From 1965 the Corvette used four-wheel disc brakes with four-piston calipers. Over time, moisture in the brake fluid pits the caliper bores and the seals start leaking. A common fix is rebuilding the calipers with stainless steel sleeves, which resist pitting.

Many C7 owners, especially with wide-body Z06 and Grand Sport cars, report cracked or bent factory cast wheels, often after potholes. Cracks are usually on the inside barrel, out of sight. Low-profile tires and big wheels leave little cushion.

What brake fluid does, why it wears out, how DOT ratings differ and when Corvette owners should think about flushing it.

A plain-English tour of all eight Corvette generations, what changed between them and what each one is like to own today.

Why many front-engine Corvettes left the factory on run-flats, what changes if you switch to conventional tires, and how the C8 handles flats.

How the C3's vacuum-operated headlight doors work, why they misbehave, and a methodical way to find leaks.

What to check, bring and expect before your first high-performance driving event (HPDE) in a Corvette.

How to put a Corvette away for the off-season so it starts easily in spring, without flat-spotted tires, a dead battery or a rodent nest.