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Brake Mystery

Posted: 2/23/09 10:08am Message 31 of 43
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Woodland, WA - USA
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Vette(s): 1977 T-Top,350,Auto Black Ruby Pearl,Steeroids R&P conversion
ON MY 77 THE FRONT BOWL IS FOR FRONT REAR BOWL REAR brakes


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Brake Mystery

Posted: 2/23/09 11:22am Message 32 of 43
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Vette(s): #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
If it has the correct style master on it both "bowls" will be the same size...the front does usually work the rear brakes, and the rear section supplies the fronts...


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Brake Mystery

Posted: 2/23/09 3:15pm Message 33 of 43
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Vette(s): 1975 convertible,with the hard top and power streering.it a 350 L48 with auto trans. the color is light blue.
  Thanks guys I let you know what I find when dig into it.
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Posted: 2/23/09 5:36pm Message 34 of 43
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Vette(s): 72 coupe, 350 4 spd, modified motor, exhaust, tires & wheels. '91 ZR1, modified exhaust.
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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Posted: 2/25/09 2:36pm Message 35 of 43
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Vette(s): 1977 T-Top,350,Auto Black Ruby Pearl,Steeroids R&P conversion
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

Posted: 2/25/09 7:08pm Message 36 of 43
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Vette(s): 1975 convertible,with the hard top and power streering.it a 350 L48 with auto trans. the color is light blue.
  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



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Posted: 2/25/09 8:28pm Message 37 of 43
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Dutchess County, NY - USA
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Vette(s): White '79 Corvette. It's a driver.
Hey Rick,
That's a tough hit!
Keep your cool & remember just about anything can be fixed.
Kevin



Brake Mystery

Posted: 2/25/09 9:18pm Message 38 of 43
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Vette(s): 1979 Corvette Coupe Corvette Light Blue Midnight Blue interior Mirrored Glass T-tops
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

Posted: 2/25/09 9:28pm Message 39 of 43
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Wow man sorry to hear that. Hope it can be fixed


Brake Mystery

Posted: 2/26/09 7:56am Message 40 of 43
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Vette(s): 72 coupe, 350 4 spd, modified motor, exhaust, tires & wheels. '91 ZR1, modified exhaust.
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.


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