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Re: Lost my brakes in Wisconson (6/16)
5/18/14 10:09pm

Sarge81

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WEST SENECA, NY - USA

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Oh man! That's makes for an interesting ride home doesn't it? Shocked

That same thing happened to us one year going to Adam's "Corvette for a Cure" doings. The seal in the master cylinder must have rolled causing it to leak internally. Then after pumping the brakes a few times it was fine the whole trip. But I went ahead and replaced the master cylinder and booster.

Glad you made it home ok.

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Re: Lost my brakes in Wisconson (7/16)
5/18/14 10:59pm

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Fortunately, on interstate I didn't have to use the brakes too often. Just those darn toll booths.

I stopped twice to fill one tank and empty the other.

No close calls as the traffic was light and construction was minimum.

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Re: Lost my brakes in Wisconson (8/16)
5/19/14 12:05am

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Glad you made it home. I lost mine on Friday, did lots of Nascar driving. Down shifting and what brakes I had. Hard to find a good MS, I had 3 in the last 5 years. Looked at all sites, just ordered from Zip Products a new MS. Try to stay away from remains, They don't last, junk.

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Re: Lost my brakes in Wisconson (9/16)
5/19/14 8:20am

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YUP! I feel your pain. NO RE-MANS for me. Junque. Brakes need "NEW" stuff. No chances taken.

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Re: Lost my brakes in Wisconson (10/16)
5/19/14 9:39am

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Oak Creek, WI - USA

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1981 Great White Shark. Red Interior, 350/190hp. PS, PB (SS), A/C CC, T-Tops, Going to remain as Stock as possible. Served three years in Active Duty Army, then Retired Air Force after 34 years! Badger State Vetts Car Club. 175,000 Original miles!!

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Dave,

If you could have let me know about the brake problem I could have directed you to "Corvette Sports" They are located I Sheboygan Wisconsin!! You went by them on I-43!!

Dan da Man

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Re: Lost my brakes in Wisconson (11/16)
5/19/14 7:22pm

Karmel77

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Glad you made it home safe Dave. That is one of the few parts I have not replaced, it will probably go out when I'm on a trip! Good to know the tip about staying away from the rebuilds.

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Re: Lost my brakes in Wisconson (12/16)
5/19/14 10:09pm

dskopp said:

Dave,

If you could have let me know about the brake problem I could have directed you to "Corvette Sports" They are located I Sheboygan Wisconsin!! You went by them on I-43!!

Dan da Man

Yes Dan, I went by Sheboygan, at about 6:30 a.m.

It really wasn't that bad. Just had to leave extra room in front of me.

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Re: Lost my brakes in Wisconson (13/16)
5/27/14 11:42pm

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Whao man ! I know how that feels. Sure glad you made it OK buddy.

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Re: Lost my brakes in Wisconson (14/16)
5/28/14 11:53pm

dwright said:

dskopp said:

Dave,

If you could have let me know about the brake problem I could have directed you to "Corvette Sports"� They are located I Sheboygan Wisconsin!!� You went by them on I-43!!�

Dan da Man�

Yes Dan, I went by Sheboygan, at about 6:30 a.m.

It really wasn't that bad. Just had to leave extra room in front of me.

Soooooo, what was the cause of the loss of brakes and/or the solution???? Curious minds want to know!! me TOO!! Dan da Man

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Re: Lost my brakes in Wisconson (15/16)
5/30/14 9:46pm

Investigation found that the master cylinder was OK. Didn't loose any fluid. There was a stain on the front left tire that could be brake fluid.

There was air is the system. Front wheel bearings had some play in them, so maybe the rotors pumped air into the calipers. All wheels and master have been bleed, so now we keep an eye on the brake pedal.

Strange that the brakes were fine for 1600 miles and then suddenly they failed. No indication that they were getting spongey.

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Re: Lost my brakes in Wisconson (16/16)
5/31/14 11:24pm

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Boy I hear ya. I had absolute confidence in anything on my vette cause I am the only one who touches it.....Then, my brake pedal went to the floor.........very unsettling indeed.

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