2017 - 2019 Corvette: Service Bulletin: Brake Cooling Deflectors/Ducts for J56 and J57 Brakes (Track Use Only)


#16-NA-363: Brake Cooling Deflectors/Ducts for J56 and J57 Brakes (Track Use Only) - (Feb 26, 2018)

Subject Brake Cooling Deflectors/Ducts for J56 and J57 Brakes (Track Use Only)

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Chevrolet

Corvette Grand Sport and Z06

2017

2019

 

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Chevrolet

Corvette ZR1

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2019

 

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All

Involved Region or Country

North America, Europe, Japan, Middle East, Russia

Additional Options (RPO)

Equipped with Brake System (J56 or J57)

Condition

Dealers and customers may question what should be done with the loose shipped brake cooling deflectors, brake cooling ducts, and metal blocker rings while performing the pre-delivery inspection (PDI).

Correction


Brake cooling ducts and metal wheel blocker rings are intended for track use only.

Note: The metal wheel blocker rings are included with the J56 RPO brake system only.

These parts should not be installed during the PDI process. Only the front lower control arm deflectors should be installed during the PDI process.


Only install the front lower control arm plastic brake cooling deflector during the PDI process.


The additional brake cooling parts should be provided to the customer. The customer may want the parts installed prior to his or her track event.

Version

3

Modified

December 13, 2016 – Added additional RPO J57 and added Note regarding the metal wheel blocker rings being only equipped with RPO J56.

February 26, 2018 – Updated the Models and added the 2018-2019 Model Years.

 



Article ID: 1392
Created: April 3, 2018
Last Updated: April 3, 2018

Online URL: https://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/tech/knowledgebase/article/2017-2019-corvette-service-bulletin-brake-cooling-deflectors-ducts-for-j56-and-j57-brakes-track-use-only-1392.html