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Mar 27, 2011 | 12:22 PM

buzltyr

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Brake check

I am looking for a brake shop to check out the Wilwood brakes on my Vette, any suggestions? I live in the Broomfield.
Thanks,
Buzz

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Mar 27, 2011 | 08:46 PM

bowtiguy

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Originally Posted by buzltyr

I am looking for a brake shop to check out the Wilwood brakes on my Vette, any suggestions? I live in the Broomfield.
Thanks,
Buzz

what problems are you having?

getting ready to road course track it? I'd be happy to help you out. I've doen a "bit" or brake work in the past.

Mar 27, 2011 | 10:22 PM

buzltyr

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Under medium braking the pedal pulses like the anti lock brake system is engaged. I bled the brakes and the fluid was pretty dirty, maybe I did not get all the dirty fluid out?

Mar 27, 2011 | 11:18 PM

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Under medium braking the pedal pulses like the anti lock brake system is engaged. I bled the brakes and the fluid was pretty dirty, maybe I did not get all the dirty fluid out?

warped rotors OR brake pad build-up on the rotors comes to mind. If they have some meat on them, you an turn the rotors and they should be fine.

another trick is to REALLY put some heat into them, then drive slowly back home WITHOUT using the brakes and let them cool overnight.

If neither works. It looks like you need new rings.....if they are 2 piece rotors. Otherwise, you will need a new pair of front rootrs.

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