Topic: Yet another 82 with brake problems
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I need advice from the experts. We bought our 82 just 2 weeks ago. It's our first vette so we have NO experience them. The PO had front brakes done recently. We thought we were going nuts when it seemed the brake pedal was getting lower everytime we took the car out and finally the brake light started coming on and the pedal got too low for comfort. Seems like a common problem from what I'm reading on the boards.
Anyway, the rear calipers look like there is a very small bit of leakage so we'll start there. I ordered calipers with the o ring seals, pads & SS lines. Sounds like a good start? The master looks good and fluid is right up there. Want to get the rotors off for turning so all is right when new calipers go on.
Here's the big problem. How deep into it do I need to go to get the rotors off? Looks like I need to basically disassemble the whole back end or am I missing something?
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YOU CAN REMOVE THE REAR ROTORS BY DRILLING OUT THE RIVITS THAT HOLD THEM TO THE SPINDLES AND THEN THEY CAN BE REMOVED FOR TURNING. BE SURE TO MARK THERE LOCATION ON EACH SPINDLE FIRST BEFORE YOU REMOVE THEM SO YOU CAN PUT THEM BACK IN THERE ORIGINAL POSITION. YOU DONT HAVE TO REPLACE THE RIVITS AS THE RIM AND LUG NUTS WILL HOLD THEM IN PLACE.....
DANIEL
Thanks Daniel.
After I posted this we got out the old dusty assembly manual put our heads together and figured that out. Doh!
Corvettes aren't easy are they. Up til now we've only worked on big Chevys. I have a 62 Impala ragtop & husband Dave has a 61 Belair 409. Big change for us to own a Corvette but we're loving her in spite of knowing absolutely nothing about them. It's an adventure and I finally see why vette owners are so fanatic. That little car is a blast to drive!
We'll be using the forums alot I think. Great info here and lots of very helpful people. We have lots of other minor issues with the car but brakes are the #1 right now. Thanks for your reply!
Jan
Corvettes aren't easy are they. Up til now we've only worked on big Chevys. I have a 62 Impala ragtop & husband Dave has a 61 Belair 409. Big change for us to own a Corvette but we're loving her in spite of knowing absolutely nothing about them. It's an adventure and I finally see why vette owners are so fanatic. That little car is a blast to drive! Glad to hear your having fun with her Jan. Your right , these cars are different, but thats what makes them so special, at least to those of us around here!. Hope you stick around and welcome to the C3VR family !
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