1997 Chevrolet Corvette Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Chevrolet Corvette cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> PBR Dual Piston Front Disc Brake -> Rotor, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GAS

  • Remove caliper as described under "Caliper Service."
  • Remove caliper mounting bracket att...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Chevrolet Corvette cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Adjustments -> AC-Delco Single Diaphragm Type -> AC-Delco Tandem Diaphragm Type -> Air Method -> Brake Pedal -> Gauge Method -> Pushrod -> Toyota/GM Single Diaphragm Type
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GAS

Brake Pedal
Toyota/GM Single Diaphragm Type
  • With engine running and brake pedal in rest position, measure distance between face of pedal and floor mat.
  • If distance is not 5.79-6.18 inches, adjust pedal height as follows:
    • Remove left lower instrument panel trim section and air duct.
    • Loosen stop lamp switch sufficiently to gain clearance for pedal adjustment.
    • Loosen locknut and rotate pedal pushrod as needed to obtain specified pedal height, then tighten locknut.
    • Adjust position of brake light switch so that plunger lightly contacts pedal stopper and brake lamps are off when pedal is release...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Chevrolet Corvette cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> PBR Dual Piston Front Disc Brake -> Brake Pad Service -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GAS

Removal
  • Remove brake caliper as described under "Caliper Service."
  • Position suitable pliers over caliper and center of inboard shoe and lining, Fig. , then squeeze pliers to bottom pistons in caliper bores.
  • Remove shoe and lining assemblies.
Installation
  • Install inboard shoe and...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Chevrolet Corvette cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GAS

Master Cylinder
  • Disconnect retainer and electrical connector from fluid level sensor.
  • Drain brake fluid from master cylinder reservoir.
  • Plug hose to prevent fluid loss or contamination.
  • Disconnect brake pipes from master cylinder.
  • Plug open pipes to prevent fluid loss or contamination.
  • R...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Chevrolet Corvette cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> PBR Single Piston Rear Disc Brake -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Chevrolet Corvette cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> PBR Single Piston Rear Disc Brake -> Description
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GAS

This rear caliper, Fig. , consists of a single piston and an aluminum housing which is suspended in a mounting bracket through two slide pins. Hydraulic pressure, created by applying force to the brake pedal, acts equally against the piston and the bottom of the caliper bore to move the piston outward. This action slides the caliper inward, resulting in a clamping action on the brake rotor. This clamping act...

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