05-26-2024, 12:41 PM | #1 |
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We all have mushy brake pedals?
I just want to confirm that the mushy pedal is normal. I just came from a long trip and drove a bunch of new rental cars. When I hopped in the LT1 again I was happy to have all the extra power, but my first feeling was "the brakes are mushy..."
I don't think there is a problem. The car is less than a year old. But if you guys all have firm pedals, I might try to bleed the brakes to see if it have some air from factory. Temp gun on the rotors its perfect, left and right are between 2 degrees difference. |
05-26-2024, 01:03 PM | #2 | |
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05-26-2024, 01:14 PM | #3 |
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+1 for doing a bleed. Upgraded lines and Brembo fluid made a really big difference in pedal feel.
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05-26-2024, 03:04 PM | #4 | |
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I was searching the forum and found that you installed steel braided lines, have you felt any substantial difference in the brake pedal feeling? |
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05-26-2024, 03:07 PM | #5 | |
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There's no reason for this car to be any different to any other economy car, in terms of brake pedal feel. |
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06-07-2024, 06:13 PM | #6 |
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Don't know if Chevy is putting DOT4 in the LT1's, but if not, I'd recommend upgrading to Motul 660 or equivalent DOT4 as mentioned in this old how-to post:
https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=545244 While my pedal was never "mushy" it did fell decidedly firmer after a thorough bleed following these directions. Read it thru, there are a couple corrections made from the initial post. The 2017 SS's came with DOT3 fluid and it's compatible with DOT4 so there's no drama to switch. |
06-08-2024, 01:30 AM | #7 | |
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But the part is $100 so I'm not battling the dealer and warranty. They will screw up something else. Plus waste my time. I will give an update after doing the bleed. |
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