07-31-2020, 11:52 AM | #141 | |
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It could be the MC piston seal are failing and GM releases a recall, we don't know, but nothing is pointing at a suspect component. If I'm not mistaken, and I could be, but didn't one car lose brakes and they returned shortly thereafter? That would seem to point to something other than mechanical failure. We just don't have enough info.
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07-31-2020, 12:55 PM | #142 |
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Yeah, my two thoughts with the limited info here are that maybe..
1. a combination of things related to high-temp brake fluid. What I mean by that is, the brake fluid is doing its job by not boiling and reaching a higher than 'normal' temperature. Some other component of the system (whether it is a seal, piston, gasket, sensor, spring, something) loses its ability to function normally at a temperature above 400-450 degrees, causing the pedal to floor symptom. Once the temperature returns to normal, normal braking resumes. Or 2. just a system related issue reset by turning the car off/on again after pedal to floor symptom. Hopefully more people chime in. |
07-31-2020, 04:39 PM | #143 | |
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Bottom line, we probably will never know what happened exactly. Apart for the outcome. |
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07-31-2020, 08:24 PM | #144 | |
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To date I have hesitated going to an aftermarket pad in a ~3700lbs car capable of very high braking, cornering and acceleration for this very reason. I breifly had issues with RBF 600 boling and soft then long pedal. Switched to SRF with no further issues. These cars are great but you just can't get away from the physics of the situtation. As they say "there are no free lunches" and this certainly applies to these heavy monsters and the incredible limits available. |
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07-31-2020, 09:19 PM | #145 |
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and with those replies, I must reiterate a point that Sam made, experienced drivers know the difference between 'pedal to the floor' and brake fade. I have a good feeling the Grattan driver would too be experienced enough to know the difference. Brake fade does not manifest itself with perfectly fine braking in turn 9 then complete failure at turn 1.
There may be two different scenarios being discussed here.. and I'm not so familiar with these cars. Do the C7's and Camaros have the exact same braking systems? ABS, Calipers, master cylinder..? |
08-01-2020, 12:27 PM | #146 | |
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*Not saying this is the cause of the issue at hand; just a general view* |
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04-06-2024, 08:57 AM | #147 |
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Did anyone ever hear back from Sam Strano on this? Was a cause ever IDd for the other cars?
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04-07-2024, 01:10 PM | #148 |
4 year bump?!
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