rear "V-caliper" vs. "M" caliper, please jump in Eric Shea |
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rear "V-caliper" vs. "M" caliper, please jump in Eric Shea |
Wes V |
Aug 12 2008, 10:28 AM
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In the process of converting to 5 lug and also rear vented rotors, there appears to be two ways to go about it. Both have been explored and written about by Eric Shea over the years. (Ya, I've done a lot of searching and reading)
One is the usage of a late model 914 rear caliper with spacers placed in the body, to get the needed clearance for the vented rotor. (as I read it; a late model ATE caliper is used and not a rare 914/6 caliper) A spacer is required between the brake rotor and hub (moving the rotor and wheel outward). The rotor (911SC) has to have it's diameter shaved down 4mm) The parking brake cable just hooks up as stock. The other option is to use the "M" caliper from a 911 and also the parking brake assembly. Mounting the parking brake assembly requires grinding and welding on the housing. Hooking up the parking brake cable requires fabrication, but is possible (and can be found by searching this site). Now I can think of plus and minus points for both, but I'd like to hear from others. Wes Vann |
Joe Bob |
Aug 12 2008, 11:37 AM
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On which car???
I'm using my experience based on shaving rotors on more than a few combinations....they always tend to take a shit when a replacement is needed and I have no access to a machine shop.....having one already done then means it will never happen and I have a rotor that only fits that application and I keep tripping over it until I toss it then need it that next weekend.... |
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