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Hello
Just got a fantastic deal on an '82 C3, now getting anxious about restoring it. It's being housed in Northern New York, can't wait to start using it as a DD.
However..
I've been doing research on the braking system for that era and it's basically agreed upon that the stock C3 brakes are in dire need of upgrade. Problem is, the upgrades are pretty varied, there's not a lot of consensus on the most beneficial upgrade. Would like to go through Zip, and I'd benefit from some CW regarding an upgrade. I'm assuming mine are bad, not because the pedal goes to the floor, but because it's an '82 and the stock brakes need constant repair.
Thanks.
However..
I've been doing research on the braking system for that era and it's basically agreed upon that the stock C3 brakes are in dire need of upgrade. Problem is, the upgrades are pretty varied, there's not a lot of consensus on the most beneficial upgrade. Would like to go through Zip, and I'd benefit from some CW regarding an upgrade. I'm assuming mine are bad, not because the pedal goes to the floor, but because it's an '82 and the stock brakes need constant repair.
Thanks.
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Just got a fantastic deal on an '82 C3, now getting anxious about restoring it. It's being housed in Northern New York, can't wait to start using it as a DD.
However..
I've been doing research on the braking system for that era and it's basically agreed upon that the stock C3 brakes are in dire need of upgrade. Problem is, the upgrades are pretty varied, there's not a lot of consensus on the most beneficial upgrade. Would like to go through Zip, and I'd benefit from some CW regarding an upgrade. I'm assuming mine are bad, not because the pedal goes to the floor, but because it's an '82 and the stock brakes need constant repair.
Thanks.
However..
I've been doing research on the braking system for that era and it's basically agreed upon that the stock C3 brakes are in dire need of upgrade. Problem is, the upgrades are pretty varied, there's not a lot of consensus on the most beneficial upgrade. Would like to go through Zip, and I'd benefit from some CW regarding an upgrade. I'm assuming mine are bad, not because the pedal goes to the floor, but because it's an '82 and the stock brakes need constant repair.
Thanks.
We can help you out with your brake upgrades. Just let us know what you are looking for. Do you just want to replace what you have or are you looking for more stopping power?
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Thank you for the warm greetings.
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Welcome
Congratulations on your new Corvette & Welcome to the Forum! As you've already seen lots of great information & knowledgeable Vette owners here! Hope your brakes are stopping you now!
