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Posted by: Eric_Shea Sep 18 2012, 07:54 PM

Just wanted to show off our newest build... 944 single piston, floating steel calipers:



This is our first couple of sets. We finished these for Henry at Intermeccanica. Really happy with the way they turned out. I must say, I like the ATE's much better than the Girling version found on various VW Buses etc.

You can see the build process here:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151078936368193.430836.72240238192&type=1&l=88d2516f44

Posted by: wingnut86 Sep 18 2012, 09:20 PM

SCHWING!!!!

Posted by: scotty b Sep 18 2012, 09:22 PM

Wow, if you only knew how many of those I have tossed in the scrap pile. Who the hell wants those turds ?

Posted by: 3d914 Sep 18 2012, 10:26 PM

Didn't I read somewhere that these were adaptable for the 914?

Posted by: matthepcat Sep 18 2012, 10:38 PM

I have the 944 turbos on my teener. Requires some machining to work.

Posted by: wingnut86 Sep 18 2012, 10:41 PM

I thought you could buy an adapter rail for the Turbos?

Posted by: DanT Sep 18 2012, 11:08 PM

Eric,
In the near future I may be in the market for a pair of those for the front of my bug project!

Posted by: SUNAB914 Sep 19 2012, 05:34 AM

How about 928s4 calipers Eric, do you rebuild those?

Posted by: Eric_Shea Sep 19 2012, 07:16 AM

Probably guys that want to restore or keep their 944 original.

Oddly enough, at 7lbs. 10oz., they're about 2lbs. lighter than those A-Calipers (SC/Carrera) that everyone likes to put on their cars.

Posted by: scotty b Sep 19 2012, 07:18 AM

Posted by: Eric_Shea Sep 19 2012, 07:23 AM

Agreed... thank God not too many cars were equipped with these awful single piston floater design calipers. Too many related deaths I'm sure. They probably flex too!

Posted by: wingnut86 Sep 19 2012, 07:23 AM

Posted by: Eric_Shea Sep 19 2012, 07:33 AM

We have a full set here we're experimenting with. The problem with the later Brembo's is... Brembo. They have made the kits unbearable. Each bore seal is $25.00. Each dust boot/wiper seal is $32.00. Now x8 ($456) or x16 ($962) and you've just covered the "rubber" bits for your restoration.

To refinish them properly requires fully stripping them, de-anodizing them, re-anodizing them in black, assembling them, clear coating in high temp clear and then re-machining the PORSCHE logo. There's another $400 per pair to get them like factory new.

Who's ready to pony up $849.00 per pair for these dime-a-dozen calipers? This is why I currently call them "throw-a-way" calipers.

The spring plates in the pad cavity are also a problem. Almost all of the fasteners need to be machined out. Small fastener in steel into an aluminum body.

Again, we're experimenting with some low cost finish alternatives. It's admittedly a back burner project.

Posted by: brant Sep 19 2012, 07:18 PM

those look flexy......

Posted by: bigkensteele Sep 19 2012, 08:44 PM

My cousin gave me a pair of these, and I was never able to determine exactly what they came from until seeing this picture. I have M calipers for the front. Would these be something worth considering for the rear? I have't yet decided if I will keep my car narrow or install flares (but I am leaning toward flares).

Posted by: Eric_Shea Sep 19 2012, 08:51 PM

No.

Posted by: Eric_Shea Sep 21 2012, 09:30 AM

Getting closer though...

Posted by: Cap'n Krusty Sep 21 2012, 09:48 AM

" floating steel calipers"? How do you get them to float?

The Cap'n

Posted by: Eric_Shea Sep 21 2012, 09:57 AM

On a boat...

Posted by: wingnut86 Sep 21 2012, 10:38 AM

...in a Moat...

With a Goat...