Still chasing my frustration
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Burning Brakes
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From: Dumas Arkansas
Still chasing my frustration
This all started when the new brake pads were installed. So, I need to know if this is normal with Vette's. When backing let's say out of the driveway or pulling out without pressing the gas (other words just coasting) the car is barely moving weather in R or D. I don't remember this problem before the pads just trying to track the vibration, sluggish and hesitation.
When backing out of the driveway it's about 2 mph at best without giving the gas. Does this sound like the pads are not seated correctly? Man it's hot outside. Thanks.
Also, I got on a back road to punch it. Haven’t been able to do that in about a week but when going 70, I floored it and it didn’t feel like the car I had a boner for. It felt like my old Ford Probe GT. I believe this whole problem is one certain thing maybe two. Such as Cat Covert being stopped up or U-Joints.
When backing out of the driveway it's about 2 mph at best without giving the gas. Does this sound like the pads are not seated correctly? Man it's hot outside. Thanks.
Also, I got on a back road to punch it. Haven’t been able to do that in about a week but when going 70, I floored it and it didn’t feel like the car I had a boner for. It felt like my old Ford Probe GT. I believe this whole problem is one certain thing maybe two. Such as Cat Covert being stopped up or U-Joints.
Le Mans Master
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From: Queensland, AUSTRALIA
If it started with new pads id start looking there first, and i reckon maybe start by checking to see how smooth the calipers move on their retainer pins. Jack up then front and turn each wheel to see if it turns nice and smooth and relativly free, then when you go to check the rear, jack both sides and have it in neutral. You may even have a siezed piston in one of the calipers.
Start with this list:
Does the car pull either way?
Does it require more presure on the brake pedal to stop the car?
Do the wheels rotate freely when you have them off the ground?
Do the calipers move smoothly on their guide/retainer pins?
See what you come up with there and it will be easier to start pointing fingers
Start with this list:
Does the car pull either way?
Does it require more presure on the brake pedal to stop the car?
Do the wheels rotate freely when you have them off the ground?
Do the calipers move smoothly on their guide/retainer pins?
See what you come up with there and it will be easier to start pointing fingers
Burning Brakes
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From: Langley B.C.
Originally Posted by Casethecorvetteman
If it started with new pads id start looking there first, and i reckon maybe start by checking to see how smooth the calipers move on their retainer pins. Jack up then front and turn each wheel to see if it turns nice and smooth and relativly free, then when you go to check the rear, jack both sides and have it in neutral. You may even have a siezed piston in one of the calipers.
Start with this list:
Does the car pull either way?
Does it require more presure on the brake pedal to stop the car?
Do the wheels rotate freely when you have them off the ground?
Do the calipers move smoothly on their guide/retainer pins?
See what you come up with there and it will be easier to start pointing fingers
Start with this list:
Does the car pull either way?
Does it require more presure on the brake pedal to stop the car?
Do the wheels rotate freely when you have them off the ground?
Do the calipers move smoothly on their guide/retainer pins?
See what you come up with there and it will be easier to start pointing fingers
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 5,214
Likes: 65
From: Queensland, AUSTRALIA
Another couple items just sprung to mind, add these to your check:
Park brake adjustment
Also the adjustment between the brake booster and the master cylinder (long shot, but unless you find something else, dont rule it out)
Park brake adjustment
Also the adjustment between the brake booster and the master cylinder (long shot, but unless you find something else, dont rule it out)
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Burning Brakes
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From: Dumas Arkansas
Originally Posted by Casethecorvetteman
Another couple items just sprung to mind, add these to your check:
Park brake adjustment
Also the adjustment between the brake booster and the master cylinder (long shot, but unless you find something else, dont rule it out)
Park brake adjustment
Also the adjustment between the brake booster and the master cylinder (long shot, but unless you find something else, dont rule it out)
Le Mans Master
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From: Queensland, AUSTRALIA
Righto, sounds as though it could be more from the rear. Have you had someone else push the brake pedal so you can see how the calipers are moving? Do this with the rears and the park brake OFF, and make sure they are releasing enough to allow free rotation. If not then look to park brake adjusment. Also if you havent done so allready, lube the guide pins on the rear calipers with some high temp grease. If you had someone else do the job, dont assume they did it properly, especially since its not working right!!
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Burning Brakes
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From: Dumas Arkansas
I have found my worries with the noise and vibrator problems. Like the movie Slingblade, "you just gotta go out there and tinker around with it."
I was about to jack the car up because my other problem that started tonight was gone for some reason. Anyway, I had the car running and was turnning the tires back and forth as far left and right as they would go. When I got to the end of either way with the tires I heard the thumping noise that I've been describing and dealing with for the past 6 weeks. Yea, I know but I don't have the time so I have to weekend warrior it.
Now would this be a tir rod I'm hearing? I can do it as much as I want with the sterring wheel to one side all the way. I'm hear by myself tonight and aint' go no help. Thanks. So it probably not the calipers after all. I'll go jack her up to take a look. I may drive to Las Vegas next week if I can fix her.
I was about to jack the car up because my other problem that started tonight was gone for some reason. Anyway, I had the car running and was turnning the tires back and forth as far left and right as they would go. When I got to the end of either way with the tires I heard the thumping noise that I've been describing and dealing with for the past 6 weeks. Yea, I know but I don't have the time so I have to weekend warrior it.
Now would this be a tir rod I'm hearing? I can do it as much as I want with the sterring wheel to one side all the way. I'm hear by myself tonight and aint' go no help. Thanks. So it probably not the calipers after all. I'll go jack her up to take a look. I may drive to Las Vegas next week if I can fix her.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Dumas Arkansas
I can't find that popping noise. I was gone all day and haven't been able to look for it. But last night I got up under the car twice and tightend some 10mm and other bolts that were loose but couldn't find the culprit. It's gonna take another body to find this one. It's a loud popping noise when the steering wheel is turned all the way either way. It's pop, pop,pop....
Le Mans Master
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From: Queensland, AUSTRALIA
Is there any feeling of it through the steering wheel? Check everything front suspension related, and probably drain the fluid from the power steering and refill with new stuff.
