 I parked on a hill for the first time!, The easiest way to fix your e-brake/shifter |
|
|
|
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
|
|
| biosurfer1 |
 Oct 21 2010, 08:27 PM
Post
#1
|
|
Teener fo Life!  Group: Members Posts: 3,020 Joined: 3-August 03 From: Roseville, CA Member No.: 977 Region Association: Northern California  |
I love my 914 but two things that really bugged and embarrassed me about it was I had no e-brake so I would drive around until I found a flat parking spot and hope leaving the car in gear held it and when I put my Renn-shift on, a couple things got moved a bit in the tunnel and I had a very annoying grinding/squeeking sound when I shifted into 1st. I knew it wasn't doing any damage but it was always there.
I couldn't really tell what was causing the noises in the shifter and I don't usually mess with brakes, I leave those to professionals. So what's the easiest way to fix both of these items? Step 1: Take 914 to McMark's shop in Sonoma. Step 2: Go on vacation to the Bahamas Step 3: Come back, give Mark minimal $$$'s and everything will be fixed! Seriously though, Mark has gone above and beyond for me more than once with knowledge and, on more than one occasion, emergency storage. I'm lucky to have him so close. I'm a big advocate on learning how to work on your own car, but when things elevate to the point of needing a professional, I highly recommend Original Customs. Thanks again Mark! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif) p.s. Olav can (IMG:style_emoticons/default/KMA.gif) |
   |
 
|
  |
Replies
| jcd914 |
Oct 22 2010, 12:29 AM
Post
#2
|
|
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,092 Joined: 7-February 08 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 8,684 Region Association: Northern California |
A couple of blocks of wood or bricks help (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) You can't go wrong sending it to McMark but assuming you still have stock rear brake calipers you can probably fix the parking brake your self. The system is fairly simple, hand lever pulls on the cables, cables pull on the caliper levers. Disconnect the cables at the calipers Make sure the caliper levers operate back and forth without sticking Adjust the venting clearance on all 4 rear pads. Adjust the length of both cables so they connect to the caliper levers with no pre load or extra slack On the shifter I would pull the rear cover off the center tunnel and operate the shift lever while watching the shift rod and see if you can find what it is rubbing against. Move what ever is rubbing out of the way or maybe you need to shift the Renn shift tower a little to one side or the other. Jim |
|
|
|
| Drums66 |
Oct 23 2010, 11:26 AM
Post
#3
|
|
914 Rudiments Group: Members Posts: 5,321 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Coronado,Cali Member No.: 151 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(jcd914 @ Oct 21 2010, 11:29 PM)  ....Please do until you install 1 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) |
|
|
|
Posts in this topic
biosurfer1 I parked on a hill for the first time! Oct 21 2010, 08:27 PM
SirAndy I had no e-brake
10.5:1 has worked well for me in ... Oct 21 2010, 08:53 PM
r_towle bring it to mark.
the squeak is the shifter rod ru... Oct 22 2010, 08:00 AM |
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:
|
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 9th May 2025 - 05:31 PM |
Invision Power Board
v9.1.4 © 2025 IPS, Inc.