1993 CHEVROLET CORVETTE brakes

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CHECK-
I OR SERVICE
Parking Brake
and Automatic
Transmission P (Park)
Mechanism Check
Underbody
Flu&ing
WHAT TO DO
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to mrn the key to Lack in each shift lever
position,
With an automatic transmission, the key should turn to Lock only when the shift.levex is.h
With a manual transmission, the key should turn to Lock only when the shift lever is in
On vehicles with a key release button, try to turn the key to Lock without pressing -the button.
.The key should:turn to Luck only with the key button depressed. On all vehicles, the key should
come out only .in Lack. :'a
. ~ -~
P (park).
R (Reverse).
~ ~~ ~
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing~downhill.- Keeping your foot on the r . cI dar
brake, set the parking .brake.
To check the. parking brake: With the- engine running and transmission .in N (Neutral), slowly
-remove foot pressure from the regular-brake pedal. Do this until the vehicleiis held by the
parking brake only.
To check the P. (Park) mechanism's holding ability: Shift to P (Park). Then release all brakes.
At least every spring use distilled water to flush any cortosive materials from the underbody.
Take care to
dean thoroughly any areas where mud.and other debris can collect.

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Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall).
You should let your- GM dealer's service department or other qualified ssvj,cg [email protected] do these j-obs. Make sure any necessary
repairs are completed
at once.
INSPECTION
OR SERVICE
Steering and
Suspension Inspection
Tire and Wheel
Inspection
Exhaust System
Inspection
~-
Rear Axle Service
Brake System
Inspection
WHAT SHOULD BE DOME
Inspect. the front and rear susp-ension and steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts,
signs of wear, or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering lines and hoses. for proper
hookup,
bindmg-, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.
Inspect the tires for uneven wear or damage. If there is irregular or premature wear, check the
wheel alignment. Inspect for damaged wheels.
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the
body neat the exhaust system. Look for broken,
damaged, missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, holes, loose connections, or
other conditions which could cause a heat buildup in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes
into the- vehicle.
See the Index under Engine Exhaust.
Check:the gear lubricant leve1.h the rear axle and add if needed. See the Index: under Rear Axle.
A fluid loss in this system;may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair it if needed.
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Inspect
-other brake parts, .hcluding calipers, parking brake, etc. Check parking brake adju\
stment. You
may need
to have your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions result in
frequent braking.
NOTE:. A low brake fluid level can indicate worn disc brake pads which may need to be
serviced.
Also, if 'the brake system warning light stays on or comes on, something may be wrong
with .the brake system. See the Index under Brake System Warning Light. 'If your anti-lock brake
systemwarning light stays on, comes on or flashes, something may be wrong with the anti-lock
brake system. See the Index under Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.

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The foilwing publications covering the operation and servicing of pur vehicle- can be purchased by filling out the Sewice Publications Order Form
in this book and mailing it with- mur check, moiley OM& or credit card ififormatioil to Helm, Incorporated (address listed below).
PRODUCT SERVICE PUBLICATIONS
Product Service Publi.cations(PSP's), are.buftetins, lettersand a\
rticles
published for traihed dealer service personnel.
See Service Public&
tions listed previously in
this section.
A cumulative index is published quarterly during the current miodel
year. The indexes list all PSP's published-by Chevrolet in the model year.
PSP lndex
Year Form Number Price
199.3 PSPI-93 ............................... Free
1992 PSPI-92 ............................... Free
1991 PSPI-91 ............................... Free
t990 PSPI-90 ................... ~. .......... Free
NOTE: Form Numbers for individual Product Service Publications may
be-found
in the PSP index; Prices are $4.00 for the first PSP and $2.00
for each additional PSP on the Same order.
PSP Bound Bulletin Book (Comple?e,'Vear Bulletiins)
Year Description Form Number Price
1991 All PSP'S .................... PSP-91-4 40.00
1090 All PSP'S .................... PSP-90-4 40.00
For subscription information call Helm, Incorporated.
SERVtCE MANUALS
Service Manuals have the diagnosis, repair and overhaul information
on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steer-
ing, body,
etc.
Model Form Number Price
1993 Chevrolet
Corvette .............. ST-364-93 $43.00.
'Please specify special body or engine types on order form. Write
information in
the Form Number column. For example: Turbo,
Convertible.
OWNER'S41NFORMATIOM
Owner publications are written directly for ownersand intended to pro-
vide basic operational information about the vehicie.
1993 Chevrotet Corvette Owner's Manual
tn Portfolio: lncludes~htfolio, Owner's Manuar'and Mrranty Bookfet,
1993 Chevrolet Corvette- ln-Portfolio ..... .16161'892 $60.00-
(Not including ZR1)
3993 Chevrolet CorvettaZRI in-Portfolio . .1016f894 $70.00
Without Portfoiio: Includes Owner's Manuab
1993 Chevrolet Corvette Without Portfolio .lo193590 $20.00
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CURRENT & PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS Address all inquiries to: HELM, INCORPORATED
Service Publications are. available for current and past model Chevrolet PO. Box On30
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MI 48207
name of vehicle. Credit Card Orders ONLY 1-800-782-4356
For information and inquiries call: (313) 883-1430

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Brakes, Anti-Lock ........................... 173
Active Light .................................... 117
Service Light ................................. 117
Braking ............................................. 172
Braking Emergencies ....................... 178
. Anti-Lo.ck Brake System .............. ‘173
Braking Technique ........................... I32
“Break-In, ” New Vehicle .................... 59
Bu&ling Up (see Safe@ Belts)
Bulb ‘Replacement
Back-up Light ................................ 277
Center High-Momte-d
Cornering Lights. ........................... 277
Fog Light ....................in................. 275
‘Rear Cargo Light ........................... 278
Side Marker Lights ....................... 277
Taillight ............................................. 2%
.Turn Signals, Front and Rear ....... 276
Bulbs, Replacement .......................... 514
Cpcities and Specifications ........ 389
Carbon Monoxide in
Exhaust ........................ 59, 79, 80, 2
stop Light ............................. 278: 279
Headlight ........................................ 273
158
Cassette Tape Player
Center
Storage Console ....................... 95
Central Control Module ..................... 120
Chains,
Tire ............................. 236, 288
Changing a .Flat .Tire ........................ 225
Charging System Light ..................... 118
Check . Gauges Light ........................ 108
Checking
Brake Fluid .................................... 270
Engine Coolant ............................... 262
(see Audio Systems)
h@e Oil Level .................... 249, 250
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 269
Rear Axle Fluid .............................. 261
Safety Belt Systems ................... ...,.. 37
Transmission Fluids ...... 257,258, 259
Under the Hood .............................. 245
Ch~d Paint Spotting .................... 303
CMd Restraints .................................. 33
CWhn and Safety Belts ............. 32, 36
Cigarette Lighter ................................. 96
Cinch Fawe .................................... 24
Circuit Breakers & Fuses ................. 305
city, Driving ..................................... 190
Checking Things
8
Cleaner. Air ..................................... 254
Aluminum Wheels ................ 296. 301
Carpet ............................................ 292
Cassette Player
.............................. 160
Compact Discs .............................. 160
Convertible
. Rear Window ....................... 125, 298
Top ............................................... 297
“Dulso”’-Coated Molding ............... 294
~ngine .............................................. 301
Fabric .............................................. 290
Fibeiglass Springs ........................ 303
Finis3l ................................................ .OO
Foreign Material .............................. 302
Glass .............................................. 295-
.Hardtop ......................................... 300
hide of Your Corvette ................. 2510
Instrument Panel .......................... 294
Leather or Vinyl ............................ 293
Outside of Your Corvette .............. 296.
Power Antenna .............................. 161
Removable Roof Panels ................. 297
%oft Touch” Surfaces .................... 293
Special Problems ........................... 292
Cleaning
Safety Belts
.................................... 295