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Replacing the Disc Brakes on a C3 Corvette
Watch one of our technician's walk you through step-by-step replacing the disc brakes on your C3 Corvette. Don't have the tools, or not feel comfortable doing this at home? Call us at 1-800-882-4688 and we can set up having it done for you! #corvette #c3corvette #techtips
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Watch our tech bleed the brake system: ua-cam.com/video/UHPx1BAXvJI/v-deo.html
Watch our tech replace the master cylinder: ua-cam.com/video/_8R6hxt3944/v-deo.html
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How to Do a Brake Job on Your C3 Corvette
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Watch one of our technician's walk you through step-by-step, doing a complete brake job on your C3 Corvette. Don't have the tools, or not feel comfortable doing this at home? Call us at 1-800-882-4688 and we can set up having it done for you! #corvette #c3corvette #techtips Watch our tech bleed the brake system: ua-cam.com/video/UHPx1BAXvJI/v-deo.html Watch our tech replace the disc brakes: ua-...
Replacing the Master Cylinder in a C3 Corvette
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Watch one of our technician's walk you through step-by-step replacing the master cylinder on your C3 Corvette. Don't have the tools, or not feel comfortable doing this at home? Call us at 1-800-882-4688 and we can set up having it done for you! #corvette #c3corvette #techtips Watch the full brake job: ua-cam.com/video/ZH9yzjZifrc/v-deo.html Watch our tech bleed the brake system: ua-cam.com/vide...
Bleeding the Brakes on a C3 Corvette
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Watch one of our technician's walk you through step-by-step bleeding the brakes on your C3 Corvette. Don't have the tools, or not feel comfortable doing this at home? Call us at 1-800-882-4688 and we can set up having it done for you! #corvette #c3corvette #techtips Watch the full brake job: ua-cam.com/video/ZH9yzjZifrc/v-deo.html Watch our tech replace the disc brakes: ua-cam.com/video/tsIKDhb...
Customer Car Inspection at Paragon Corvette Reproductions
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A customer recently brought in their car for an oil leak. Upon inspection, our technician found another problem. #corvette #c1corvette #c2corvette #c3corvette #c4corvette #techtips Follow Paragon Corvette Reproductions for more tech-tips, installation instructions, and more exclusive Corvette content! Home Website: www.paragoncorvette.com SUBSCRIBE to our: UA-cam: ua-cam.com/users/ParagonCorvet...
C2 & C3 Corvette Trailing Arm Bushing Installation
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Watch one of our technician's walk you through step-by-step, installing the pivot shafts in your 1963 - 1982 Corvette control arms. Don't have the tools, or not feel comfortable doing this at home? Call us at 1-800-882-4688 and we can set up having it done for you! #corvette #c2corvette #c3corvette #techtips 1963-82 Corvette Rear Trailing Arm Pivot Kit: www.paragoncorvette.com/p-355338-rear-tra...
C4 Corvette Rear Hatch Weatherstrip Replacement (BONUS Drain Kit Install)
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Do you need to replace the rear window weatherstripping in your 1984-1996 Corvette? Paragon Corvette handles these types of installations on a regular basis, but this is a job that you can tackle in your own garage. Our pro installer gives you all the tips needed for a successful DIY install of Paragon's high quality C4 replacement weatherstrip (part number 15342). In addition to the Rear Hatch...
Paragon Corvette Reproductions - A Look at Who We Are and What We Do
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Originating in 1970, in a back yard garage, Paragon offered used parts and restoration service. In 1985, the building was built and has since been expanded into its current 24,000 sq ft facility. We started with only a few specialty items, but as we secured the cooperation of Chevrolet and were able to use original GM blueprints and original tooling, we expanded our inventory. We like to call o...
1963-1982 Corvette Upper & Lower Control Arm Restoration Service
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One of our technician's walks you through Paragon's Upper & Lower Control Arm restoration service for 1963 - 1982 Corvette's.
1960 Corvette Carpet Installation - Part 18
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Watch the installation of the carpet in a 1960 Corvette from the start! This was a lengthy process, so the video has been edited into several parts. Be sure to visit www.corvette-paragon.com and sign up for updates so you don't miss the next installment!
1960 Corvette Carpet Installation - Part 17
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Watch the installation of the carpet in a 1960 Corvette from the start! This was a lengthy process, so the video has been edited into several parts. Be sure to visit www.corvette-paragon.com and sign up for updates so you don't miss the next installment!
1960 Corvette Carpet Installation - Part 16
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Watch the installation of the carpet in a 1960 Corvette from the start! This was a lengthy process, so the video has been edited into several parts. Be sure to visit www.corvette-paragon.com and sign up for updates so you don't miss the next installment!
1960 Corvette Carpet Installation - Part 15
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Watch the installation of the carpet in a 1960 Corvette from the start! This was a lengthy process, so the video has been edited into several parts. Be sure to visit www.corvette-paragon.com and sign up for updates so you don't miss the next installment!
1960 Corvette Carpet Installation - Part 14
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Watch the installation of the carpet in a 1960 Corvette from the start! This was a lengthy process, so the video has been edited into several parts. Be sure to visit www.corvette-paragon.com and sign up for updates so you don't miss the next installment!
1960 Corvette Carpet Installation - Part 13
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Watch the installation of the carpet in a 1960 Corvette from the start! This was a lengthy process, so the video has been edited into several parts. Be sure to visit www.corvette-paragon.com and sign up for updates so you don't miss the next installment!
1960 Corvette Carpet Installation - Part 12
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1960 Corvette Carpet Installation - Part 12
1960 Corvette Carpet Installation - Part 11
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1960 Corvette Carpet Installation - Part 11
1960 Corvette Carpet Installation - Part 10
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1960 Corvette Carpet Installation - Part 10
1960 Corvette Carpet Installation - Part 9
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1960 Corvette Carpet Installation - Part 9
1960 Corvette Carpet Installation - Part 8
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1960 Corvette Carpet Installation - Part 8
1960 Corvette Carpet Installation - Part 7
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1960 Corvette Carpet Installation - Part 7
1960 Corvette Carpet Installation - Part 6
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1960 Corvette Carpet Installation - Part 6
1960 Corvette Carpet Installation - Part 5
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1960 Corvette Carpet Installation - Part 5
1960 Corvette Carpet Installation - Part 4
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1960 Corvette Carpet Installation - Part 4
1960 Corvette Carpet Installation - Part 3
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1960 Corvette Carpet Installation - Part 3
1960 Corvette Dash Pad Installation - Part 19
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1960 Corvette Dash Pad Installation - Part 19
1960 Corvette Dash Pad Installation - Part 18
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1960 Corvette Dash Pad Installation - Part 18
1960 Corvette Dash Pad Installation - Part 17
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1960 Corvette Dash Pad Installation - Part 17
1960 Corvette Carpet Installation - Part 2
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1960 Corvette Carpet Installation - Part 2
1960 Corvette Dash Pad Installation - Part 16
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1960 Corvette Dash Pad Installation - Part 16

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @bennyneal5186
    @bennyneal5186 3 місяці тому

    You didn't use adhesive? is that what is recommended? Thank you, Benny

  • @mathiaswallgren6307
    @mathiaswallgren6307 3 місяці тому

    when you gravity bleed do you jack up one wheel at a time or do you jack all with the front higher up? i find it hard jacking up all as I can’t put my jack stands at the same spot i’m jacking it up, if that makes sense.

  • @bobjackson4171
    @bobjackson4171 3 місяці тому

    Camera might as well been a mile away. Vacuum in the first few secs… wouldn’t the reservoir lid need to be cracked? No mention of that. Honestly, I watched the first minute and realized there was not much here for the layman.

  • @josephmckenna4192
    @josephmckenna4192 4 місяці тому

    My 77 C3 has 3 bleeders on back calipers

  • @larrybud
    @larrybud 5 місяців тому

    1:37, excellent I was wondering how to pop those out! Didn't want to force it, because as you say, everything is old and brittle! Unfortunately it looks like Paragon is no more. Websites doesn't work. Anybody looking to get new weatherstripping, do NOT BUY EPDM type weatherstripping. It is TOO HARD and STIFF (that's not what she said). You will have difficulty in closing the hatch! It MUST BE LATEX.

  • @epasternak4206
    @epasternak4206 5 місяців тому

    Man i miss Paragon.

  • @epasternak4206
    @epasternak4206 6 місяців тому

    To bad Paragon is gone, i need this service done. Sad

  • @BernardBouchard-qq9kq
    @BernardBouchard-qq9kq 7 місяців тому

    Did it by myself pressure is high.

  • @SB4me
    @SB4me 7 місяців тому

    Where is the seal that Paragon sells made? In USA or overseas?

  • @hawkdsl
    @hawkdsl 8 місяців тому

    Their website is dead.

  • @inell6
    @inell6 9 місяців тому

    Do you know what size the plastic screw caps are that you used to plug the master cylinder? Thanks

  • @rajn8454
    @rajn8454 9 місяців тому

    excellent video. need more videos like this

  • @dinkuserectus
    @dinkuserectus 9 місяців тому

    I hate youtube to diagnose car problems. These guys go against everything it states in the chassis service manuals. It's frustrating.

  • @frederickwillison9657
    @frederickwillison9657 10 місяців тому

    Word to the wise - use high quality line wrenches. The cheap ones are worse than no line wrench at all - they flex and open up, virtually guaranteeing that you round off the nuts - especially bleeder screws. I've had good luck with Gear Wrench. The Quinn brand at Harbor Freight look pretty good, but the Pittsburgh brand in this application is horrible. Ask me how I know...

  • @thomaswright2628
    @thomaswright2628 10 місяців тому

    No mention of the Brake Proportion Valve. To properly Bleed C3 Brakes you need to install a "Brake Proportion Valve tool" if you don't you're just wasting your time.

  • @colt5189
    @colt5189 Рік тому

    This looks like the kind that shrinks causing the corners to split open. I've got through 4 of them. They seem to only last 6 months to a year before they start splitting apart in the corners.

  • @colt5189
    @colt5189 Рік тому

    I would have installed a drain kit if the tube didn't pass "inside" the car. Because if the top of the tube isn't sealed well, or the adhesive or whatever starts to fail, then you'll get water into the car.

  • @colt5189
    @colt5189 Рік тому

    Why is the Paragon Corvette website down?

  • @topazsuperwashwash3718
    @topazsuperwashwash3718 Рік тому

    How u adjust the brake handle

  • @davegoodrich168
    @davegoodrich168 Рік тому

    In the video you torque the caliper mounting bolts to 50 ftlb. My shop manual says 70 ftlb. 78' Corvette. Is 50 the spec for the year car you are working on or is there another reason to do 50 and not 70?

  • @bradbowman3914
    @bradbowman3914 Рік тому

    You should start with the outside nipple first. If you do the inside first, then when you go to the outside nipple, any air bubbles entering the caliper may find their way into the inside puck cavity. Then you'll have to revisit the inside again.

  • @chizick14
    @chizick14 Рік тому

    Excellent video, thanks for all the information including the torque specs

  • @epasternak4206
    @epasternak4206 Рік тому

    I am super upset that your shop is gone up in Swartz Creek😢 what the hell man! Will it ever be a Corvette shop again in the future???

  • @crawford323
    @crawford323 Рік тому

    Did the C3 '73 have an ABS braking system or even a portioning valve system because of all wheel disk brakes? A lurker novice what's to know. Were the calipers and rotors a shared component with other vehicles at the time?

  • @MachChicken
    @MachChicken Рік тому

    A drop of oil on the caliper bolts? I understand the reason for doing so , but wouldnt you want to loctite those bolts? Any new OEM vehicle ive worked on has some serious loctite on those bolts. Any reasoning for using oil over loctite? thanks!

  • @TEXAS_4U
    @TEXAS_4U Рік тому

    It's a good presentation video but it would have been more helpful you could have shown more close-ups on what you were doing

  • @sig7798
    @sig7798 Рік тому

    Very good video. My question is if your run-out is out of spec. what do you do to correct to bring back into spec? Also, what run-out gauge are you using. Again excellent video!! Thank you Mike

  • @henryg4428
    @henryg4428 Рік тому

    What happens if the bleed just doesn't work on the back? I changed all calipers and started in the rear but was unable to get any fluid out when I bled. I moved over to the front and they bled just fine. I checked the lines by removing them and they were clear. The master cylinder was at the same level after the rear attempts, and the brake lines are new. Could the vacuum be of any consequence?

  • @grandpalapietra5129
    @grandpalapietra5129 Рік тому

    How do I know if my rotors need to be replaced? they"look" ok, don't seem to be warped. But they do look like yours around the outer edges. I do not know if they were previously cut. I replaced the calipers and some of the brake lines except for the one from the front to the rear. I also didn't replace the rear crossover one but I did replace the front crossover one, all around 1999. I did not replace the rear connecting blocks or the proportioning valve. I intend to replace all of the lines soon, including the front-to-rear and both crossover lines. I'd like to replace both rear connecting blocks, are they welded in place or held in by clips? And will I be able all I want to do without lifting the body off? Because I am unable to do that. I'm 72 yo and still enjoy working on my gray lady. Thanking you in advance, Nicky .. ps, I will be replacing the proportioning valve.

  • @slumberingbear4909
    @slumberingbear4909 Рік тому

    My front caliper seems to be sucking in air after a rebuild. I keep getting air and it's spongy. But it isn't leaking fluid!! Is this possible?

  • @chuckmackenzie7735
    @chuckmackenzie7735 2 роки тому

    Does the front of the vehicle have to be higher than the rear when you start out on the passenger rear and then move to the driver rear? Thank you

  • @firstnationsindian8062
    @firstnationsindian8062 2 роки тому

    Who makes this tool and where can I purchase one?

  • @almonjacob3496
    @almonjacob3496 2 роки тому

    It is obvious to me that this job was pre-done, and reassembled for the video. That is fine but you should tell use. There are so many pit falls and difficulties that should be warned about. If your really trying to help a novice owner he should know all the dangers of rounded off bleeders, broken hard lines, seized bolt, etc, etc. Good info, just the same.

    • @MSnipes78
      @MSnipes78 Рік тому

      I agree, theres no way after sitting for 10 years and the sheer age of the car that the bolts broke loose with ease. Im doing my 77 vette now and just about ever bolt and line was seized on, luckily I knew this would be the case and had bought all new lines and hardware prior to starting the job. So with a can of PB blaster, breaker bars, a torch and some patience( I dont recommend torching brake lines) I was able to get everything off the car. Well done video just the same. Question though: when bench bleeding the new master cylinder, do I keep pushing until there are no bubbles at all?

    • @thamike17
      @thamike17 Рік тому

      yup, after no bubbles do like 1 more minute just to be sure

  • @vettegreaser6590
    @vettegreaser6590 2 роки тому

    My project C3 came in parts and I’m putting it together. Are there any crush washers on the rear brake lines?

  • @henryretter1609
    @henryretter1609 2 роки тому

    Good video, thanks. Instead of removing the struts and using a pole to hold up the window, I removed the strut and defroster wire at the window, slipped the seal over the strut, and reinstalled the strut. I did the same on the other side and the seal was installed with the hatch up.

    • @larrybud
      @larrybud 5 місяців тому

      Yeah, I would not rely on one 2x4 holding that window up. Someone walks by and accidentally knocks it out... boom.

  • @jay-py2um
    @jay-py2um 2 роки тому

    Weren't you concerned about tripping the proportioning valve shuttle?

  • @arkansasturin8144
    @arkansasturin8144 2 роки тому

    Hey what weatherstrips you have used? I bought new one and they dont seal very good :(

  • @piercewinroth3989
    @piercewinroth3989 2 роки тому

    This tutorial was so helpful!! Thank you for taking the time to make it. Doing a brake job on my C2 and it seems to apply the exact same!

  • @riverracer
    @riverracer 2 роки тому

    when the tube end is swaged over, should the flare be below the washer so the shims sit against the larges washer area and not on the flared edge or doesn't it matter?

  • @dbengineering4209
    @dbengineering4209 2 роки тому

    we will be looking forward to more videos.

  • @primozkrajcar4144
    @primozkrajcar4144 2 роки тому

    Thanks for a nice video. I hope there are more to come.

    • @ParagonCorvette
      @ParagonCorvette 2 роки тому

      There's going to be a lot more content posted here going forward. We're just getting going.

  • @dantaylor2208
    @dantaylor2208 3 роки тому

    I see what he's doing but not totally understanding why he's doing it. I just bought a 59 and I'm going to have to install a dash. Some closed captioning or something would have been nice, or how about a little dialogue?

  • @roamic
    @roamic 4 роки тому

    Should the foam in the new dash pad, be this thick? ua-cam.com/video/5Z6kJySYYP8/v-deo.html

  • @sjovandenberg276
    @sjovandenberg276 4 роки тому

    No audio

  • @pmatheis1180
    @pmatheis1180 5 років тому

    I need to know how to install a windshield 1959 vette do you have this on you tube?

  • @rbvettes
    @rbvettes 5 років тому

    its a lot easier with a solder gun

  • @narcisoveloz2102
    @narcisoveloz2102 6 років тому

    Do you sell these arm suspensions?

  • @robertmonroe7336
    @robertmonroe7336 6 років тому

    THIS WOULD BE GREAT IF WE HAD SOME SOUND. WOULD LIKE TO HEAR A LITTLE ABOUT WHATS GOING ON IN SOME APPLICATIONS. THANK YOU

  • @raulbardales1656
    @raulbardales1656 6 років тому

    What kind of paint do you use?

  • @alvindarby361
    @alvindarby361 8 років тому

    I can view the dash pad installation on the 1958 corvette but there is sound. Can anyone help me with the sound