Click here to show your support for the NCM and C5Forum. Home Discussion Forums Do It Yourself Articles About Your Corvette About This Site      my profile | directory login | register | search | faq | forum home » C5Forum.com » C5 Specific Topics » C5 Technical and Performance » Brake Time UBBFriend: Email this page to someone!     Author Topic: Brake Time 2LOWUFO Just Started the Engine Member # 6042 posted                        Well it's time to replace my pads, front and rear. I've done a lot of brakes in my 65 years but never a C5. Any pit falls I should look for? Also I hear you can replace the pads on the front w/o removing the calipers, is this true? Thanks in advance.... Old Marinejavascript:void(0) -------------------- When I wake up and see sky, not dirt; it's a good day. Posts: 5 | From: Seattle Wa. | Registered: Mar 2007  |  IP: Logged |  Chewy Full Throttle Member Member # 2184 posted                        If all you plan on doing is the pads, the C5 is about as simple as it gets. If you want more info start by clicking here and then on the links that come up. Posts: 1528 | From: North Augusta, SC | Registered: Apr 2003  |  IP: Logged |  hcvone Section Moderator Member # 243 posted                           You putting stock pads in or something with a little better stopping? -------------------- Carl V. *Authorized Zaino Distributor* *Authorized Amsoil Dealer* Huntingdon Valley, PA. www.hcvind.com Posts: 3013 | From: Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania | Registered: Jan 2001  |  IP: Logged |  flacollect Taking a Warm Up Lap Member # 6991 posted                        pad are easy. I did it in 1 hour. Rotors are harder. Chewy is the brake expert. He helped me. Go for it. -------------------- David Posts: 46 | From: Venice, Florida | Registered: Dec 2007  |  IP: Logged |  2LOWUFO Just Started the Engine Member # 6042 posted                        Hey Chewy, thanks for the great help. Pad replacement was a snap. I used my homemade hockey puck/eye bolts in the shipping slots in frame rails and avoided any damage to the rockers when jacking the car. Is there an adjustment for the handbrake? It seems to not be as strong as it was. Once again thanks for all of the help!!! Semper Fi -------------------- When I wake up and see sky, not dirt; it's a good day. Posts: 5 | From: Seattle Wa. | Registered: Mar 2007  |  IP: Logged |  Chewy Full Throttle Member Member # 2184 posted                        Wasn't that easy There are two ways to adjust the parking brake. The easy way (if you're lucky): Let the car slowly roll backwards and pull up on the brake handle. Repeat, repeat, then repeat several dozen more times until you notice the brake engages with the handle a bit lower. The hard way (but sure to work): Click here Posts: 1528 | From: North Augusta, SC | Registered: Apr 2003  |  IP: Logged |  2LOWUFO Just Started the Engine Member # 6042 posted                        Once gain.....Thank you...Thank you...Thank you!! Chewy, you seem to be a smart guy so you must use a Mac computer.If you ever need any advice in this area, the doctor is in. Semper Fi, Robert -------------------- When I wake up and see sky, not dirt; it's a good day. Posts: 5 | From: Seattle Wa. | Registered: Mar 2007  |  IP: Logged |  Chewy Full Throttle Member Member # 2184 posted                        The only thing I have with an Apple on it is my iPod, and it crashed the last two times I tried to do the 'recommended updates', so now I'm leaving it alone since it's out of warranty. If it ever stops working with my PC I'll consider updating it, but not until I find a way to back everything up. Posts: 1528 | From: North Augusta, SC | Registered: Apr 2003  |  IP: Logged |  Quick Reply Message: HTML is not enabled. UBB Code™ is enabled. Instant Graemlins     Printer-friendly view of this topic Hop To: Select a Forum:   Category: Announcements and News -------------------- Announcements and News   Category: C5 Specific Topics -------------------- C5 Technical and Performance C5 General Topics Z06/LS6 Specific Topics   Category: C6 Specific Topics -------------------- C6 General Topics C6 Technical and Performance Z06/LS7 Specific Topics ZR1/LS9 Specific Topics   Category: C7 Specific Topics -------------------- C7 Speculation   Category: C1 through C4 Corvettes -------------------- C1, C2, C3, and C4 Topics   Category: Events -------------------- Local Events National Events   Category: Miscellaneous Topics -------------------- Racing Almost Anything Goes Other Cars Car Care Humor Classifieds   Category: For Moderators Only -------------------- Moderators Only Contact Us | C5Forum.com UBB.classic™ 6.7.0

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