dang nabbit

[oceangal]

Is that how you spell that??
Well on the 13th my brake light went on, its been at my bf's house for a week. Unfortunately the (okay this is where you find out I know nothing about cars!) valves that you bleed the brakes with are snapped off the calipers. The front set is that way, not sure about the back yet. That sort of bites. He is going to try and fix them if not new calipers are in my future. I found a whole set on ebay for 299. anyone know of any better deals??
Thanks all, Lori

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=7992681475

 

[MoeJr]

That's a solid deal. I would jump on it.

 

[Chas]

whole set? is that all 4 brake calipers? or just 2 ?Chas

Is that how you spell that??
Well on the 13th my brake light went on, its been at my bf's house for a week. Unfortunately the (okay this is where you find out I know nothing about cars!) valves that you bleed the brakes with are snapped off the calipers. The front set is that way, not sure about the back yet. That sort of bites. He is going to try and fix them if not new calipers are in my future. I found a whole set on ebay for 299. anyone know of any better deals??
Thanks all, Lori

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=7992681475

 

[MoeJr]

Chas, If you click on the auction link it says it is for 4 calipers,2 sets of pads and the rubber brake hoses.

 

[Chas]

that seems like a good price then...as long as they are in good standing....chas

Chas, If you click on the auction link it says it is for 4 calipers,2 sets of pads and the rubber brake hoses.

 

[lnirenberg]

Happy to be part of the Corvette family!

Still happy? Old cars are like old houses. Just when you think your ahead of the curve bam the money pit calls again. Has anyone troubleshot the brake light before running off and buying new calipers? I am not absolutely sure but I believe I've seen threads that deal with tapping out the broken bleeder valves and replacing them which would be a lot cheaper in the long run--this assumes that the calipers are not leaking and in need of replacement regardless of the bleeder valves. As to your nomenclature, you appear to be learning quickly young Skywalker.

 

[L48]

you appear to be learning quickly young Skywalker.

Please don't let a few broken bleeders crush the rebellion!

Oceangal: I'm not sure but I would say "dag nabbit".

 

[srs244]

Still happy? Old cars are like old houses. Just when you think your ahead of the curve bam the money pit calls again. Has anyone troubleshot the brake light before running off and buying new calipers? I am not absolutely sure but I believe I've seen threads that deal with tapping out the broken bleeder valves and replacing them which would be a lot cheaper in the long run--this assumes that the calipers are not leaking and in need of replacement regardless of the bleeder valves. As to your nomenclature, you appear to be learning quickly young Skywalker.

what kind of feel are you getting out of the brakes?? are they going soft?? are they getting sqwooshy (my spelling is probably as good as yours, oceangal, lol). i would sure check the electrical circuit before i tore up the brake system. are the pads in decent shape (a physical inspection of pad remaining in each caliper). was (is) the fluid level in the master cylinder depleated?? lots of stuff to check in my opinion before you have to replace calipers (unless as stated above they are in need of it ie: leaking, etc). do a search as i remember a thread recently dealing with replacing the bleed nipples as opposed to replacing the whole caliper because they were snapped off.

steve

 

[jdp6000]

The brake light usually goes on when you pull the emergency brake handle up. did you do this by accident? Try pushing the handle down. Do your emergency brakes work?

Jim

 

[wishuwerehere82]

Lori,

The brake light will come on when you lose pressure to the system from the master cylinder to one of the brake lines. This sets off the switch in the proportioning valve that indicates that fluid is flowing at a lower pressure than the rest of the system.
Have your B.F. check the calipers and brake lines for leaks.
Check the fluid level in the reservoir, if it's low it must be going somewhere. If it's not low, then the system is holding fluid and probably is ingesting air into the calipers due to a runout problem with one of the rotors. If they are not true, they can actually suck air into the piston seals.
The E-bay price is very good. I hope the parts are too.

 

[wishuwerehere82]

Still happy? Old cars are like old houses. Just when you think your ahead of the curve bam the money pit calls again. Has anyone troubleshot the brake light before running off and buying new calipers? I am not absolutely sure but I believe I've seen threads that deal with tapping out the broken bleeder valves and replacing them which would be a lot cheaper in the long run--this assumes that the calipers are not leaking and in need of replacement regardless of the bleeder valves. As to your nomenclature, you appear to be learning quickly young Skywalker.

Oh yeah, now I remember how I broke off my first EZ-Out set.:L
If the parts don't break, the brake tools do.

 

[gmjunkie]

Oh yeah, now I remember how I broke off my first EZ-Out set.:L
If the parts don't break, the brake tools do.

Pete, I can drill them Puppy's out Slicker than scume on LA Swamp!! {Lower Alabama} junk!!

 

[oceangal]

Thanks all for the replies....I was driving along minding my own business when the light went on. The pads for sure needed replacing and looked worse than the pix where they show you when to replace them.
He is going to try and jack the back end up higher than the front - he told me this over one of 2 scorpion bowls...so I dont' remember the reason for it!
So now the pads and master cylinder have been replaced. He is still working on bleeding the lines and I guess the back end up higher might help?
I am in the middle of moving so I won't have much time for driving the vette so i guess if she has to be out of commission now is the time. So the force is still with me and I am not discouraged - well maybe a little bit cause the weather has cooled off a bit and I could drive without roasting!
Hey I hope you all have a great time in Carlisle! Take lots of pix!

 

[jdp6000]

Bleeding the brakes is a no brainer but follow the order suggested. book says bleed in the following order,left rear inner, left rear outer,right rear inner, right rear outer, left front and right front. Proceedure, open valve, attach bleeder tube to valve and run into a jar, fully depress brake and close valve, repeat steps for all. make sure master has fluid after each proceedure.

Jim

 

[oceangal]

Still happy? Old cars are like old houses. Just when you think your ahead of the curve bam the money pit calls again. Has anyone troubleshot the brake light before running off and buying new calipers? I am not absolutely sure but I believe I've seen threads that deal with tapping out the broken bleeder valves and replacing them which would be a lot cheaper in the long run--this assumes that the calipers are not leaking and in need of replacement regardless of the bleeder valves. As to your nomenclature, you appear to be learning quickly young Skywalker.

I did a search and couldn't find this - could it have been on another vette site?

 

[zgator]

"hehehe,that guy said nipples.

 

[lnirenberg]

I did a search and couldn't find this - could it have been on another vette site?

Its not on another vette site as this is the only one I frequent. I read so much info I can't be sure of the source. It could have been a recent article or tech column in one of the many vette mags I read. I have never tapped one out (fingers remaining firmly crossed) but I really can't imagine its a whole lot different than tapping out a broken fastener, just need a drill and a decent tap set. Body guys come in handy but you may want to trade the current B/F in for a mechanic at this point--otherwise it is death by a thousand cuts!

 

[oceangal]

Its not on another vette site as this is the only one I frequent. I read so much info I can't be sure of the source. It could have been a recent article or tech column in one of the many vette mags I read. I have never tapped one out (fingers remaining firmly crossed) but I really can't imagine its a whole lot different than tapping out a broken fastener, just need a drill and a decent tap set. Body guys come in handy but you may want to trade the current B/F in for a mechanic at this point--otherwise it is death by a thousand cuts!

Well if you think of where you might have seen it let me know :-D



No way! No trading this man he is a great guy and a definite keeper! Its just a bonus that he is as talented as he is. I wouldn't let him work on my car unless he agreed to let me pay him. He said no, I said you can't work on my car then and then we reached a compromise. He is also going to teach me how to do things so I can help with the car too
If I had known it was going to be so much more than pads I would have brought it to my mechanic, I feel bad that he is spending his firebird restoration time on my car :-( Not to mention his el camino 4x4 project and this old car he has that is like from the 30's. His basement is like a toy store for big boys!
He is the pit crew for an old friend and has been building cars and fixing them since he was like 15, went to school and training for both and working as either for many years. Thank God he is a patient man cause I think me and my car are going to drive him crazy!
The only bummer is spending money that I hadnt really budgeted on for this year and me thinks I won't be spending any money for U2 tix :-(

 

[Yoda]

Still happy? Old cars are like old houses. Just when you think your ahead of the curve bam the money pit calls again. Has anyone troubleshot the brake light before running off and buying new calipers? I am not absolutely sure but I believe I've seen threads that deal with tapping out the broken bleeder valves and replacing them which would be a lot cheaper in the long run--this assumes that the calipers are not leaking and in need of replacement regardless of the bleeder valves. As to your nomenclature, you appear to be learning quickly young Skywalker.

Lori,

Check out this THREAD I think it may be the Thread lnirenbreg is refering too about drilling out the old bleeder valves

Bud

 

[oceangal]

Thank you Bud! I tried but couldn't find it!