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Burning Brakes

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  • About MakoJoe
    Name
    Joe
    Location
    Castle Rock CO
    Occupation
    Systems Administrator
    Year & Model
    1977 Covette
    Color
    White
    Mods
    All Factory when I bought it.
    Biography
    This is my first Corvette and have owned other classics from the 1970s in the past.
    Country of Residence
    US

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  • Last Activity: 10-17-2015 09:28 PM
  • Member Since: 04-17-2013

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  1. MakoJoe
    10-17-2013 10:02 PM
    Did it work? I know that manual brakes can be more finicky than power brakes and the stopping power requires more leg power. Here is a Website for Diags if it did not.

    http://www.classicperform.com/TechBo...oubleshoot.htm

    I did notice in your post you questioned the Proportioning Valve. Which is why I asked you to rebleed the Front Left for the pulling issue.

    The function of the proportioning valve is to limit pressure to the rear brakes relative to pedal force, especially when high pressure is required to apply the front disc. This prevents the rear wheels from locking up as weight is shifted forward during braking. Proportioning Valves are generally located in the brake line to the rear brakes and sometimes are incorporated into the master cylinder. They are available as either preset or adjustable valves. Note that adjustable proportioning valves are not DOT approved for street driving and should only be used for racing applications!
  2. 1george
    10-12-2013 09:18 AM
    Thanks Joe
    Yes, I did bleed them in the exact order you said.

    I'll change the left front hose and bleed both front lines again and see what happens.

    Appreciate your advice

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