97C5ENVY

I'm in the process of removing the drivetrain for a few reasons (primarily to repair my shifter linkage). Anyway I've disconnected just about everything in the rear and I was about to drop the rear cradle when I noticed that my brake lines are in the way. On the '97 and early '98 the ABS module is mounted on the rear cradle.

So my question is: "How do I drop the rear cradle with the ABS module being mounted to it?"


Thanks!!

dougbfresh

Did you buy a service manual before you began?

97C5ENVY

Wow thanks for all the help.......NOT!!!

Anyone out there with some real help?

ragtopws6

PM me your email. I'll send you the instructions.

dougbfresh

Spend the $100 and get a manual-it will save you thousands.

Patches

You'll need to remove the left EBCM support bracket, push the EBCM off the right bracket and tie it off to the body for support out of the way. It stays attached to the lines/body as you drop the rear xmember. The procedure ragtopws6 sends should illustrate that clearly.

wvufan1965

but, be careful with the brake lines, they are easily broken and not easily replaced, ask me how I know, or dont. LOL

Carcass

Make sure the brake lines clear the axles (which are popped out of the diff)as you lower the assembly, or you can mangle one or both pretty badly.
The good news is they'll take quite a bit of mangling,and still bend right back into shape.
At least mine did....
I'm sure it's better to just not mess them up,so when I pulled the drivetrain for the second time in 2 months,(bad pilot bearing)I was extra careful with them.

Allthrottleandsomebottle

The left Bracket off;


this is what you get:













Putting my 97' back together, just got my rear refreshed/new case from ZIP.....I finally broke the rear case from to much of this over 6 years


If ya need any more photos of a 97', here are da links;
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/phot...y.php?cat=1244
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/phot...y.php/cat/1386
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/phot...y.php/cat/1480
Good luck
Steve

97C5ENVY

Thanks for the info "Patches".

Thanks for the writeup "ragtopws6".

Awesome pics "AT&NB".

I'm going to run to Harborfrieght and pick up another tranny jack and then try to finish this project in the next couple of days.

Allthrottleandsomebottle

As for the brake lines, do be careful....I finally broke the DS one at the ABS unit:






Since its' over 12 years old and driven in all weather, some corrosion helped it fail as well.
Picked up a used pair for R&D as you have to bend them yourself or find used ones as GM doesn't carry them any more for those that don't make up lines.
I will be working with a vendor in the near future to make up new flex lines for both sides to do away with the pesky hard lines. Once I am finished, I will post it all up