1995 CHEVROLET CORVETTE brake

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When using concentrated washer fluid,
follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
adding water.
Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer
fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze
and damage your washer fluid tank and
other parts of the washer system. Also,
water doesn’t clean as well
as washer fluid.
0 Fill your washer fluid tank only 3/4 full
when it’s very cold. This allows for
expansion, which could damage the tank if
it is completely full.
windshield washer.
It can damage your
washer system and paint.
Don’t use radiator antifreeze in your
Brakes
Brake Master Cylinder
Your brake master cylinder is here. It is filled with
DOT-3 brake fluid.
There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in
your master cylinder might go down. The first is that the
brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during
normal brake lining wear. When new linings are put in,
the fluid level goes back up. The other reason is that
fluid is leaking out
of the brake system. If it is, you
should have your brake system fixed, since a leak means
that sooner
or later your brakes won’t work well, or
won’t work at all.
So, it isn’t a good idea to “top off’
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine your brake fluid. Adding brake fluid won’t correct a
leak. If you add fluid when your linings
are worn, then
you’ll have too much fluid when
you get new brake
linings. You should add (or remove) brake fluid, as
necessary, only when work is done on the brake
hydraulic system. On
vehicles equipped with the
LT5 (Code J) engine, the
brake warning light will come on when your brake fluid
falls to a low level. See “Brake System Warning Light”
in the Index.
For vehicles equipped with the
LT1 (Code P) engine,
refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to
check your brake fluid. See “Periodic Maintenance
Inspections” in the Index.
To Check Brake Fluid
You can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap.
Just look at the brake fluid reservoir.
The fluid level
should be above the MIN mark on the reservoir. If it
isn’t, have your brake system checked to see
if there is
a leak.
After work is done on the brake hydraulic system, make
sure the level is between the MIN and MAX
marks.
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When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake
fluid
-- such as Delco Supreme ll@ (GM Part
No. 1052535). Use new brake fluid from a sealed
container only, and always clean the brake fluid
reservoir cap before removing it.
NOTICE:
0 Don’t let someone put in the wrong kind of
fluid. For example, just
a few drops of
mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in
your brake system can damage brake
system parts
so badly that they’ll have to be
replaced.
Brake fluid can damage paint, so be careful
not to spill brake fluid on your vehicle.
If
you do, wash it off immediately. See
“Appearance Care” in the Index.
Brake Wear
Your Corvette has four-wheel disc brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make
a
high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are
worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come
and
go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except
when you are pushing
on the brake pedal firmly).
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Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a modem vehicle is complex. Its
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Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads
could result in costly brake repair.
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Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake
squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly
applied. This does not mean something is wrong with
your brakes.
Brake linings should always be replaced as complete
axle sets.
Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to
normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal
travel. This could be
a sign of brake trouble.
Brake Adjustment
As you make brake stops, your disc brakes
automatically adjust for wear. many
parts have to be
of top quality and work well
together if the vehicle is to have really good braking.
Vehicles we design and test have top-quality
GM brake
parts in them, as your Corvette does when
it is new.
When you replace parts of your braking system
-- for
example, when your brake linings wear down and you
have to have new ones put in
-- be sure you get new
genuine
GM replacement parts. If you don’t, your
brakes may no longer work properly. For example, if
someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your
vehicle, the balance between your front and rear brakes
can change
-- for the worse. The braking performance
you’ve come to expect can change
in many other ways if
someone puts
in the wrong replacement brake parts.
Battery
Every new Corvette has a Delco Freedom@ battery. You
never have to add water to one of these. When it’s time
for a new battery, we recommend a Delco Freedom@
battery. Get one that has the replacement number shown
on the original battery’s label. For battery replacement,
see your dealer or the Corvette Service Manual.
To
purchase a service manual, see “Service Publications” in
the Index.
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The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced
carefully at the factory
to give you the longest tire life
and best overall performance.
In most cases, you will not need to have your wheels
aligned again. However,
if you notice unusual tire wear
or your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the
alignment may need to be reset.
If you notice your
vehicle vibrating when driving
on a smooth road, your
wheels may need to be rebalanced.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted
or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel,
wheel bolts, and wheel nuts should be replaced.
If the
wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum
wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your
Chevrolet dealer
if any of these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the lund of wheel you need.
Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset, and be mounted the
same way as the one it replaces.
If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts,
or wheel nuts, replace them only with new
GM original equipment parts.
This way, you will be sure to have the
right wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for your
Corvette model.
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The wrong wheel can also cause problems with
bearing life, brake cooling,
speedometer/odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance,
and tire clearance to the body and chassis.
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2. Bl@k
3. Windshield Wipermasher Switch Assembly
4, Radio Receiver (Ignition)
5. Heated Mirrors, Heater and A/C Control Head,
Heater and NC Programmer
6. Light Switch, Daytime Running Lamps Module
7. Horn Relay
8. Hazard Flashers; Brake Switch
9. Crank-Air Bag
10. Crank-ParWNeutral Switch (Automatic); Clutch
Switch (Manual)
1 1. RH Illumination
12. LH Illumination
13. Console Illumination
14. Fuel Pump 1
15. Fuel Pump 2 (LT5)
16. Central Control Module; Daytime R
Module unning Lamps 17. Generator;
Automatic Transmission Vacuum Pump
(LT5); Valet Mode (LT5); EGR Circuit (LT5);
Oxygen Sensors (LT5)
18. A/C Compressor Clutch; Heater and A/C Control
Head; Heater and NC Programmer; Rear Defog
Relay
19. Accessory Plug
20. Heated Oxygen Sensors (LT1)
21. Fuel Pump Relay #2 (LT5); Selective Ride Control
Module; ABS Module; Brake Switch (Automatic);
Air Pump Relay; Air Bypass Valve (LT5)
22. Injectors #1,4,6,7 (LTl); Primary Injectors #1-8
(LT5); Ignition Coil (LT5)
23. Injectors #2,3,5, 8 (LTl); Secondary SF1 Control
Modules (LT5)
24. Turn Signal Flashers
25. Ignition Coil and Ignition Coil Module (LT1)
26. Passive Keyless Entry Module
27. Instrument Cluster; Driver Information Center;
Air Bag Denn; Acceleration Slip Regulation
Switch (LT5)

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FUEL PUMP
ABWASR ECU
A/C BLOWER
RR DEFOG
IGNITION
IGNITION
BRAKE HYDRAULICS
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3.
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Engine Control Module
Fuel
Pump
Anti-Lock Brakes; Acceleration Slip Regulation System
A/C Blower
Rear Defogger
Ignition
Ignition
Brake Hydraulics
Underhood Lamps Fuse
Your Corvette has one
single fuse underhood for
the underhood
lamps. The
fuse is under the hood
on
the driver’s sidemarker
lamp assembly.
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3,000 Miles (5 000 km)
17 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. *
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
6,000 Miles (10 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate the suspension, $teering and
An Emission Control Service. *
transmission shift linkage, parking brake
cable guides, underbody contact points and
linkage
(or every 6 months, whichever
occurs first).
I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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