Over-braking rear problem
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2nd Gear
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Copenhagen
Over-braking rear problem
Hey...
Could somebody here in this forum help me with a tip to solve my problem with my brakes...?
I have more brake effect on my rear wheels compare to my front brakes, it should have been the other way around...???
Best regards
Sir Thomas
Could somebody here in this forum help me with a tip to solve my problem with my brakes...?
I have more brake effect on my rear wheels compare to my front brakes, it should have been the other way around...???
Best regards
Sir Thomas
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: Ann Arbor Michigan
What year? If it's about 74' or later the Proportioning valve could be bad. Also, I believe the pistons in the rear caliper are smaller diameter than fronts. Not sure if it can be done,
but did someone install the front calipers on the rear?
but did someone install the front calipers on the rear?
Former Vendor
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Mounds View Minnesota
Not sure about later Vettes but my '69 was over braked in the rear.
The solution is an adjustable proportioning valve in the rear brake line.
If you're smart you can put it next to the drivers seat so you can adjust it for different track conditions.
Or if you're just streeting it and don't want to mess with the interior just put it below the master clyinder.
The solution is an adjustable proportioning valve in the rear brake line.
If you're smart you can put it next to the drivers seat so you can adjust it for different track conditions.
Or if you're just streeting it and don't want to mess with the interior just put it below the master clyinder.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Detroit MI
Also, check the general condition of the brake pads. The fronts could be worn much more than the rears, or maybe at somepoint someone replaced the rears with a more aggressive friction material. Also check for pad taper in the front, these cars have a bad tendency to taper the front and rear edges of the pads. Take the fronts out of the caliper and hold them together with the friction surfaces facing each other, look for light at the front and rear, if its real bad find a flat surface and lay some 150-180 grit sandpaper down and sand them flat.
