Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (Holden-Localizing-Australia/New Zealand-
15749882) - 2022 - CRC - 9/20/21
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Driving and Operating
effort and travel is increased. When the
message displays, the driver should decrease
brake pedal pressure.
Stage 2 :
The Driver Information Centre
(DIC) displays a
“
Brakes Overheated Service
Now
”
message that the brake fluid
temperature is excessive and is about to
boil. The system increases brake pedal effort
and travel, and will also limit vehicle speed.
The driver should immediately start a cool
down lap if on the track. If this message
displays, take the vehicle to be serviced at
your dealer.
Brake Burnishing
New brake pads must be burnished before
racing or other competitive driving.
Caution
Performing the brake burnish procedure
on a base brake system can result in
brake damage.
Caution
The new vehicle running-in period should
be completed before performing the
brake burnish procedure, otherwise
damage may occur to the powertrain/
engine. See
.
Caution
Brake fade will occur during this track
burnish procedure and can cause brake
pedal travel and force to increase. This
could extend stopping distance until the
brakes are fully burnished.
When this procedure is performed as
instructed, it will not damage the brakes.
The brake pads will smoke and produce an
odour. The braking force and pedal travel
may increase. After the procedure, the brake
pads may appear white at the rotor contact.
Perform this procedure only on dry
pavement, in a safe manner, and in
compliance with all local and state
ordinances/laws regarding motor vehicle
operation.
Brake Burnishing Procedure
1. Using the G-Force Gauge in the HUD
display, apply the brakes 25 times
starting at 100 km/h to 50 km/h while
decelerating at 0.4 g. See
. This is a medium
brake application. Drive for at least 1 km
between applying the brakes. This first
step may be skipped if there are more
than 320 km on the brake pads.
2. Apply the brakes 25 times starting at
100 km/h to 25 km/h while decelerating
at 0.8 g. This is a hard brake application
without activating the Antilock Brake
System (ABS). Drive for at least 1 km
between applications. Depending on
conditions, some increase in brake pedal
travel and brake pedal force may be
experienced.
3. Cool down: Drive at 100 km/h for
approximately 15 km without using the
brakes.
4. Apply the brakes 25 times from
100 km/h to 50 km/h while decelerating
at 0.4 g. This is a medium brake
application. Drive for at least 1 km
between applications.
As with all high performance brake systems,
some amount of brake squeal is normal.