Chevrolet 2012 Corvette Owner's Manual page 227

point greater than 279°C (534°F).
After conversion to the high
performance brake fluid,
follow the brake fluid service
recommendations outlined by the
fluid manufacturer. Do not use
silicone or DOT 5 brake fluids.
Z06, ZR1, and Grand Sport Coupe
manual transmission Only: For
racing or competitive driving, it is
recommended that the loading of
the vehicle be limited to the driver
only, with no other cargo, and that
tires be inflated to 180 kPa (26 psi)
for a maximum speed of 230 km/h
(143 mph).
If the vehicle is a Z06, ZR1,
or Grand Sport Coupe manual
transmission model, it has
greaseable outer ends on both of
the rear toe links. Under normal
use, lubrication should be performed
as described in the maintenance
schedule. See Maintenance
Schedule on page 11 3 and
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 11 12. If using
the vehicle for racing, lubrication
should be performed at the end of
each racing day. See your dealer
for lubrication and make sure any
needed repairs are made at once.
Proper procedures for performing
these 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.
Driving and Operating
ZR1 and Z06 with Z07
Performance Package Brake
Burnish Procedure
Notice: These procedures are
specific to the ZR1 and Z06
Performance Package with
ceramic brake rotors.
These procedures should not be
run on other Corvette models as
damage may result.
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 18.
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.
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