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Trekkor
post Mar 28 2004, 10:00 PM
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Looking for the best source for rebuild parts for
914-4's.

Also looking for high quality red caliper paint.

What brake pads seem to work best without squeaking me to tears? Don't care about pad life.

Any rotor mods that make you happy?

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post Mar 28 2004, 10:04 PM
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hey...i litterally JUST DID THIS.
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i did a set of m calipers. very easy.
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post Mar 28 2004, 10:05 PM
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This thread has all the answers on my rebuild
(sorry for the cross post)
My caliper rebuild
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post Mar 28 2004, 10:31 PM
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all the answers on one post would get a cheer from all. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

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post Mar 28 2004, 11:02 PM
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Trekkor,

our buddy Mark posted a few days ago about buying several rear brake rebuild kits. Give him a call and we can order a set for you also.


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post Mar 28 2004, 11:15 PM
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Brad,
Should I get too crazy trying to mod the stock 4 set-up.
I find no problems as is with functioning units.
The expense of SS lines, drilling etc., will be worth the time?

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post Mar 28 2004, 11:19 PM
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No. Leave them alone. If you want to do something buy some cheapy brake ducts and channel some cool air to them.


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post Mar 28 2004, 11:32 PM
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Well, simalar Question, but different Brake. I started tearing down my 911/frt. equiped with S calipers and was wondering aside from the usual seals I see there is a SS piston kit available for them (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)
Is this advisable? Is there a corrosion issue with the stock Pistons?
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post Mar 28 2004, 11:34 PM
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The stock pistons do pit and rust. I personally would rebuild them using the SS pistons just to be on the safe side.


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post Mar 29 2004, 12:22 AM
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my front left caliper squeals while driving.
when brakes are applied- no squeak.
with car lifted it's evident that there is slight binding ( piston not returning? )
is this a good enough reason to rebuild or are there other solutions? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)

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post Mar 29 2004, 12:29 AM
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Rebuilding calipers is always a good idea if you question their functioning. Front calipers are super easy to rebuild (pop out pistons, replace seals, put pistons back in) and having calipers that work to their full potential is dy-no-mite!
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post Mar 29 2004, 12:40 AM
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thanks, mark.

i'll need a top shelf rebuild kit on all four corners.
can you set me up?

i might as well do it now while it still on blocks.

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post Mar 29 2004, 12:43 AM
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Do you wanna rebuild the rear caliper adjusting mechanism? It's $25 per kit just for that. It doesn't include the piston seals and such, that's a separate kit.
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post Mar 29 2004, 08:15 AM
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Speaking of brake caliper parts... are there SS pistons for 914-6 calipers?

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