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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-08-2024, 08:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 672
Posted By mikeb

Just to finish up with what I all did. I did...

Just to finish up with what I all did.
I did use the short pin on the booster, with the adaptor plug in the master cylinder throat, which J.Abbott suggests are the correct parts for the '76 set-up....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-30-2024, 09:33 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 672
Posted By mikeb

I did have to shim one rotor (one stud on LF),...

I did have to shim one rotor (one stud on LF), the other 3 were all within .010" (did that last fall, I know I posted a thread about it).
But, it gives me hope that maybe I should redo this, as I've...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-30-2024, 09:26 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 672
Posted By mikeb

I bench bled the new, plus the previous 2 NAPA...

I bench bled the new, plus the previous 2 NAPA unit 3 times.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-29-2024, 08:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 672
Posted By mikeb

:rofl: :thumbs: Hopefully, this weekend I'll...

:rofl:
:thumbs:
Hopefully, this weekend I'll finish up, but weather doesn't look to cooperate (still winter in the mid-west).
Pedal is already better response then the old system but low (as...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-29-2024, 08:02 PM
Replies: 1,537
Views: 1,104,497
Posted By mikeb

Voxx B/G Old school 15 x 8, 255/60 rears, 235/60...

Voxx B/G Old school 15 x 8, 255/60 rears, 235/60 fronts. 1.25" spacers to clear calipers.
Next set I'll go with 17 " wheels to drop the spacers....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-29-2024, 05:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 672
Posted By mikeb

I'm going to load up on gabbapetin tonight to...

I'm going to load up on gabbapetin tonight to fight off the stiff back I'll have tomorrow, after laying on
my back for over 3 hours getting the booster out, and the new one in. This is one job I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-26-2024, 07:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 672
Posted By mikeb

I could always go with rebuilt Delco parts (and I...

I could always go with rebuilt Delco parts (and I just may), but I'm really looking to get the bright, shiny stuff in :D
I might look at Tuff Stuff before Delco.
I've already put (2) brand new NAPA...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-26-2024, 02:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 672
Posted By mikeb

MBM (China). Doubt that I'll find any, but I'll...

MBM (China).
Doubt that I'll find any, but I'll look.3.
Found an on-line site for them:
This kit features a universal booster that has the short pin in the front of the booster.
The new cylinder...
Forum: C3 General
03-26-2024, 01:38 PM
Replies: 12,480
Views: 1,146,383
Posted By mikeb

Over in the tech section, Chrome brake booster/MC possible problems

For those with experience with ZIP products, please take a look.
I'm uneasy about the push rods they included.
Thanks....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-26-2024, 01:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 672
Posted By mikeb

Anyone ever us a ZIP products chrome brake booster/MC ? push rod problems

1976.
I bought a replacement booster and MC from zip products, and I may be having
a problem with the push rods they included.
See 1st picture.
The included a spacer that goes inside the throat...
Forum: C3 General
02-29-2024, 10:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 673
Posted By mikeb

Dude, drop it off by me. I'll give you a new...

Dude, drop it off by me.
I'll give you a new set of covers for the trashed mill.
Even.
Forum: C3 General
02-29-2024, 06:05 PM
Replies: 12,480
Views: 1,146,383
Posted By mikeb

Well, it's about time I replaced my 19 y/o tires:...

Well, it's about time I replaced my 19 y/o tires: Thread is maybe 7.5K miles, no cracking,
but stiff as hell. No power steering, it's tough to steer....
Forum: C3 General
12-22-2023, 04:44 PM
Replies: 12,480
Views: 1,146,383
Posted By mikeb

Nothing major like some of yall doing, but I...

Nothing major like some of yall doing, but I finally got some help today to re-install the hood.
Daughter and son-in-law stopped over. Took about 10 minutes, with 2 adjustments to get the hood
to...
Forum: C3 General
12-14-2023, 03:22 PM
Replies: 12,480
Views: 1,146,383
Posted By mikeb

Took the hood off my '76 and put a new liner on...

Took the hood off my '76 and put a new liner on it.
Doing it in the house, to cold out in the garage.
...
Forum: C3 General
11-16-2023, 09:21 AM
Replies: 295
Views: 17,170
Posted By mikeb

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Forum: C3 General
11-16-2023, 09:10 AM
Replies: 12,480
Views: 1,146,383
Posted By mikeb

Yesterday was a nice 65 degree day here, so I got...

Yesterday was a nice 65 degree day here, so I got the bike and the car out for rides.
Went 2 towns over in the '76 to pick up some antifreeze for the truck.
Brake pedal is awesome. Going to regret...
Forum: C3 General
11-12-2023, 10:07 AM
Replies: 781
Views: 212,615
Posted By mikeb

I read the link you posted about the wheels, and...

I read the link you posted about the wheels, and got to thinking, the original tank sticker may still be on your car.
Not an expert on that, but others here will chime in on it.
That sticker may or...
Forum: C3 General
11-06-2023, 03:39 PM
Replies: 12,480
Views: 1,146,383
Posted By mikeb

Walked over to the NAPA store Saturday, and...

Walked over to the NAPA store Saturday, and bought a new master brake cylinder.
Installed it today, and I now have what I consider a "good" brake pedal. Instead of
3/4 of the way to the floor, it...
Forum: C3 General
11-04-2023, 04:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,183
Posted By mikeb

Thinking about these to replace my stock rallys' ...

Thinking about these to replace my stock rallys'
245/60/15 x 7 fronts, 255/60/15 x 8 rears.
Just replaced my rotors and calipers(painted to match car color)
what say C3G?
...
Forum: C3 General
11-04-2023, 04:01 PM
Replies: 12,480
Views: 1,146,383
Posted By mikeb

:rofl: The "never ending story". Picked...

:rofl:

The "never ending story".

Picked up a new master brake cylinder today, for next week's project.
And so it goes.....
Forum: C3 General
10-26-2023, 04:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,976
Posted By mikeb

All great selections, so hard to choose just one.

All great selections, so hard to choose just one.
Forum: C3 General
10-25-2023, 09:48 PM
Replies: 12,480
Views: 1,146,383
Posted By mikeb

Replaced the original front rotors, plus the...

Replaced the original front rotors, plus the rears. Also replaced the calipers with
brand new units (not rebuilt). Only needed (1) shim on the driver front (.005").
Had a busted stud in the rear,...
Forum: C3 General
10-24-2023, 06:08 PM
Replies: 12,480
Views: 1,146,383
Posted By mikeb

I'll visit the NAPA, 2 blocks away. ...

I'll visit the NAPA, 2 blocks away.

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/2000x901/20231024_153313_69447523fa62566aece3a13d0f6b73bda5b9f7f5.jpg...
Forum: C3 General
10-24-2023, 10:10 AM
Replies: 12,480
Views: 1,146,383
Posted By mikeb

Nice surprise on the front stoop yesterday. My...

Nice surprise on the front stoop yesterday. My calipers arrived.
Going to prep them up today (paint). Pix to follow.
Haven't received the rotors yet, but a brake job is in the near future.
Forum: C3 General
10-20-2023, 09:30 PM
Replies: 12,480
Views: 1,146,383
Posted By mikeb

Not sure how to do this, I did mention somewhere...

Not sure how to do this, I did mention somewhere it's above my pay grade, and I'm retired.



Pedal returns fine, don't think it's the booster. When I pressure bled the master, I had the vacuum...
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