Replacing front Calipers
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Replacing front Calipers
Pretty sure I know how to do this, just curious if there is any videos or DIY write ups? Is changing front calipers on a c4 1991 corvette any different than any other cars? I figure I remove the 2 caliper bolts, remove the brake hose and then just re-install and bleed brakes?
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This info should help: http://www.corvettemagazine.com/tech...-installation/
The 21mm bolts are torqued at about 125 ft#, so you may need an
extension for the wrench, or use an impact wrench.
The 21mm bolts are torqued at about 125 ft#, so you may need an
extension for the wrench, or use an impact wrench.
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This info should help: http://www.corvettemagazine.com/tech...-installation/
The 21mm bolts are torqued at about 125 ft#, so you may need an
extension for the wrench, or use an impact wrench.
The 21mm bolts are torqued at about 125 ft#, so you may need an
extension for the wrench, or use an impact wrench.
Apply some Blue Loctite and torque both bolts to around 135-150 ft-lbs in two steps.
But if all you are doing is replacing the calipers, there is no need to remove the brackets unless you are swapping rotors at the same time.
The small bolt that holds the caliper to the bracket is torqued to about 25 ft-lbs. Clean the bolt threads, and the guide pin. Apply new grease and tighten the bolt to spec.
