I need to learn all about Corvette brakes

[Tim S.]

Re: I need to learn all about Corvette brakes

about 30 years ago, i was using a Craftsman line wrench to remove a frozen fitting on one of our midyears(that had lived thru years of salt-contaminated W.Va roads).The Craftsman wrench broke in two, and my precious little knuckles slamed into the frame, bringing blood to the surface. i got in my truck with the broken sears wrench, went to their store and traded the broken wrench for a new one. went home, used a little heat on the fitting, positioned the new Craftsman on the fitting and it promptly broke in two like its older sibling had done.Old laceration erupted for the second time that day. Swore i'd never use another Craftsman POS again and started replacing all my hand tools with Mr Snap-on. Have never broken a Snap-on line wrench since. mike

These are the best money spent! My knuckles, my fittings, and my attitude are all thankful! Without doubt, on hand tools, you get what you pay for!
Tim

[Dale S.]

Re: I need to learn all about Corvette brakes

For what its worth, an old time mechanic showed me how to lock a pair of Vise grips over the open end of the flare wrench, to keep the open end of the "C" from opening up. He then used the wrench and Vise grip like a "t" handle wrench. A little penatrating oil and it did not round off the nut on the brake line. I hope I explained ths clear enough. Dale

[Gerard F.]

Re: I need to learn all about Corvette brakes

Great tip, Dale

I recently had to buy new brake caliper lines when I recently removed the calipers. Wish I had your tip then.

[Greg H.]

Re: I need to learn all about Corvette brakes

what are the bleeder valves for on the master cylinder? All the bench bleeding tips I've found don't use these. Can I simply put a hose to these bleeders rather than use the brake line ports in order to bleed the MC?

[John H.]

Re: I need to learn all about Corvette brakes

what are the bleeder valves for on the master cylinder? All the bench bleeding tips I've found don't use these. Can I simply put a hose to these bleeders rather than use the brake line ports in order to bleed the MC?

Greg -

The bleeders on the master cylinder serve no useful purpose, which is why they were eliminated.

[Don S.]

Re: I need to learn all about Corvette brakes

If you replace the seals yourself use ONLY brake fluid for the cleaning of the cyliders and pistons. DO NOT USE any other solvent.. Dont ask how I know.

Don