2013 Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - Page 217

Driving and Operating services can be found in the service manual. See Service Publications Ordering Information on page 13‑17. If the vehicle is used for racing or other competitive driving, the rear axle fluid temperatures may be higher than would occur in normal driving. We recommend that the rear axle fluid be drained and refilled with new fluid after every 24 hours of racing or competitive driving. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑12 for what fluid to use. Notice: The new vehicle break‐in period should be completed before performing the brake burnish procedure or damage may occur to the powertrain/ engine. See New Vehicle Break-In on page 9‑16. When performed as instructed, these procedures will not damage the brakes. During the burnishing procedure, the brake pads will smoke and produce an odor. The braking force and pedal travel may increase. After the procedure is complete, the brake pads may appear white at the rotor contact. Street High Performance Brake Burnishing Procedure Run this procedure in a safe manner and in compliance with all local and state ordinances/laws regarding motor vehicle operation. Run this procedure only on dry pavement. 9-7 1. From a stop, accelerate as rapidly as possible without activating traction control to a speed of 97 kph (60 mph). 2. Use enough pedal force to completely stop the vehicle in four to five seconds. If ABS activates, braking is too hard. 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2, five times. This should take about 10 minutes. 4. After completing the 50 stops, cool the brakes by driving for 8 km (5 mi) at 97 kph (60 mph). As with all high performance brake systems, some amount of brake squeal is normal. Racing/Track Brake Burnish Procedure To prepare the ZR1 and Z06 with Z07 Performance Package brake system for track events and racing, the Street High Performance Brake Burnish as described previously should be completed. Z06 with Z07 and ZR1 Performance Package Brake Burnish Procedure Notice: These procedures are specific to the Z06 and ZR1 Performance Package with ceramic brake rotors. These procedures should not be run on other Corvette models as damage may result.