That is an infinitesimal bit at the most. The clutch hydraulics have a longer stroke so fluid flows back and forth in the circuit as you press and release the pedal. The brake system doesn't have anywhere near that much movement. The pads maintain contact with the rotors and the hydraulic system applies pressure to the pads. The only movement that occurs in a properly operating brake caliper is the almost un-measurable amount required to compensate for brake pad wear from one application of the brakes to the next when the wheels are actually rotating. If the car is stationary when the brakes are applied there isn't any wear and thus no movement of fluid.

Bill

 

Thanks! Looks like pretty much everyone sells for the same price. I sent a note to Motive to confirm that "p/n 0108 GM Bleeder Kit" is the right one.

 

Explain Wilwood setup please.

 

Just FYI - I use a Motive Power Bleeder, but only as a pressure source. In the picture below the jug is empty and just being used to supply pressure to the fluid in the reservoir to push it through the lines and out the bleed valves of the calipers when when doing a one-person flush/bleed of the brakes:




The unit is designed to put brake fluid in the jug, but if you do you're going to end up throwing away a LOT of good brake fluid!!

Once you pour fluid into the jug of the Motive, you can't save it after you're finished flushing/bleeding your brakes - it's junk!!

Even fluid that remains in the container it comes in only has a limited shelf life once the container has been opened - you can read posts that say it may only be good for a couple weeks to a couple months.

So....you can use your Motive however you want, but I just use it to provide pressure for one-person flushing/bleeding.

Bob

 

Wilwood makes aftermarket brakes for many vehicles:

http://www.wilwood.com/BrakeKits/Bra...tte&option=C-6


Bob

 

Tell me your not doing the clutch fluid every 2-3 weeks. More like every 2-3 years. I changed mine once three years ago. Was going to change it this winter, never had the time.

 

^ every six months for me...one partial Ranger method, and the other full Ranger method.

 

I agree. Have had C5s and C6 since 97 and never had an issue with the clutch fluid. In all of those years I changed it 3 times. Once on my 03Z when I had to replace a bad clutch and twice on the C6Z. First time on that was when the engine was being replaced I had them install a remote clutch bleeder line and then 1.5 years after that I used the bleeder to bleed the clutch. Did that about a month ago with the Pentosin Super DOT4 fluid that GM recommends and it is still clear after driving 3500 miles with lots of stop and go traffic and some off highway high speed stuff. Might change it again next year if I think of it.

Bill

 

WOW
A lot of different opinions....

I am of the Camp that says yes Change fluid BUT I only change fluid when doing a Brake job generally.
I do a Lot of Hiway driving every day which includes driving over a 4500' summit on my daily commute.
I watch so many people ride their brakes going down the hill, I don't I mostly own manual trans cars so I down shift to a lower gear and my breaks last forever.
I do a lot of brake jobs on the side for many people.

That being said When I do a Brake job for myself or a customer I change break pads, shoes along with turning rotors or drums then fully bleed the fluid, If it is dark I continue bleeding till it runs clear with no bubbles. I also have and use a Power bleeder.

Brake fluid will over heat and Boil with hard braking continued hard braking like riding them down hills is the worst It will boil once it boils its cooked and starts breaking down just like engine oil.
its important to purge this old oil from the system as that's the oil that will cause harm to your Calipers or wheel cylinders depending on the car and truck.
Being a Corvette makes no difference in Brake maintenance. Brakes are brakes Burnt Black brake fluid is bad flush it out.

I am not gonna get into trying to explain why Boiled fluid will cause harm to Calipers or wheel cylinders as I have my own opinions which is not the same as others and I am not posting my opinions to change anyone's minds just saying my experience of damaged Calipers or wheel cinders always includes Burnt black Brake fluid.
Brake Master cylinders and clutch master cylinders almost always show broke down degraded rubber from age.