1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE brakes

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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 dealer’s service
department or other qualified service center do these jobs.
Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Proper procedures to perform these services may be
found in a service manual. See “Service and Owner
Publications” in the Index.
Steering and Suspension Inspection
Inspect the front and rear suspension 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 hook-up, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc.
Tire and Wheel Inspection
Inspect the tires for uneven wear or damage. If there is
irregular or premature wear, check the wheel alignment.
Inspect for damaged wheels.
Exhaust System Inspection
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body
near 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 build-up in the floor pan or could let
exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust”
in the Index.
Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection
Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are
cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, fittings
and clamps; replace as needed. Clean the outside of the
radiator and air conditioning condenser.
To help ensure
proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling system
and pressure cap is recommended at least once a year.
Rear Axle Service
Check the gear lubricant level in the rear axle and add if
needed. See “Rear Axle” in the Index.
A fluid loss may
indicate a problem. Check the axle and repair it
if needed.
Brake System Inspection
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and
rotors for surface condition. Inspect other brake parts,
including calipers, parlung brake, etc. You may need to
have your brakes inspected more often if your driving
habits or conditions result in frequent braking.
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The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling out
the Service Publication Order Form in this book and mailing it in with your check, money order,
or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below.)
CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1998 CHEVROLET
SERVICE MANUALS
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information
on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes,
electrical, steering, body, etc.
RETAIL SELL PRICE:
$90.00
TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL
This manual provides information on unit repair service
procedures, adjustments and specifications for the
1998 GM transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases.
RETAIL SELL PRICE:
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SERVICE BULLETINS
Service Bulletins give technical service information needed
to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks.
Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the
1 diagnosis and service of your vehicle.
OWNER’S INFORMATION
Owner publications are written directly for Owners and
intended to provide basic operational information about the
vehicle. The owner’s manual will include the Maintenance
Schedule for all models.
In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner’s Manual and
Warranty Booklet.
RETAIL SELL PRICE:
$1 5.00
Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only.
RETAIL SELL PRICE:
$1 0.00
CURRENT & PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS
Service Publications are available for current and past
model GM vehicles. To request an order form, please
specify year and model name of the vehicle.

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Accessory Outlet .............................. 2-59
Accessory Power Plug
........................... 6-63
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
...... 6-3
AirBag
....................................... 1-18
How Does it Restrain
.......................... 1-23
How it Works ................................ 1-20
Location
............................... 1.20. 1-21
Servicing
................................... 1-24
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-22
What Will
You See After it Inflates ............... 1-23
When Should it Inflate
......................... 1-22
Air Bag Readiness Light
.................... 1.20. 2.78
AirBagSystem
................................ 1-18
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-16
Air Conditioning
....................... 3.3. 3.7. 3.10
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-48
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-58
Antenna Integrated
................................... 3-30
PowerMast ................................. 3-29
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-22
Anti-Lock Brakes
...................................... 4-7
Brake System Warning Light
................ 2.78. 4.7
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
............. 2-80
Anti-Theft Radio
............................... 3-25
Appearance Care
............................... 6-52
Appearance Care Materials
....................... 6-6 1
Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-9 Ashtray
....................................... 2-58
Audio Equipment. Adding ........................ 3-27
Automatic
Audio Systems
................................. 3-12
Electronic Dual Climate Control System
............ 3-4
Overdrive
................................... 2-28
Transmission Check
........................... 7-12
Transmission Fluid ............................ 6-18
Transmission. Operation
....................... 2-26
Transmission. Park Mechanism Check
............ 7-14
Transmission. Shifting
......................... 2-26
Transmission. Starting Your Engine
.............. 2-22
Axle. Limited-Slip Rear
......................... 2-39
Axle. Rear
.................................... 6-21
Back-up Lamp Bulb Replacement
................. 6-37
Battery
....................................... 6-32
Jump Starting
................................. 5-3
Replacement. Remote Function Actuation (RFA) System
...................... 2-12
Warnings
................................ 5-3. 5-5
BBB Auto Line ................................. 8-9
Belt. Engine Accessory
.......................... 6-72
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-9
Blizzard
...................................... 4-26
Brake
Adjustment
.................................. 6-31
Fluid
....................................... 6-29
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.............................. 6-29
Parking
..................................... 2-32
PedalTravel
................................. 6-31
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-32
System Warning Light
......................... 2-79
Transmission Shift Interlock
.................... 2-36
Wear
....................................... 6-31
Brakes. Anti-Lock
............................... 4-7
Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock Check
........... 7- 13
Braking
........................................ 4-6
Braking in Emergencies
........................... 4-9
Break.In. New Vehicle
.......................... 2-20
BTSI
......................................... 2-36
BTSICheck
................................... 7-13
Bulb Replacement
......................... 6.33. 6.69
Canadian Roadside Assistance
.................... 8-7
Capacities and Specifications
...................... 6-70
Carbon Monoxide
.................... 2.15.2.37. 4.28
Cassette Deck Service
........................... 7- 11
Cassette Tape Player ............................ 3-12
CareofYour
................................. 3-28
Center Console
................................. 2-55
Certification Label
.............................. 4-29
Chains. Tire
................................... 6-51
Check Gages Light
.............................. 2-85
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-37
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-60
Child Restraints
................................ 1-27
Add-on
..................................... 1-27
Securing in the Passenger Seat Position
........... 1-28
Top Strap
.................................... 1-3 1
Types ...................................... 1-27
WheretoPut
................................ 1-27
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-58
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
....................... 6-64
Cleaner. Air
................................... 6-16
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
............................ 6-58
Coated Moldings
............................. 6-53
ConvenienceNet
............................. 6-54
Exterior LampsLenses
........................ 6-56
Fabric
...................................... 6-53
Glass
....................................... 6-54
Inside of Your Vehicle
......................... 6-52
Instrument Panel
............................. 6-54
Leather
..................................... 6-53
Outside of Your Vehicle
........................ 6-56
Removable Roof Panel
......................... 6-55
Security Shade
............................... 6-54
Soft-Touch Paint Surfaces
...................... 6-54
Stains
...................................... 6-53
Tires
....................................... 6-58
Vinyl
....................................... 6-53
Weatherstrips
................................ 6-55
Wheels
..................................... 6-58
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-55
Climate Control. Automatic Electronic Dual
........... 3-4
Clock. Setting the
............................... 3-12
Clutch. Hydraulic
............................... 6-20
Comfort Controls
................................ 3-1
Comfort Controls. Manual
......................... 3-2
Compact Disc
AdapterKit
.................................. 3-17
Care
....................................... 3-29 .
Changer. TmnkMounted ....................... 3-21
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Fourth Gear. Manual Transmission
................. 2-29
French Language Manual
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Front Sidemarker Lamp Bulb Replacement ........... 6-35
FrontTowing
.................................. 5-10
Front
Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement .......... 6-35
Fuel
.......................................... 6-3
Canada
.................................. 6-4. 6-5
Gage
....................................... 2-86
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-4
Fuel. Filling Your Tank
........................... 6-5
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-64
.. ...........................
Gages Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-8 1
Engine Oil Pressure ........................... 2-84
Fuel
....................................... 2-86
Voltmeter
................................... 2-79
GAWR
.................................. 4.29. 4.30
Gear Positions
.................................. 2-26
Gross Axle Weight Rating ................... 4.29. 4.30
Guide en Fransais
................................. ii
GVWR
.................................. 4.29. 4.30
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
................. 4.29. 4.30
Halogen Bulbs
................................ 6-33
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-2
Headlamp Doors
............................... 2-44
HeadlampMighbeams Bulb Replacement
............ 6-33
Headlamps
.................................... 2-43
High/Low Beam Changer
...................... 2-45
Wiring
..................................... 6-64
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance
.............. 8-4
Heating
....................................... 3-10
... Heritagepages ................................... n1
Highway Hypnosis .............................. 4-22
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-22
Hood
.............................................
Checking Things Under ......................... 6-8
Release
...................................... 6-9
Horn
......................................... 2-41
Hydraulic Clutch
............................... 6-20
Ignition Switch
................................ 2-20
Inadvertent Load Control
......................... 2-53
Inside DayNight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-53
Brakesystem
................................ 7-15
Exhaust System
.............................. 7-15
Radiator and Heater Hose
...................... 7-15
Steering
.................................... 7-15
Tire
........................................ 7-15
Wheel
...................................... 7-15
Instrumentpanel
............................... 2-74
Brightness Control
............................ 2-52
Cleaning
.................................... 6-54
Cluster
..................................... 2-76
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-64
Instrument Panel Cupholder
....................... 2-54
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-52
Jump Starting
.................................. 5-3
High-BeamLamps
.............................. 2-45
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-18
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-44
Inspections
.................................... 7-15
Suspension
.................................. 7-15
......... 9-5