Non GM Brakes for C5

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aRKay - 02 Sep 2006 10:37 GMT

Can anyone report a success story with 3rd party (like Brake Check etc)
brake pads on a C5? The reason for asking is I suspect my hand brake
pads need to be changed.

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Bob I - 02 Sep 2006 14:13 GMT

The parking brakes are "shoes". Are you asking about 3rd party parking
brake shoes,(very low turnover item) or are you contemplating changing
out the rear brake pads(lots of replacements)? If it's the "shoes" you
are talking about, are you sure they need to be replaced and are not
just way out of adjustment? Check the link below.
http://www.corvetteforum.com/techtips/viewsubtopic.php?SubTopicID=158&TopicID=1

> Can anyone report a success story with 3rd party (like Brake Check etc)
> brake pads on a C5? The reason for asking is I suspect my hand brake
> pads need to be changed.

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aRKay - 02 Sep 2006 23:59 GMT

Great tip.... going to check it out

> The parking brakes are "shoes". Are you asking about 3rd party parking
> brake shoes,(very low turnover item) or are you contemplating changing
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> > brake pads on a C5? The reason for asking is I suspect my hand brake
> > pads need to be changed.

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Von - 03 Sep 2006 05:58 GMT

The other poster is correct. You have shoes for the parking brake and
I am sure the aftermarket for these are slim. Also, they probably just
need to be adjusted. Now, if you use the parking brake while you drive
will cause the shoes to wear out quickly or if you leave the brake on.
My guess is that they need adjustment.

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