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| Pat Garvey |
  Feb 21 2010, 06:07 PM
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Do I or don't I...........?  Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States  |
Title says it.
Look this is NOT for my 914, but it is for a Porsche. Mod may feel free tp move this topic, but I need help fast! Car (911) has been parked for 4 years indoors. Front pads seem to be frozen to the discs. Don't think it's a caliper problem because they are almost new. Just seems to be an inactivity thing. Rears spin freely. I jacked the car up to make certain the rears were free - they are. Placed a 1X4 through the cookie cutters onto the discs. Pounded on it with a rubber mallet. No effect. Truck's coming for this car (sold). Suggestions? Thanx, Pat |
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| Pat Garvey |
 Feb 22 2010, 07:00 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
OK, I knew than answer before I asked the question. Just hoped that someone had found an "easy" fix. Wish this fix could work on a 914.
This is the fix: 1.Remove wheel. 2. Beat (rubber mallet) disc severely. 3. Tap caliper lightly with said rubber mallet. Listen for a click". 4. Insert BFS (screwdriver) into vents. Beat liberally, until movement is noted. 5. Replace wheel & do the roundy round until corrosion on disc is abraded. 6. Go have a drink of something special & wait for the body pains to hit from all the above. I HATE being old! Pat p.s. - you guys were useless for this, and I know you've all done this. Sorry. |
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| rick 918-S |
Feb 22 2010, 07:22 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,473 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region 
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QUOTE(Pat Garvey @ Feb 22 2010, 07:00 PM)  OK, I knew than answer before I asked the question. Just hoped that someone had found an "easy" fix. Wish this fix could work on a 914. This is the fix: 1.Remove wheel. 2. Beat (rubber mallet) disc severely. 3. Tap caliper lightly with said rubber mallet. Listen for a click". 4. Insert BFS (screwdriver) into vents. Beat liberally, until movement is noted. 5. Replace wheel & do the roundy round until corrosion on disc is abraded. 6. Go have a drink of something special & wait for the body pains to hit from all the above. I HATE being old! Pat p.s. - you guys were useless for this, and I know you've all done this. Sorry. Useless... maybe. But we still love ya man! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) |
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Posts in this topic
Pat Garvey Frozen front brake pads Feb 21 2010, 06:07 PM
underthetire Pat, ive had pads stick, but usually just rocking ... Feb 21 2010, 06:15 PM
Dr. Roger
Pat, ive had pads stick, but usually just rocking... Feb 21 2010, 06:50 PM Eric_Shea Hit them with a big hammer... the car is sold so, ... Feb 21 2010, 07:48 PM Pat Garvey
Hit them with a big hammer... the car is sold so,... Feb 21 2010, 08:27 PM rick 918-S Did you press the brake pedal? The soft lines my b... Feb 21 2010, 08:34 PM Dave_Darling Pretend you're changing the pads: Remove the ... Feb 21 2010, 10:27 PM McMark Someone forgot to liberally coat the rotors in oil... Feb 21 2010, 10:29 PM Ferg Thanks Pat :beer2: :worship: Feb 22 2010, 07:29 PM jmill I've bought plenty of old beaters with frozen ... Feb 22 2010, 07:43 PM Eric_Shea
I'll be sure to jump in and help on the next... Feb 22 2010, 11:34 PM |
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