Seat Slides when braking
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Seat Slides when braking
I have an 02 Convertible. Both the drivers seat and passenger seats slide forward when braking. Surely this is not normal. The car only has 27,000 miles on it so how can it be a broken frame rail? Im new to the group so I've broken any posting rules please be gentle and educate me. Thank you!
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I have an 02 Convertible. Both the drivers seat and passenger seats slide forward when braking. Surely this is not normal. The car only has 27,000 miles on it so how can it be a broken frame rail? Im new to the group so I've broken any posting rules please be gentle and educate me. Thank you!
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I wouldnt say they slide all the way forward but they slide some then back to the original position. I read that this could be due to worn out seat track shims. It just seems unplausible on a car with only 27,000 miles that this would be the issue unless it's some sort of design flaw. This is my first vette so I was curious if others had this same experience or not.I found this article about how to repair them but you have to remove the seats.
https://tech.corvettecentral.com/202...king%20becomes.
https://tech.corvettecentral.com/202...king%20becomes.
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I have fixed 4 C5 seats with the $20 kit that comes with the shims you replace the rubber ones with on the track. Can be a bit confusing the first time but I feel like I could do it blindfold now.
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I wouldnt say they slide all the way forward but they slide some then back to the original position. I read that this could be due to worn out seat track shims. It just seems unplausible on a car with only 27,000 miles that this would be the issue unless it's some sort of design flaw. This is my first vette so I was curious if others had this same experience or not.I found this article about how to repair them but you have to remove the seats.
https://tech.corvettecentral.com/202...king%20becomes.
https://tech.corvettecentral.com/202...king%20becomes.
Last edited by lucky131969; Nov 17, 2025 at 07:16 AM.
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I wouldnt say they slide all the way forward but they slide some then back to the original position. I read that this could be due to worn out seat track shims. It just seems unplausible on a car with only 27,000 miles that this would be the issue unless it's some sort of design flaw. This is my first vette so I was curious if others had this same experience or not.I found this article about how to repair them but you have to remove the seats.
https://tech.corvettecentral.com/202...king%20becomes.
https://tech.corvettecentral.com/202...king%20becomes.
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I wouldnt say they slide all the way forward but they slide some then back to the original position. I read that this could be due to worn out seat track shims. It just seems unplausible on a car with only 27,000 miles that this would be the issue unless it's some sort of design flaw. This is my first vette so I was curious if others had this same experience or not.I found this article about how to repair them but you have to remove the seats.
https://tech.corvettecentral.com/202...king%20becomes.
https://tech.corvettecentral.com/202...king%20becomes.
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Look closely at the first pic and you can see the black wedge in between two nylon bushings. Notice the gap difference between the left and right bushings. That's where the rocking is coming from. Not a difficult repair but I recommend watching a few videos first and just take your time.
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This is how to fix it. Also check the rear cast aluminum mounts for wear and cracks.
Look at the clevis under the seat. They are black plastic. They can wear and crack.
the seat rail issue is due to a hard rubber like bushing test deteriorates due to the grease on the shaft and time. The nylon will hold up.
These are very easy to fix. Unless you have a FRC take the top off. It makes it easy.
I am to the point I do not have to disassemble the seat to change them.
Do check the from Clevis as it will make the seat rock up when you take off.
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I just did the clevis repair and it is super easy. No fuss and no dis assembly of the seat. Just make sure the spacer spin and you will be fine.
I had a slight rock up and down and the pushing on the clevis was worn out at the back. It was ovaled.
I had a slight rock up and down and the pushing on the clevis was worn out at the back. It was ovaled.