 Boxster caliper install, do the rears need "that" much pad modifications?, Rich Johnson adaptors , yes I tried to call him |
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| Mueller |
 Apr 2 2020, 12:16 PM
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So I understand there supposed to be some trimming of the rear pads on the bottom potion.
When I mock up the pad I've already milled on, it looks like I need to go another .100" to .125" more. Did I mess up the install? Top pad is modified, bottom stock.  |
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| PotterPorsche |
Apr 3 2020, 09:04 AM
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The rebel racing kit does allow 15 inch rims
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| SirAndy |
Apr 3 2020, 09:33 AM
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QUOTE(PotterPorsche @ Apr 3 2020, 08:04 AM)  The rebel racing kit does allow 15 inch rims They all fit 15" wheels, the trimming is needed on the inside, not the outside. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
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| twistedstang |
Apr 3 2020, 10:45 AM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Apr 3 2020, 11:33 AM) QUOTE(PotterPorsche @ Apr 3 2020, 08:04 AM) The rebel racing kit does allow 15 inch rims They all fit 15" wheels, the trimming is needed on the inside, not the outside. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) Correct, but the Rebel kit is designed to use boxster rotors in back which push everything out a little |
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Mueller Boxster caliper install, do the rears need "that" much pad modifications? Apr 2 2020, 12:16 PM
twistedstang Hmmm. I used the Rebel Racing kit and didnt have t... Apr 2 2020, 02:32 PM sixnotfour non S ?? Apr 2 2020, 03:17 PM
Mueller
non S ??
Yes, standard 986 calipers.
I am usin... Apr 2 2020, 04:56 PM roblav1 I just went through this a couple weeks ago. Yes,... Apr 2 2020, 05:14 PM Luke M Yes, the pads need to be trimmed at the bottom to ... Apr 2 2020, 06:24 PM Mueller
Yes, the pads need to be trimmed at the bottom to... Apr 2 2020, 06:39 PM jim_hoyland What did you use to modify the pads ?
http://www.... Apr 2 2020, 06:54 PM Mueller Used my mill at home.
Apr 2 2020, 08:07 PM jim_hoyland what if one doesn't have access to a mill ? Apr 2 2020, 08:49 PM 76-914
what if one doesn't have access to a mill ?
... Apr 2 2020, 09:23 PM Mueller
what if one doesn't have access to a mill ?
... Apr 2 2020, 09:25 PM twistedstang
what if one doesn't have access to a mill ?
... Apr 3 2020, 03:44 AM roblav1 I did mine on a bench grinder. Just like I did on... Apr 2 2020, 10:26 PM jd74914
I did mine on a bench grinder. Just like I did o... Apr 3 2020, 07:12 AM twistedstang For all the guys that had to trim the pads....what... Apr 3 2020, 03:43 AM Steve
For all the guys that had to trim the pads....wha... Apr 3 2020, 06:52 AM sixnotfour
For all the guys that had to trim the pads....wha... Apr 3 2020, 08:56 AM SirAndy For all the guys that had to trim the pads....what... Apr 3 2020, 09:33 AM Mueller Can you run 15" wheels with the Rebel adapter... Apr 3 2020, 08:31 AM twistedstang
Can you run 15" wheels with the Rebel adapte... Apr 3 2020, 08:44 AM Steve
[quote name='SirAndy' post='2800474' date='Apr 3 ... Apr 3 2020, 10:55 AM Luke M
[quote name='twistedstang' post='2800506' date='A... Apr 3 2020, 11:15 AM 914forme Rebel kit fits the 911 parking brake as far as I c... Apr 3 2020, 11:47 AM Steve
Rebel kit fits the 911 parking brake as far as I ... Apr 3 2020, 03:53 PM lierofox Off topic, but I had to do a double-take while rea... Apr 3 2020, 12:01 PM |
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