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Air Cleaner Coolant Recovery Tank
Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
Engine Oil Fill Cap
Engine Oil Dipstick
Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
Coolant High Fill Reservoir
Then release the hood strut by moving it
to the centered
position and lowering the hood. Lower the hood until
the bottom of the hood is the same height as the top of
the windshield, then release it.
Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are
on,
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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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Wheelbase ...................... 96.2" (2 444 mm)
Front ........................ 57.7" (1 466 mm)
Tread
Rear
Coupe and Convertible
.......... 59.1 'I (1 500 mm)
ZR-1 ........................ 60.6" (1 539 mm)
Length ........................ 178.5" (4 535 mm)
Coupe ........................ 70.7'' (1 796 mm)
Width
Convertible and ZR- 1 ............ 73.1 'I (1 856 mm)
Coupe and
ZR- 1 ............... 46.3" (1 177 mm)
Convertible ................... 47.3" (1 202 mm)
Height
Power Curves -- LT1 Engine
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Power Curves
LT1 Engine
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