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Topic: Mushy brakes / not stopping like they should

in Forum: C3 Engines, Driveline and Handling


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Mushy brakes / not stopping like they should

Posted: 11/12/07 8:54pm Message 21 of 25
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That must be one of them thar "Nawthern" thangs...
I ain't never seen one down here! It do make sense, tho.


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Mushy brakes / not stopping like they should

Posted: 11/13/07 10:16am Message 22 of 25
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Vette(s): 1979 Cream Beige Coupe w/383 & 700R4
Just to let everyone know, I finally got it fixed with a firm pedal.
 
3 calipers were leaking, one REALLY bad, but I went ahead and replaced all 4. Master cylinder must have had a leak or been worn, replaced that as well. Also replaced front 2 brake lines since 1 was damaged, then did the normal pump pump pump bleed with a friend.
 
She stops pretty well now. Maybe one day when I have nothing to do I'll change the booster to see if it gets even better, but I no longer feel unsafe driving.
 
Thanks a ton for all the help!
-Josh



Mushy brakes / not stopping like they should

Posted: 11/13/07 6:39pm Message 23 of 25
jayare
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Hey Josh....
 
God don't hate you man.........but I think that damn car doesRolling%20On%20The%20Floor%20Laughing



Mushy brakes / not stopping like they should

Posted: 11/14/07 8:29am Message 24 of 25
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Vette(s): 1969 COUPE CORTEZ SILVER, BRIGHT BLUE INTERIOR 383 cu. in. 512 HP. Hooker headers w/ side pipes PS PS AC AM FM STEREO. 68,000.MILES C5 5oth Anniversary Coupe , auto.350hp
MURPHY STRUCK!Angry I HATE THAT GUY.   GLAD YOU GOT IT STRAIGHTENED OUT.


Mushy brakes / not stopping like they should

Posted: 11/14/07 12:11pm Message 25 of 25
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Vette(s): black 1982 coupe slate gray interior, 350 crossfire, 1985 fuel pump, Steeroids R&P conversion
Josh,  I think this has been posted before but here are some directions on making your own pressure bleeder.  I haven't made one but it looks pretty straightforward.  Hope this helps.


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