[Z06] 01 Z06 Problems... = (
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01 Z06 Problems... = (
Hey guys,
Just bought a 2001 Corvette z06 last weekend and had no problems with it up until today.. Today everything seems to be going wrong with it. I am fairly new to driving a standard and I think I might have royally screwed the car. First off, the E-Brake seems to have lost all tension as when i pull it all the way up, the car still rolls.. Also, i hear rattling/grinding coming from the mid-back of the car for a few seconds when I switch gears and sometimes at other times. Could anyone please shed some light on this for me?
Thanks..
Just bought a 2001 Corvette z06 last weekend and had no problems with it up until today.. Today everything seems to be going wrong with it. I am fairly new to driving a standard and I think I might have royally screwed the car. First off, the E-Brake seems to have lost all tension as when i pull it all the way up, the car still rolls.. Also, i hear rattling/grinding coming from the mid-back of the car for a few seconds when I switch gears and sometimes at other times. Could anyone please shed some light on this for me?
Thanks..
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: San Diego
The e-brake is connected to brake shoes inside rotor on rear wheels. You can take the rotors off and adjust them but, ...this is a real guess..., maybe they are automatically adjustable by rolling backwards then applying the e-brake. Do it a few times.
As far as noise in rear, could be driveline vibration. Normally only heard when taking off at normal speed in first gear. I don't know if it manifests itself when shifting between gears. IF this is the noise you are hearing, THEN I don't think its fixable.
Sorry to be guessing here. I'm only throwing out some possible ideas.
..rickko..
As far as noise in rear, could be driveline vibration. Normally only heard when taking off at normal speed in first gear. I don't know if it manifests itself when shifting between gears. IF this is the noise you are hearing, THEN I don't think its fixable.
Sorry to be guessing here. I'm only throwing out some possible ideas.
..rickko..
Drifting
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From: New Rochelle, NY New York
The e-brake probably just needs adjustment. You need to take off the wheels..I had a mechanic do it for me..seemed too big of a job for me. as for the other .. hearing the noise when you shift could mean you broke a syncro ?
Last edited by dcd58; Jun 26, 2008 at 03:17 PM.
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St. Jude Donor '06
the rattle you hear between shifts can be the infamous h-pipe rattle. there is a small opening in the h-pipe and sometimes a piece gets loose and makes that sound you are describing. most just buy an xpipe to replace the h-pipe. the loose e-brake is also a common problem with these cars. search for both h-pipe rattle and ebrake adjustment and you will get plenty of info on your issues. 
Burning Brakes
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I think there is a thread somewhere about adjusting the springs or something on the H-pipe to get rid of that sound. Mine doesn't make it so I didn't bother with the fix.
Getting an X pipe will also get rid of the popping sound when you let off the throttle. I personally kinda like that sound so I still have the H pipe.
Getting an X pipe will also get rid of the popping sound when you let off the throttle. I personally kinda like that sound so I still have the H pipe.
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: New Rochelle, NY New York
the rattle you hear between shifts can be the infamous h-pipe rattle. there is a small opening in the h-pipe and sometimes a piece gets loose and makes that sound you are describing. most just buy an xpipe to replace the h-pipe. the loose e-brake is also a common problem with these cars. search for both h-pipe rattle and ebrake adjustment and you will get plenty of info on your issues.
didn't know about that H-pipe thing...good to know. I, myself have the x-pipe (came with the LG header set-up) Great news though to hear that was the problem. Cheap fix!
Oh, by the way. I also read that the X-pipe gets rid of that "popping" sound..no, no.. it enhances it and I love it!
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