69 non power Brakes
Drifting
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You should be able to lock the wheels on a panic stop. With non power brakes, and modern (very grippy) tires, the pedal effort required is quite a bit higher than a power brake.
Does the brake pedal feel firm? The brake system on C2's and C3's has to be carefully bled. Any sponginess is likely caused by some air in the system. A brake hose that is about to fail can also make the pedal feel soft.
First the master cylinder, then the calipers.
If you get a firm pedal in the garage, and the pedal falls away as soon as you drive it, you have runout issues. Maybe the wheel bearings are loose, or maybe the brake disc is warped or not quite flat on the hub.. Years ago, outfits like SSBC sold shim plates to address rotor runout caused by rotor/hub mismatches..
Does the brake pedal feel firm? The brake system on C2's and C3's has to be carefully bled. Any sponginess is likely caused by some air in the system. A brake hose that is about to fail can also make the pedal feel soft.
First the master cylinder, then the calipers.
If you get a firm pedal in the garage, and the pedal falls away as soon as you drive it, you have runout issues. Maybe the wheel bearings are loose, or maybe the brake disc is warped or not quite flat on the hub.. Years ago, outfits like SSBC sold shim plates to address rotor runout caused by rotor/hub mismatches..
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Racer
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From: Lowell MA
Let me rephrase my question. Anyone own a 1969 Corvette with non power brakes and can lock their wheels on a hard brake. Sorry, but "SHOULD BE ABLE TOO" is not the answer I was looking for. It's either yes or no? From factory.
Last edited by Lemans Blue 69; Jul 31, 2012 at 11:55 PM.
