Rear Brakes
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Burning Brakes
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Rear Brakes
Okay, need to replace the rear pads on my 85. On one did the metal backing seperated from the pad!
I never have messed with the brakes before. Looking in my Haynes manual it says the bolt holding the caliper is self-locking and needs to be replaced on reinstall. Is this true? If so does anybody know the specs on that bolt so I could get replacements before I switch pads?
Thanks
I never have messed with the brakes before. Looking in my Haynes manual it says the bolt holding the caliper is self-locking and needs to be replaced on reinstall. Is this true? If so does anybody know the specs on that bolt so I could get replacements before I switch pads?
Thanks
Race Director
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From: tucson AZ
St. Jude Donor '04 & '05
Re: Rear Brakes (rsafier)
I know you need them now. But why don't you go for the info on VBP (vette brakes & products).
http://www.VBandP.com
This catalog is free and gives so much info, it will surprise you.
If you can wait, order the catalog. Or go to the web site.
tony
:chevy :chevy :chevy :chevy
http://www.VBandP.com
This catalog is free and gives so much info, it will surprise you.
If you can wait, order the catalog. Or go to the web site.
tony
:chevy :chevy :chevy :chevy
Safety Car
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From: Sun City West Az
Re: Rear Brakes (rsafier)
Usually the "self locking" bolt is nothing more than some Lock Tight on the threads. You can buy new ones from Chevy @ about $5. per bolt or put some of the stuff on the old bolts and reuse them.
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Re: Rear Brakes (ittlfly)
I reused mine, no problems yet.
