1973 2.0 PMB Brake overhaul, Brake rebuild with PMB rebuilt calipers |
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1973 2.0 PMB Brake overhaul, Brake rebuild with PMB rebuilt calipers |
dgrooover |
Jun 17 2017, 03:44 PM
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dgrooover |
Jun 17 2017, 04:05 PM
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Rear after disassembly
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dgrooover |
Jun 17 2017, 04:11 PM
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ConeDodger |
Jun 17 2017, 04:13 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,584 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
Nice! Congratulations again. While you're having him do that, you should have him "load" the calipers with Porterfield R4S pads. A good street/AutoX pad. Might even replace your rotors and wheel bearings as long as you're up on the jack stands... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif)
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arne |
Jun 17 2017, 05:36 PM
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Serial Rescuer of old vehicles... Group: Members Posts: 737 Joined: 31-January 17 From: Eugene, Oregon Member No.: 20,799 Region Association: None |
Don't forget to remove the bleeder screws before shipping. If one breaks off in transit it is something like $80 to get it out!
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jimkelly |
Jun 17 2017, 09:20 PM
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Delaware USA Group: Members Posts: 4,969 Joined: 5-August 04 From: Delaware, USA Member No.: 2,460 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
bench bleed master, what ever this means, as after tons of bleeding, my brakes still suck. seems my master has air in it I assume.
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dgrooover |
Jun 17 2017, 09:44 PM
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Time for new ball joints....
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dgrooover |
Jun 17 2017, 09:47 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 28 Joined: 29-January 15 From: so cal Member No.: 18,374 Region Association: None |
Nice! Congratulations again. While you're having him do that, you should have him "load" the calipers with Porterfield R4S pads. A good street/AutoX pad. Might even replace your rotors and wheel bearings as long as you're up on the jack stands... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif) Have new rotors, bearings, pads, flexible brake lines and buying a new master cylinder juts to do it right...! |
dgrooover |
Jun 17 2017, 09:51 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 28 Joined: 29-January 15 From: so cal Member No.: 18,374 Region Association: None |
Nice! Congratulations again. While you're having him do that, you should have him "load" the calipers with Porterfield R4S pads. A good street/AutoX pad. Might even replace your rotors and wheel bearings as long as you're up on the jack stands... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif) Gonna do all that plus the master cylinder...! |
dgrooover |
Jun 17 2017, 09:52 PM
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North Coast Jim |
Jun 18 2017, 07:08 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 323 Joined: 11-December 15 From: Northern Ohio Member No.: 19,450 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
and don't forget the brake balance cylinder of what ever it's called. They do that rebuild as well. I had PMB do my entire system. Stops on a dime even while in a tight high speed turn.
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Kansas 914 |
Jun 18 2017, 06:16 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,999 Joined: 1-March 03 From: Durango, Colorado Member No.: 373 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
and don't forget the brake balance cylinder of what ever it's called. They do that rebuild as well. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) http://www.pmbperformance.com/914-brakes/E..._Regulator.html |
gandalf_025 |
Jun 19 2017, 06:40 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,453 Joined: 25-June 09 From: North Shore, Massachusetts Member No.: 10,509 Region Association: North East States |
Before and after shot of my rear calipers..
Really amazing.. . |
LowBridge |
Jun 19 2017, 06:43 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 370 Joined: 10-August 15 From: Lunenburg, MA Member No.: 19,045 Region Association: North East States |
what PMB does to your calipers almost makes it a crime to put them back on... work of art
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dgrooover |
Jun 20 2017, 03:12 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 28 Joined: 29-January 15 From: so cal Member No.: 18,374 Region Association: None |
and don't forget the brake balance cylinder of what ever it's called. They do that rebuild as well. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) http://www.pmbperformance.com/914-brakes/E..._Regulator.html Thanks for reminding me Kansas |
dgrooover |
Jun 20 2017, 03:15 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 28 Joined: 29-January 15 From: so cal Member No.: 18,374 Region Association: None |
New ball joints and a little cleanup of the old parts....!
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dgrooover |
Jun 22 2017, 12:51 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 28 Joined: 29-January 15 From: so cal Member No.: 18,374 Region Association: None |
PMB got the calipers yesterday, meanwhile the work continues.
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dgrooover |
Jun 24 2017, 01:52 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 28 Joined: 29-January 15 From: so cal Member No.: 18,374 Region Association: None |
Front rotors on today....the saga continues!
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dgrooover |
Jul 5 2017, 12:12 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 28 Joined: 29-January 15 From: so cal Member No.: 18,374 Region Association: None |
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pete-stevers |
Jul 6 2017, 12:33 PM
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saved from fire! Group: Members Posts: 2,641 Joined: 10-October 04 From: Abbotsford,BC, Canada Member No.: 2,914 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Eric's work is always great to see! He has been doing a bang up job for yrs.
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