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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 08:12 PM
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Ok my vette failed inspection because of the ebrake doesn't hold the car up to 1200rpm.. I tested it out and I can get it to hold the car when in reverse but not in 1st.. Is this normal?
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 08:23 PM
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Pull the rear rotors and adjust the adjusters. SIMPLE.
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... or just pull the engine and put in a 4 banger. SIMPLE
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Wondering if it could be the ebrake handle pawl
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 09:03 PM
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Take the rotors off-GUARANTEED to work! Not a Big Deal REALLY.
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 09:39 PM
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Here ya go:

http://www.ronjpics.com/Corvettestuff.htm#parkbrake

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Who the hell revs it up to 1200 with the e brake on??? Sounds like they had their head up their tail when they designed this "inspection."
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Old Aug 12, 2009 | 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by RyanR0101
Who the hell revs it up to 1200 with the e brake on??? Sounds like they had their head up their tail when they designed this "inspection."
Sounds like something one of those rice drifter guys would be into!! But vinny's right. Pull the rotors and adjust as needed. Even a dumb fireman can do it!!!
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Originally Posted by dougbfresh
Pull the rear rotors and adjust the adjusters. SIMPLE.
BUT NOT SIMPLE.
Real rotors off after removing bolts at 125 ft lbs.
Mine were like that before I adjusted now will stop a train.
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Originally Posted by bighank
BUT NOT SIMPLE.
Real rotors off after removing bolts at 125 ft lbs.
Mine were like that before I adjusted now will stop a train.
BIGHANK
Air or big breaker bar-still simple.
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