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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ My Gigantic Brake Job
Posted by: jsayre914 Jun 22 2011, 02:20 PM
Sooo,
I bought some of Erics rebuilt Calipers about a 6 months ago and they have been sittn in the box. Last week I got tired of the metal grinding sound from the front right wheel. 
I decided to have Tony from Translog GT help me out, he said no problem....
and then....
Front rotors and rear rotors are shot, got new ones from Eric. Front ones obviously need berrings. new rubber lines all the way around. Leaky master
cracked resivour
I Love spending money on these cars 
At least I will live longer 
p.s. Eric @ PMB PERFORMANCE !!! ROCKS !!!!
Posted by: Cupomeat Jun 22 2011, 02:42 PM
You have Gigantic brakes????
Have fun and double check EVERYTHING. if it doesn't seem right or you are not sure ASK!
Posted by: r_towle Jun 22 2011, 02:46 PM
Dont you need new suspension bushings, ball joints and tie rods...while you are there? 
Posted by: RiqueMar Jun 22 2011, 03:45 PM
Dont you need new suspension bushings, ball joints and tie rods...while you are there?
And probably a new sway bar, which means you have to remove the fuel tank....
While you're at it, might as well replace the fuel lines and fuel pump too....
And since your're there, might as well check the front area for rust.... oh, there's rust? Time for a complete restoration. lol
Posted by: majkos Jun 22 2011, 04:25 PM
Dont you need new suspension bushings, ball joints and tie rods...while you are there?
And probably a new sway bar, which means you have to remove the fuel tank....
While you're at it, might as well replace the fuel lines and fuel pump too....
And since your're there, might as well check the front area for rust.... oh, there's rust? Time for a complete restoration. lol
Yup
Great time to paint, since the tank is out
Posted by: 914.SBC Jun 22 2011, 05:12 PM
Does it ever end 
Posted by: Strudelwagon Jun 22 2011, 05:24 PM
Sooo,
I bought some of Erics rebuilt Calipers about a 6 months ago and they have been sittn in the box. Last week I got tired of the metal grinding sound from the front right wheel.
I decided to have Tony from Translog GT help me out, he said no problem....
and then....
Front rotors and rear rotors are shot, got new ones from Eric. Front ones obviously need berrings. new rubber lines all the way around. Leaky master
cracked resivour
I Love spending money on these cars
At least I will live longer
p.s. Eric @ PMB PERFORMANCE !!! ROCKS !!!!
Posted by: ConeDodger Jun 22 2011, 05:35 PM
He should rebuild the engine as long as he has it up on jackstands... 
Posted by: mrbubblehead Jun 22 2011, 05:44 PM
He should rebuild the engine as long as he has it up on jackstands...
yep, and replace the rear console since the engines out. dont forget new motor mounts and trans mounts before the install.
may aswell put in new shifter bushings whil your at it Posted by: MikeSpraggi Jun 22 2011, 08:43 PM
Since he's gonna do all that good time to do that six conversion. Sell your engine and and get that six and the rest of the conversion parts ....
Posted by: stugray Jun 22 2011, 08:59 PM
You all laugh, but I bought a "Race ready" 914 for $3000.
( no really it had been racing just before I put it on the stands).
Now I have done almost everything mentioned above to it to get it "race ready again".
Just quit looking at stuff you could do and PUT IT BACK TOGETHER BEFORE YOU FORGET HOW!!!!
If I take just one more part off, it will be a bucket and need soda blasting and full body resto......
Stu
Posted by: Krank Jun 22 2011, 10:15 PM
Now, buy a second (or third) teener to drive while you the car is on the rotisserie so you don't get too frustrated and throw in the towel.
Posted by: jsayre914 Jun 23 2011, 09:59 AM
Posted by: Bleyseng Jun 23 2011, 10:06 AM
DWD strikes again.......
Posted by: URY914 Jun 23 2011, 10:34 AM
You better paint it too.
Posted by: saigon71 Jun 23 2011, 11:00 AM
Joe:
You are in for a real treat swapping out that master cylinder...ask me how I know. 
To top it off, I may have to do it again as I caught the plastic reservoir lines with a wire wheel last week and put holes in them.
Good luck with everything.
Bob
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