Brake problem with 1978 vette
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From: exton pa
Brake problem with 1978 vette
Hi everyone, I am new to the forum and come looking for advise. I have a 1978 anniversary edition corvette, and I am having some problems with the brakes. Everytime I try to come to a stop, the car starts to pull sharply to the right, and as more pressure is applied it evens itself out. I have rebuilt the calipers, and no luck. I have drained the fluid multiple times, trying to get any air out of the line, but as far as I can tell it looks all good to me. Any help would be appreciated, thanks in advance.
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From: central square NY
Re: Brake problem with 1978 vette (Another 'Vette Guy)
i take it you thought that you had a caliper hanging, when you rebuilt them did you replace the pin's and lube it all up with caliper grease, also try replaceing or cleaning the bracket, it id check the back ones too, its not likely they would cause it to pull but it is possible. hope this helps
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From: Galloway NJ
Re: Brake problem with 1978 vette (Duke94)
Did you replace the rubber hoses when you rebuilt the front brakes? One could be swollen and restricting flow.
When my vette started pulling it was caused by the rubber brake line, might want to check it out.
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From: exton pa
Re: Brake problem with 1978 vette (feb18blacksunday)
Thanks for all the info. Its not the tire pressure, that much I know. I haven't checked the hoses yet, I will get on it as soon as I can. I will let you know how it turns out. Thanks
