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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 12:38 AM
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I'm putting new brakes on my dad's C5, he has a 97. How do the centercaps come off? Do they just pop off, or do you have to undo the allen screws?
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i assume your talking about wagon wheels. if so, they just pop off. the allen screws on the center cap are faux "fake"
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hahaha, haven't heard that term "wagon wheels" but it fits. Thanks! Done the brakes on my honda (way back in the day) and lots of times on my F-body. Any tips for the Vette?
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i assume your talking about wagon wheels. if so, they just pop off. the allen screws on the center cap are faux "fake"
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 10:39 AM
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The brakes are quite standard..
It is suggested to crack the brake fluid bleeder screws open and drain the fluid when you compress the calipers.
Other wise you push the dirty fluid back through the ABS system.

Is your parking brake holding? If not. the parking brake is a drum brake inside the rear rotor...
There is a star wheel that adjusts the parking brake shoes... turn it one click at a time until you get a snug fit.
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They just pop off. Held on by some spring retainers.
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