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Wes V |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 482 Joined: 11-October 07 From: Los angeles Member No.: 8,211 ![]() |
I'm rebuilding a set of rear "M" calipers for my 914 and have a bunch of questions.
1. Inside the bore of the caliper there is a pin that goes into a mechanism within the piston. What the heck is it for? How do I remove it? Is it screwed into the caliper body or just press fitted into place. It needs to be removed in order to hone the bore. 2. If I can get rid of the "pin" within the bore of the caliper, what pistons can I use. I know it's easy to remove the mechanism within the piston (simple snap ring), but I have to get new pistons anyway. An actual porsche part number would be nice!! (Stoddard lists some aftermarket 38mm stainless steel pistons, but I'm not sure if they are applicable or have the stepped to surface talked about in the next point) 3. The pistons have to be installed (rotated) as shown in the following diagram. (IMG:http://www.performanceforum.com/wesvann/914a/piston-angle.jpg) This places the lower "stepped" surface of the piston in the upper position. It's not due to the pad having an "index'd" matching surface (the pad just has a flat surface), and as such I've got to ask why it matters? (I have to assume it's so that the initial "bite" of the pad is lessened on the leading edge) 4. Are any of the "rebuild" kits better than others. (the kit normally is just the piston o-ring, dust seal, and retainer clip) Are there any to avoid? 5. The four bolts that hold the calipers together are 7mm (from the factory) and when loose, the parts of the caliper sure sure do flop around a lot!! Has anybody used 8mm bolts to help alignment and also be stronger. Where would you get 8mm bolts in the correct grade (12.9?). If you just use the factory 7mm bolts, are there any secrets to keeping everything aligned while tightening. (since I'm talking about the bolts, what should they be torqued too?) Other than the factory, is there a good source for the bolts? 6. Any idea on cost of zinc plating? (the parts have been blasted and clean) Wes Vann |
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PMB Performance ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Admin Posts: 19,278 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains ![]() ![]() |
At twice the price I'll buy the Ribe Bit set and the 3-stone hone and the seal kits and all the plating... hell, I'll even put them together with the pistons in the proper orientation and with the spacers done up mighty right! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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Wes V |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 482 Joined: 11-October 07 From: Los angeles Member No.: 8,211 ![]() |
One thing I've noticed when doing searches on brake questions -- the topic is normally finished after Eric states what the reality is. Just look at the name of the last entry. Normally it's Eric.
(does my "question count" re-set if I start another topic?) (I'd really like to know if it's worth buying factory parts through PMB or just go to the dealer, but I'm afraid to ask. I do need to buy new Ribe bolts due to the prior owner messing them up) Wes |
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