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1988 - 1996 Corvette Caliper Pictorial The following pictures and information are used here with permission by Jeff Kopp, Wholesale Parts Manager, Superior Chevrolet, Merriam, KS. Below are some pictures and descriptions that show some of the... Read More

Subject: BRAKE SERVICE LIGHT/ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) LIGHT COMES ON, FALSE CODE 83Model and Year: 1992-93 CORVETTESource: Chevrolet Service BulletinBulletin Number: 93-224-5CONDITION:Brake service light (red) and ABS light (amber) come on and... Read More

From GM TechLink, July 2004: Owners of some Corvettes have experienced Service ABS, Service Active Handling and Service Traction Control messages. Wheel speed sensor codes may be set. This condition may be caused by replacing the OEM rubber brake... Read More

Make : CHEVROLETModel : CORVETTEYear : 2005Manufacturer : GENERAL MOTORS CORP. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V525000 Recall Date : OCT 27, 2004Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSPotential Number... Read More

Recall #: 04086 Date: n/a Subject:  04086 -- Rear Brake Lining Routing Model(s): 2005 Chevrolet Corvette ConditionGeneral Motors has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2004 and 2005 model year... Read More

Cross-drilled brake rotors (fig. 16 -attached) are being used on the 2005 1/2 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP, and available on the 2005 Chevrolet C6 Corvette and the upcoming Cadillac XLR-V.If required, these brake rotors can be machined on a lathe in a... Read More

Brake PadsFor 2006, a new brake pad is introduced on the Z51 Corvettes for reduced operating noise. It is quieter than the pad used in 2005.TIP: Use European specification brake pads for autocross competition. However, operating noise will be noticed... Read More

Service Bulletin #:  05-05-23-007 Date: August 2005 Subject:  Information on Visual Brake Rotor Surface Cracking Model(s): 2005 - 2006 Chevrolet Corvette with Heavy Duty Brakes (RPO J55) Attached below is the PDF document for this... Read More

The ZR1 Corvette is equipped with ceramic brake rotors (fig. 4 and 5) , which offer a number of benefits over cast iron rotors:   - No fading - Wet effectiveness - No thermal deflection - Consistent pedal travel - No corrosion -... Read More

How to Replace Your Front Brakes by Lars Grimsrud©2010 Lars Grimsrud. This article may not be published or distributed without the written permission of the author Rev. B 1-2-10 This tech paper will discuss the replacement of the front... Read More