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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Aftermarket/repro 911 S-calipers
Posted by: brownaar Sep 14 2017, 09:54 AM
Stumbled onto these. Any info/experience from anyone. I'm sure they're Chinese knockoffs. They look purty.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Front-Right-Brake-Caliper-S-Type-Alumin-Fits-1972-1977-Porsche-911-T-S-RS-Turbo-/252976114045?fits=Model%3A911%7CSubmodel%3AS&hash=item3ae68d297d:g:s~kAAOSw0cZZlxB1&vxp=mtr
Posted by: injunmort Sep 14 2017, 10:09 AM
i just got a set of s calipers. those look like late 356, 912 calipers
Posted by: rhodyguy Sep 14 2017, 10:37 AM
Apparently they only sell rights. Lefts aren't offered in the sellers other items. Or a SET! I don't quite get it.
Posted by: arne Sep 14 2017, 10:41 AM
The left side is in a link under Related Items in the description.
Not sure about the "hard oxidation paint" coating. WTF is that?
Posted by: brownaar Sep 14 2017, 10:44 AM
Another angle.
Posted by: Mark Henry Sep 14 2017, 10:54 AM
Apparently they only sell rights. Lefts aren't offered in the sellers other items. Or a SET! I don't quite get it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/252976113741?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
Posted by: McMark Sep 14 2017, 11:05 AM
'Hard Anodizing' put through the Google Translate grinder.
Posted by: rhodyguy Sep 14 2017, 11:22 AM
There it is. nice job mark.
Posted by: Andyrew Sep 14 2017, 11:48 AM
Seems expensive for reman calipers. They typically go for 150-200 @ rockauto.com.
Posted by: rhodyguy Sep 14 2017, 11:55 AM
In condition, BRAND NEW. What.... 
Posted by: Chris914n6 Sep 14 2017, 12:22 PM
Looks like most of the sellers other stuff is made in Taiwan. Might actually be a decent product. You can even order some 911 front a-arms at the same time 
Posted by: 914Sixer Sep 14 2017, 01:25 PM
There is another seller (356 Devotion I think) that is selling a PAIR 70-72 914 front calipers for $99.99. NOT ATE for sure.
Posted by: arne Sep 14 2017, 01:42 PM
Here he offers a pair for a $40 savings.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Alumin-Hard-Oxidation-Paint-/253102741582
Posted by: Mikey914 Sep 14 2017, 01:43 PM
I can sell you a set of new ATE at $580 a set non vented and $620 vented.
Or take your chances.
Posted by: Andyrew Sep 14 2017, 02:14 PM
I can sell you a set of new ATE at $580 a set non vented and $620 vented.
Or take your chances.
Bam. That seems WAY better.
Posted by: jd74914 Sep 14 2017, 02:22 PM
I can sell you a set of new ATE at $580 a set non vented and $620 vented.
Or take your chances.
New ATE S calipers?
Posted by: Mikey914 Sep 14 2017, 02:34 PM
Sorry "M" calipers
Posted by: Mikey914 Sep 14 2017, 02:36 PM
Do note the piston is mill finish. It will corrode.
Posted by: Mikey914 Sep 14 2017, 02:38 PM
If there is seriously enough demand, I will make these just as soon as I finish the master cylinders. I'm sure I could be in that ballpark in quantity. Maybe an early and late version?
Posted by: wndsnd Sep 14 2017, 02:55 PM
They might look pretty, but if they leak, whatcha gonna do?
I got some originals, and rebuilt them. Car stops!
Posted by: mepstein Sep 14 2017, 03:13 PM
I've sold reproduction S calipers that look like the real thing.
Nobody here purchased any. I think the price went down a bit.
If someone wants to buy a set, I'll check.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=264601&hl=S+calipers
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Posted by: brownaar Sep 14 2017, 06:18 PM
I've sold reproduction S calipers that look like the real thing.
Nobody here purchased any. I think the price went down a bit.
I don't necessarily care if they look like the real thing. I'm just curious if the ebay ones are decent quality at that price point. BTW, I have real S calipers, so not necessarily in the market.
Posted by: mepstein Sep 14 2017, 07:15 PM
I've sold reproduction S calipers that look like the real thing.
Nobody here purchased any. I think the price went down a bit.
I don't necessarily care if they look like the real thing. I'm just curious if the ebay ones are decent quality at that price point. BTW, I have real S calipers, so not necessarily in the market.
We've used a couple sets on 911 builds and they work perfectly. I have no idea about the ebay product.
Posted by: brownaar Sep 16 2017, 07:10 AM
I've sold reproduction S calipers that look like the real thing.
Do you know where the ones you sold were made? Stateside or otherwise?
Posted by: mepstein Sep 16 2017, 09:48 AM
I've sold reproduction S calipers that look like the real thing.
Do you know where the ones you sold were made? Stateside or otherwise?
Overseas.
Posted by: brownaar Sep 16 2017, 04:24 PM
Looks like most of the sellers other stuff is made in Taiwan.
I sent a question to the ebay seller. According to him, these calipers are also made in Taiwan.
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