[Z06] brake fluid change question
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Racer
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From: Fort Wayne Indiana
brake fluid change question
I have a question and I'm sorry if its really dumb but it won't be my first or last on here. Regarding the brakes on my 02 Z; when should I plan on changing the fluid? I have new pads all around (went with gm original instead of upgrading) and rotors but I just feel the pedal should be a bit firmer. My car has just over 35k and I'm the 2nd owner. The brakes aren't "bad" per se, I just they could be a bit firmer in the pedal. Does this seem like a fluid change symptom or am I just being picky?
Oh and I searched but couldn't find good details. Thanks all as always
Oh and I searched but couldn't find good details. Thanks all as always
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I have a question and I'm sorry if its really dumb but it won't be my first or last on here. Regarding the brakes on my 02 Z; when should I plan on changing the fluid? I have new pads all around (went with gm original instead of upgrading) and rotors but I just feel the pedal should be a bit firmer. My car has just over 35k and I'm the 2nd owner. The brakes aren't "bad" per se, I just they could be a bit firmer in the pedal. Does this seem like a fluid change symptom or am I just being picky?
Oh and I searched but couldn't find good details. Thanks all as always
Oh and I searched but couldn't find good details. Thanks all as always
You may need to bed your pads as well...
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Racer
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From: Fort Wayne Indiana
Exactly how does one bed the pads? I've heard the term before but never looked into it.
I'll be installing brakes on my 72 and do the fluid process on it so i may just continue learning and do it for the Z at the same time. I've never bled the brakes before so i was a bit curious/cautious.
I'll be installing brakes on my 72 and do the fluid process on it so i may just continue learning and do it for the Z at the same time. I've never bled the brakes before so i was a bit curious/cautious.
Racer
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HERE is a list of bedding procedures from different brake parts manufacturers I found at tirerack.com
I couldn't find one specifically for GM pads, but if you read through this, you'll get the idea: be gentle on your brakes for the first 500-1000 miles, and try to avoid too much heat build-up.
I couldn't find one specifically for GM pads, but if you read through this, you'll get the idea: be gentle on your brakes for the first 500-1000 miles, and try to avoid too much heat build-up.
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From: Wylie TX --> Less is More, except under the hood !
I wrote a little procedure on it. Brake feel is WAY better with SS lines !
http://mysite.verizon.net/res0aae8/webpage.html
scroll down and click on :
SS Brake Lines, Speed Bleeder install, and Brake Fluid flush on my C5 Z06:
Toque
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Racer
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From: Fort Wayne Indiana
Thanks Toque; looks pretty easy and should help me get the confidence in doing the job.
i have no problems with procedures on the car but until i've actually seen it done i hestiate. Looks like a great write-up. Thanks!
i have no problems with procedures on the car but until i've actually seen it done i hestiate. Looks like a great write-up. Thanks!
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