1977 Brake Issue
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Burning Brakes
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1977 Brake Issue
Ok, I think I know the answer, but due to age and injury I want to ask to concur. I do not use my 77 as much as I should. In 2014 I replaced all calipers and in March 16 I replaced the master/booster. Car stopped great till I didn't use it at all on road for 2 months till today. I was testing my charging system and on braking the car steering wheel is pulling to the left. My thought is to replace the front left caliper, bleed and change pads too. Or drive a few miles, stomp on brakes and see if it frees up. If someone says bleed system, it's as easy to replace caliper, in my physical situation.
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Jax
1977 L-82
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Jax
1977 L-82
Last edited by xkeots; Jul 25, 2016 at 12:33 PM.
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From: Jackson MS
Ok, I think I know the answer, but due to age and injury I want to ask to concur. I do not use my 77 as much as I should. In 2014 I replaced all calipers and in March 16 I replaced the master/booster. Car stopped great till I didn't use it at all on road for 2 months till today. I was testing my charging system and on braking the car steering wheel is pulling to the left. My thought is to replace the front left caliper, bleed and change pads too. Or drive a few miles, stomp on brakes and see if it frees up. If someone says bleed system, it's as easy to replace caliper, in my physical situation.
Thanks
Jax
1977 L-82
Thanks
Jax
1977 L-82
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I've had the same problem if my Corvette was not used for a period of time. After driving for a while the brakes fixed themselves and the car would stop without pulling. The pads, lip sealed calipers, and rubber hoses are a few years old but there was no sign of any leaks.
Now I step on the brake pedal several times at least once a week and that seems to help avoid that pulling condition.
Now I step on the brake pedal several times at least once a week and that seems to help avoid that pulling condition.
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i would bleed the brakes one time and check again.
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Burning Brakes
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At least the A/C works😝
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Jax
77 L-82