Topic: Braking
in Forum: C3 Engines, Driveline and Handling
To anyone with even an idea,
77vette when braking pulls to right. All of a sudden the car goes left. Left wheel heats up and smokes. Remove wheel to find caliper is stuck on. When I turn the brake line with a wrench it releases only to seize up again. I replaced the caliper, the rotor ( which turned black from heat ) and replaced all front pads. This problem persists. I would appreciate any ideas for a solution.
Thank You,
Russell
Lifetime MemberModerator
2) Your 'Vette don't wanna go right!
Most likely cause for this problem is a collapsed rubber hose, from the frame to the caliper. The hose could look fine from the outside, but it could have a sliver/split on the inside that will hold fluid pressure on the caliper after you release the brake pedal. This would also explain why it will pull to the right at first (because of the restriction in the left hose), and then to the left(because the caliper is not able to release).
If you find that this is indeed the problem, it would be best to replace all of the brake hoses, to be safe. They're not that expensive(around $40 set), and a lot cheaper than pullin your 'Vette out of the middle of a tree! (or worse)
Joel Adams
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I've never used them myself,on any of my vehicles.I wonder if theyd fit my 78 Olds Cutlass instead? My 79's brakes are greatly improved now anyway,with addition of new 'O'-ring style.stainless calipers from VBP,along with Hawk HPS pads,& 4 new stock style Powerslot rotors.Without an actual measurement,it feels like my braking is at least 50% better Jon,-Majestic Glass Corvette Club-....Red #72,blk.interior,1979 C3 Corvette-TH350,Weiand,Holley,glass tops,Pioneer,3.55's,K&N,Dynomax,Flowmaster 40's,Energy Suspension,Spicer,VB&P(pics soon); 1978 Olds Cutlass Supreme 350/350,Dk. Blue 2-door Coupe-Hotchkis,PST,K&N,XM...'99 Mitsubishi Galant GTZ V6,black/grey leather,intake,strut bars,tint... |IMG|http://www.msnusers.com/cutlasscorvetteworkinprogress/shoebox.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=63|/IMG|
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Many Thanks !
It was the brake hose. I enjoyed a drive today with excellant braking. I like the projects that don't effect the drive, this fix put me right back at the wheel.
Thanks Again Guys,
Russell
Lifetime MemberModerator
Joel Adams
C3VR Lifetime Member #56
My Link
(click for Texas-sized view!) NCRS
"Money can't buy happiness -- but somehow it's more comforting to cry in a CORVETTE than in a Kia"
Many Thanks !
It was the brake hose. I enjoyed a drive today with excellant braking. I like the projects that don't effect the drive, this fix put me right back at the wheel.
Thanks Again Guys,
Russell
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