OK a complete newbe Q?
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OK a complete newbe Q?
I've been driving my vette for almost 2 weeks now an di am completely used to it. This past weekend it rained alot so i put it in the garage and took my truck out instead (first time in like a week and a half) Having not driven for a while it felt completely weird. The one thing i did notice was how much lighter the brakes were. The first time i i had to slow down i nearly chipped my teeth on the sterring wheel. I got in my mothers car same thing. I got back in the vette and noticed how heavy the pedal was. Is this normal, i mean its really heavy.
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Re: OK a complete newbe Q? (Chefskeez6)
Congrats on your new Vette and welcome to the Forum.
It might be time to pull the wheels and check those pads.
It made a big difference when I recently did front & rear pads.
[Modified by 65Z01, 11:15 PM 10/14/2002]
It might be time to pull the wheels and check those pads.
It made a big difference when I recently did front & rear pads.
[Modified by 65Z01, 11:15 PM 10/14/2002]
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Re: OK a complete newbe Q? (atotalnincompoop)
Welcome to the forum & the world of Corvettes! When the car is running, do you hear any kind of hissing noise, such as a vacuum leak? That could be the brake booster. If the booster is not working, you will get a heavy pedal. The vette is known for its "toe braking". You should not need to push down very hard to stop. :chevy
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Re: OK a complete newbe Q? (Chefskeez6)
:cheers: On your new vette, and welcom to the forum(heaven!). Definiately check out the entire system, first the booster then the master cyl. I just got my vette a couple of months ago, and I thought that my wifes 99 Bonneville stopped easy! Your vette should seem like if you sneeze on the pedal, brace yourself! Good luck and enjoy! :cheers: :seeya
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Re: OK a complete newbe Q? (Chefskeez6)
no the vette brakes are just heavier... check the pads and all that though...
i notice when i get in my wife's car or my friend's truck, i go to mash the brakes and almost hit my head on the steering LOL....
what you have there is the sports car feel vs "other cars" feel in brakeing...
welcome to the sports car world ;)
i notice when i get in my wife's car or my friend's truck, i go to mash the brakes and almost hit my head on the steering LOL....
what you have there is the sports car feel vs "other cars" feel in brakeing...
welcome to the sports car world ;)
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Re: OK a complete newbe Q? (Chefskeez6)
Might still be ;the pads.
Some pads have to be heated up to operate otimally. The pads on my olds don't want to stop until they get heated up. Happens real fast in a panic stop situation.
I have also noticed that when I get in my truck, EVERYTHING feels looser.
Welcome to the world of Corvettes. You are now a slave.
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Some pads have to be heated up to operate otimally. The pads on my olds don't want to stop until they get heated up. Happens real fast in a panic stop situation.
I have also noticed that when I get in my truck, EVERYTHING feels looser.
Welcome to the world of Corvettes. You are now a slave.
Ron