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Brake Mystery (33/43)
 2/23/09 6:15pm
tinbender
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edgwood, MD - USA

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1975 convertible,with the hard top and power streering.it a 350 L48 with auto trans. the color is light blue.


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  Thanks guys I let you know what I find when dig into it.
           Rick
Brake Mystery (34/43)
 2/23/09 8:36pm
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Liverpool, NY - USA

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72 coupe, 350 4 spd, modified motor, exhaust, tires & wheels. '91 ZR1, modified exhaust.


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Come to think of it, they are both the same size, Joel. I haven't worked on mine in so long I forgot. I've been looking at a lot of others.

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Brake Mystery (35/43)
 2/25/09 5:36pm
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Woodland, WA - USA

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1977 T-Top,350,Auto Black Ruby Pearl,Steeroids R&P conversion


Joined: 10/14/2003
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Just to be sure I checked the brake lines on my 77 incase I had something wrond and check my Haynes manual. the front brakes are controled by the front bowl . the line at the master cylynder for front is 3/16th the rear bowl suplies the rear brakes and is a 1/4 in line from master cylender to the perportional valve so they should not be able to be crossed. this is confirmed by the pictures in the hayes manual.  I have scan the pictured and if needed can post them
Brake Mystery (36/43)
 2/25/09 10:08pm
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edgwood, MD - USA

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1975 convertible,with the hard top and power streering.it a 350 L48 with auto trans. the color is light blue.


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  My brake mystery just turned into a nightmare from hell! Today was nice so I thought I bleed the brakes. I didn't get that far,when I sat the driver's side down onto the jack stand it went throught the frame.It seams that whoever had the car before me, at one time fiberglassed a rust hole in the frame. They did avery good job of hiding it with the glass and paint repair .I had the car in the shop several times since I have had it and they didn't catch it.I MEAN IT WAS DONE REALLY WELLAngry!I am going to take it to a vette shop next friday and see how much and if it can be fixed right.
                      Rick
Brake Mystery (37/43)
 2/25/09 11:28pm
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Dutchess County, NY - USA

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White '79 Corvette. It's a driver.


Joined: 8/27/2007
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Hey Rick,
That's a tough hit!
Keep your cool & remember just about anything can be fixed.
Kevin
Brake Mystery (38/43)
 2/26/09 12:18am
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Sykesville, MD - USA

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1979 Corvette Coupe Corvette Light Blue Midnight Blue interior Mirrored Glass T-tops


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Man, Rick, you're sure taking a hit lately.  I guess I shouldn't tell you that I'll have mine back tomorrow and mechanically it should be almost as good as new.  Where are you taking it? Hope everything works out for you!
 
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Brake Mystery (39/43)
 2/26/09 12:28am
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Woodland, WA - USA

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1977 T-Top,350,Auto Black Ruby Pearl,Steeroids R&P conversion


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Wow man sorry to hear that. Hope it can be fixed
Brake Mystery (40/43)
 2/26/09 10:56am
rick jayGold Member
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Liverpool, NY - USA

Vette(s):
72 coupe, 350 4 spd, modified motor, exhaust, tires & wheels. '91 ZR1, modified exhaust.


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WOW!! Sorry to hear that. If it's only in one or maybe two spots it can be replaced with segments. I really hate to say it but, if that's a hole from rust-through, chances are your frame needs to be replaced!!! GOOD LUCK.
Brake Mystery (41/43)
 2/26/09 11:39am
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Cramerton, NC - USA

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black 1982 coupe slate gray interior, 350 crossfire, 1985 fuel pump, Steeroids R&P conversion


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Rick, I actually drew up in my chair when I read your post about the frame.  I hate to see anybody go through that, especially another vette guy. It makes me a little ashamed for whining about my stuck trailing arm bolts.Crossfire19822009-02-26 08:40:34
Brake Mystery (42/43)
 2/26/09 2:24pm
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Elma, WA - USA

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Red 1973 Convertible. L-48 Auto #'s matching Red 1970 LT-1 Convertible #'s matching


Joined: 6/25/2007
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[QUOTE=tinbender]That's the mystery I don't have a booster,because I don't have power brakes.Today I crawled under the car and looked at the wheels there was nothing.Everything is dry,then I checked the inside under  the dash again nothing.ConfusedStrange.[/QUOTE]

I would be watching for ex wives and a turkey baster.

Late at night. Hard to spot.Wink
Brake Mystery (43/43)
 2/26/09 3:29pm
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Duncanville, TX - USA

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#1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas


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NO friggin WAY?!?!?!
That's just wrong on sooo many levels.
That really sux, Rick....I sure hope it's not something terminal...

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