Corvette C3 Forum 1968 through 1982

brakes

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 8, 2013 | 04:17 PM
  #11  
orangevette's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Junior Member
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 22
From:
Default

Haven't checked them yet but will do.
 
Old Jul 8, 2013 | 07:14 PM
  #12  
73shark's Avatar
Super Moderator
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 4,216
From: KC, MO area
Default

As you may be aware, the calipers are known to rust internally and then leak. Replacements w/ st-st liners are available now.
 
Old Jul 11, 2013 | 07:44 AM
  #13  
Harlowsmith's Avatar
Junior Member
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 4
From: New York
Default

Hey... I found this forum useful that has provided me great information on cars. I am glad that I am here.
 
Old Jul 11, 2013 | 10:02 PM
  #14  
73shark's Avatar
Super Moderator
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 4,216
From: KC, MO area
Default

Glad you found us.
 
Old Jul 20, 2013 | 11:10 AM
  #15  
orangevette's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Junior Member
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 22
From:
Default

73 Shark: I'm back from vacation! Would one bad caliper cause the brake pedal to go to the floor? I would think that I would still be able to stop the car by pumping the brake pedal. Right now the pedal barely comes off the floor.
 

Last edited by orangevette; Jul 20, 2013 at 11:11 AM. Reason: update
Old Jul 20, 2013 | 02:25 PM
  #16  
73shark's Avatar
Super Moderator
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 4,216
From: KC, MO area
Default

Only if the caliper is allowing the brake fluid to squirt out but then you's notice the fluid on the wheel.

Most likely a master cylinder or power brake booster cuz the pedal should return even w/o fluid. Check the return spring. I think there is one but not sure and out of town now.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
lucid
Parts/Other Sales
1
Jun 4, 2022 03:48 AM
Eagle223usa
Corvette C4 Forum
3
Sep 1, 2005 12:12 PM
tonyb
Corvette C3 Forum
2
Aug 28, 2005 09:48 AM
crausch
Corvette C5 Forum
3
Jun 28, 2005 03:51 AM
71LT1
Corvette C3 Forum
1
May 31, 2005 12:51 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:07 AM.