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05-09-2016 | #1 |
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Stainless brake hose for ZR-1
Hello again everyone,
its been long time i didn't ask for help i have an issue with stainless brake hose i've decided to change my brake hose on my Z with some braided stainless one because i've found that the pedal feel was too soft and i've changed also the pads with hawks i've bought the one from ecklers (http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1988-1993.html) but unfortunately the front one cannot be mounted because the fixation part seem too thin for the front brakes it seems that it was ok for the rear one moreover the pedal feel is still the same even with new pads does anyone know where i can found some stailess brake hose that can be mounted on the front brakes ? and how i can improve the pedal feel strangely it feels ok when i press one time the brake and that i press again but it's really not pratictal Thanks for your help |
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Re: Stainless brake hose for ZR-1
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As for the brake line, I don't know which vendor to recommend. I suggest, once you replace brake lines, to flush the system with new brake fluid. |
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05-09-2016 | #3 |
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Re: Stainless brake hose for ZR-1
picked up mine at doug rippie motorsports
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05-09-2016 | #4 |
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Re: Stainless brake hose for ZR-1
OP - you mentioned "fixation part". Do you mean where the brake hose meets the hard-lines at the frame rail? That is what I always thought would be the difference in the '94+ and the '88 - '92 but I never had a reason to compare. The fronts are indexed to the frame rail bracket to avoid assembly line conflicts. A match of the indexing allows the clip to secure the hose to the bracket, unless indexed properly the clip should not fit. How do the fronts compare in length to those that you bought? Actually a '93 OE is cataloged as different for the '93 and it's mention L & R are the same.
I never understood the brake hoses and I always suggested "caution" when the subject came up. I actually never understood it not being questioned more frequently. What year is your car? |
05-09-2016 | #5 |
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Re: Stainless brake hose for ZR-1
David,
OP's profile indicates 90Z. Checking Davies Corvette parts catalog, 88-92, 93, 94-96 front hoses have different part number. I think they are the same at caliper. Difference must be at flex hose to hard line termination. |
05-09-2016 | #6 |
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Re: Stainless brake hose for ZR-1
Got mine from Summit racing. Went with Russel brand. They fit perfectly.
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05-10-2016 | #7 |
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Re: Stainless brake hose for ZR-1
Another option: Take your old hoses to a hose fabricator.
They can duplicate the length, and either use your old connectors or match new ones. Last edited by tf95ZR1; 05-10-2016 at 02:20 AM. Reason: Wanted 2 |
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Re: Stainless brake hose for ZR-1
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Did you use your original Bango Bolts? I assume the year of your ZR-1 is 94'? |
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06-30-2016 | #9 | |
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Re: Stainless brake hose for ZR-1
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1. C5-Z06 Calipers and Brackets. C5-Z06 Calipers Ebay C5-Z06 Caliper Brackets Ebay 2. Bracket Bolt Kits. #14121 (Caliper Guide Pin) and Brake Hardware Kit (Spacers and Seals) #H5634Q at O'Reilly Auto Parts. 3. Adapters. (Corvette C4 to C5-Z06 conversion brackets, late spindle) C4 to C5-Z06 Conversion Adapters (Ebay) (Note the countersunk surface for Bracket Boss) 4. SS Brake Lines. Russel SS Brake Lines for 95' I used two aluminum washers under the Banjo Bolt Head and one aluminum washer between the brake line adapter and Banjo Bolt Port on the Calipers. The two washers keep the brake fluid port in the Banjo bolt centered on the brake line adapter. NO LEAKS Installation of Wilwood Rotors and C4 to C5-Z06 Conversion for a 95' ZR-1
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05-10-2016 | #10 |
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Re: Stainless brake hose for ZR-1
WVZR-1
it's this part that cannot be mounted on the front brake its too thin to be tighten correctly i didn't precise but yes it's a '90 ZR-1 @secondchance : i've already replaced the liquid and purged the system but it's still the same |
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