replace the caliper, but I am also tempted to replace the rotors also on the rear. The rivets have been drilled out so thats not an issue.
After I remove the caliper I am hoping that the rotor will slide off after a few hammer taps.
Are there any steps that I have to worry about regarding the emergency brakes when I pull the rotors?
Thanks in advance!
Safety Car
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From: San Antonio TX
Not really. If the rotor hangs on the PB, then rotate the star to relax the shoes. But really, why do you want to pull them? You can sometimes put the devil on the door by messin' around. If the PB works (as well as any C3 PB system works), then you could screw up that delicate balance in the adjustment. You could also have a bit of dirt, rust, debris get between the rotor and the hub and then you'll be chasing parralellism and brake air pumping issues. All of these things can be addressed but you'd rather not if you don't have to.
Not saying that you shouldn't do this, but at least come up with a good reason to do it.
Not saying that you shouldn't do this, but at least come up with a good reason to do it.
Race Director
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
i would have a reason for anything i replace....these cars are money pits ......if needs replacing then by all means replace it if is still ok then leave it alone....youcan always have them cut if they have some groves in them.
