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Posted by: Welby3 Sep 12 2012, 08:29 PM

Took the teener out for a quick spin to the gas station down the block to put fresh gas in it since it had been sitting for the last few years...

(see back story on that here: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=193477&hl= )

And, aside from rekindling my love for the car, I confirmed my earlier suspicion that at least two of the calipers are seized up. probably 3.

So, Should I just rebuild them, go for a new caliper, upgrade? What are other people doing, etc. I'm sure this has been discussed before, but I'm the new kid in class, so any advice is cool.

It's a '73/1.7

Posted by: biosurfer1 Sep 12 2012, 09:40 PM

Eric Shea->Install->Drive


www.pmbperformance.com

Posted by: kg6dxn Sep 12 2012, 09:50 PM

One stop shop...

Posted by: mittelmotor Sep 12 2012, 09:54 PM

If you want a nice used set of front calipers, I've got a couple (I recently upgraded to 911 struts and brakes). $60 shipped to Chicago.

They are in perfect working order, no leaks, etc. Comes with used pads, pins, clips, etc., but no hard lines.

PM me if you're interested.

Posted by: gothspeed Sep 12 2012, 09:56 PM

Try bleeding them to make sure the rubber hoses still flow normally ....... if they are blocked, that would cause pad dragging on the rotors or 'pulling' ......... if you want to save money ... replace the rubber lines .... check the master cylinder for leaks .... bleed the whole system and if needed rebuild the calipers ..........

If you want to upgrade further, there are a ton of things that you can do .... much of it depending on the budget ...

Posted by: Welby3 Sep 13 2012, 07:05 AM

Oh. Dear. God. That link reminds me of the time I found out Harbour Freight was 4 blocks from my new house. Elation+deathly fear for my wallet...

I'll probably go with their "restored" calipers, but just for spits n sniggles, what are others running on their cars (pics if you got 'em)?

Posted by: 6freak Sep 13 2012, 08:17 AM

you don`t need anymore brake`s then you already have you just need them to work correctly....