Rear brake upgrade
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I wonder if something else is wrong. Perhaps in the MC restricting the rear line pressure. You have a LOT of rear bias, no reason the fronts should be locking up first.
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Racer
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From: el cajon ca
oh by the way here is a link to dale, he is a forum member and he is the one who sold me the adapters and he shipped them to me in no time
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/memb...76ls1bird.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/memb...76ls1bird.html
Last edited by Ricky 91 vette; Aug 2, 2012 at 06:13 PM.
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Racer
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Yes i installed custom hoses. I will give you a list of the part numbers i used when I can look them up. I will also snap a few pics this weekend.
Edit: Here are the part numbers:
These go in each caliper
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/RUS-641431/
These go on the hardline on the car
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/EAR-989534ERL/
These are the hoses I used
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/EAR-63010116ERL/
I chose hoses with straight fittings because I wasnt sure how close to the wheel the hose would get with 90 or 45 degree. You can try a different end. I route the hose in between the trailing arms, up to the fitting on the car.
All the fittings and hoses for all four corners cost less than a pre-made "kit" for a C4, and I can change hose length easily if I change brake setups in the future.
Edit: Here are the part numbers:
These go in each caliper
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/RUS-641431/
These go on the hardline on the car
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/EAR-989534ERL/
These are the hoses I used
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/EAR-63010116ERL/
I chose hoses with straight fittings because I wasnt sure how close to the wheel the hose would get with 90 or 45 degree. You can try a different end. I route the hose in between the trailing arms, up to the fitting on the car.
All the fittings and hoses for all four corners cost less than a pre-made "kit" for a C4, and I can change hose length easily if I change brake setups in the future.
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Racer
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From: el cajon ca
you know what my friend, i was thinking the same thing too, actually since i have stock c5 up front, and bigger rotors and the c5 brakes on the rear + DRM bias, i should be locking my rear first!! i was thinking on the first days that the pads needs to set first, but now it's been more than a week, i tried them this morning in a parking lot and felt the front locking first, the pressure on the rear felt good when i was bleeding them, i dont know i may need to bleed them again.... by the way do i need to bleed all 4 wheels? i only messed with the rear, and what is the best way to bleed the abs?
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you know what my friend, i was thinking the same thing too, actually since i have stock c5 up front, and bigger rotors and the c5 brakes on the rear + DRM bias, i should be locking my rear first!! i was thinking on the first days that the pads needs to set first, but now it's been more than a week, i tried them this morning in a parking lot and felt the front locking first, the pressure on the rear felt good when i was bleeding them, i dont know i may need to bleed them again.... by the way do i need to bleed all 4 wheels? i only messed with the rear, and what is the best way to bleed the abs?
Even if the pads were not properly bedded the rear should still lock firstI would think.
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Racer
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From: el cajon ca
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Le Mans Master
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2025 Corvette of the Year Finalist - Modified
2024 C5 of the Year Winner - Modified
2023 C5 of the Year Finalist - Modified
2022 C5 of the Year Finalist - Modified
St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11
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Racer
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From: el cajon ca
I don't think so, I've bleeded too many cars before, but normally when there is air in the system u can tell by stepping on the brakes twice and if the second step felt higher it will mean it needs more bleeding but mine feels really good now and doesn't do that , but anyways when I change the ss brake lines I will bleed them again