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Old Dec 3, 2016 | 12:37 AM
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Hey everyone, noticed that my front brake ducts are sagging and didn't know if anyone else has noticed this on their c5, but what can be done to lift the duct for a better fit? Looking for any ideas to try.
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Hey everyone, noticed that my front brake ducts are sagging and didn't know if anyone else has noticed this on their c5, but what can be done to lift the duct for a better fit? Looking for any ideas to try.
T.J. They could have gotten wet and lost the stock shape. New ones are available on the big auction site and not that expensive. Take a look.
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T.J. They could have gotten wet and lost the stock shape. New ones are available on the big auction site and not that expensive. Take a look.
if you drive in the rain or wash your car they will get wet, water will do nothing to plastic. Sounds to me they got really hot ???
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I think he means sagging as in they aren't or won't stay aligned to the outside vent on the nose?

At least with mine, when I was fooling with changing the flasher bulbs, a simple pull down on them and a push up would align them...they aren't attached with anything. Maybe you just need to play around with them to get them to hold?
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I think he means sagging as in they aren't or won't stay aligned to the outside vent on the nose?

At least with mine, when I was fooling with changing the flasher bulbs, a simple pull down on them and a push up would align them...they aren't attached with anything. Maybe you just need to play around with them to get them to hold?
When I lift up on them it gives a straight shot to the brakes, but once I let go it sags in the middle and needs lifted and wants to slide off the front of the car.
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They are a real stiff plastic...something in not right on the fit of these ducts. Check to see if both ends are in place.
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