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Topic: I'm not happy with the brakes...

in Forum: C3 Engines, Driveline and Handling


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I'm not happy with the brakes...

Posted: 6/14/10 8:20pm Message 1 of 2
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Vette(s): 1979 T-Top, Metallic Green ZZ4 350/355 hp 405 ft/lbs torque Dual Spal Fans 700R4 4 Spd O/D Transmission 2004 Z06 Commemorative Edition
...Well, the green machine is back on the road...

I replaced the master cylinder and power booster. But I'm still not happy with the brakes trying to stop this ZZ4 powered beast.

 Any thoughts on putting a different type of brakes on this thing? Any one ever modded theirs?

 Ya'll know I'm not a purist when it comes to this car.



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I'm not happy with the brakes...

Posted: 6/14/10 9:22pm Message 2 of 2
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Vette(s): 1972 Steel Cities Gray T Top. Original Owner, Original Paint and Interior. The running gear has been rebuilt. only 250,000 miles on the clock..
Did you flush the system from back to front after the master cylinder/booster switch? I'm sure you did. How about the seals on the calipers and the front flex lines to the calipers. It sound like you have a small leak. I put drilled & slotted rotors on mine, it helped. Good Luck with your fix. wetvet2010-06-14 21:23:40


 
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