Brake Disc Rotor problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette

Two problems related to brake disc rotor have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Disc Rotor problem

Failure Date: 07/27/1999

Consumer very concerned that brakes could fail due to cracked rotors, consumer has been through 4 sets of rotors in less than 13000 miles. Nlm.

2 Brake Disc Rotor problem

Failure Date: 09/09/1997

When applying the brakes vehicle jerks. Rotors were turned, and brakes pads replaced at 11,000 miles. At 17,000 miles, rotors were turned again because of warping. At 30,000 miles, front rotors were replaced at owner's expense. At 35,000 miles, rotors warped again. This has been an ongoing problem for two years.


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