How are they holding up?
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Heel & Toe
Joined: May 2004
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From: Stem NC
How are they holding up?
I have an 01 Z06 with 69,000 miles. It still has the original clutch and, believe it or not, the original brake pads!
I haven't raced it (officially) but I don't baby it either.
Just curious about what experiences owners of the 97's to 2000 vettes have had as far as clutch life, longevity of the LS1/LS6 engines, remaining drive train components, etc.
I haven't raced it (officially) but I don't baby it either.
Just curious about what experiences owners of the 97's to 2000 vettes have had as far as clutch life, longevity of the LS1/LS6 engines, remaining drive train components, etc.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Birmingham AL
Originally Posted by GRRRRR8!
Just curious about what experiences owners of the 97's to 2000 vettes have had as far as clutch life, longevity of the LS1/LS6 engines, remaining drive train components, etc.
I don't know if it is the same issue, but twice now, when I've wound it up pretty good in 1st gear, the clutch pedal gets to where I only feel resistance at, say, the bottom third (or less) of travel. Normally, I might feel resistance over 80-90% of travel, with the top part having a little slack in it. It also becomes very hard to get enough clutch movement to shift gears, and it's especially hard to ease off from a stop. This doesn't just happen and go away, either-- it continues to do this even if I take it very easy after the initial occurrence.
Drifting
Joined: Mar 1999
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From: Sarasota, FL
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Interesting question...I have a Y2k car with 51K. I still have the original brake set up and the brakes are as strong as they were 5 years ago when I purchased the car. Ditto for the clutch.
Team Owner
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: Virginia Beach
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I just changed out my clutch b/c GM was re-building my rear end and had all the junk out of the way. My stock '01 clutch w/ 39,000 miles on it looked great when pulled out. I changed it b/c of athe labor savings.
As for brake pads I dunno b/c I road race it and change 'em a bunch.
As for brake pads I dunno b/c I road race it and change 'em a bunch.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2000
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From: Hot Springs AR
120K+ miles, 2 years of autocrossing, a few track days, and the only thing I've had go wrong was a weld breaking on the intermediate pipe where it joins to the mufflers.
Nothing in the drive train, suspension, brakes, etc. Obviously I'm replacing brake pads, but even the rotors are holding up well. Change out the engine oil 3 times a year, flush the brakes every year and bleed every 3 events, tranny and diff fluids once a year, etc.
HTH, and have a good one,
Mike
Nothing in the drive train, suspension, brakes, etc. Obviously I'm replacing brake pads, but even the rotors are holding up well. Change out the engine oil 3 times a year, flush the brakes every year and bleed every 3 events, tranny and diff fluids once a year, etc.
HTH, and have a good one,
Mike
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