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> OT: 944 Calipers, I know some of you guys have 944's...
Eric_Shea
post Sep 18 2012, 07:54 PM
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Just wanted to show off our newest build... 944 single piston, floating steel calipers:

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This is our first couple of sets. We finished these for Henry at Intermeccanica. Really happy with the way they turned out. I must say, I like the ATE's much better than the Girling version found on various VW Buses etc.

You can see the build process here:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1...mp;l=88d2516f44
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post Sep 18 2012, 09:20 PM
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post Sep 18 2012, 09:22 PM
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Wow, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) if you only knew how many of those I have tossed in the scrap pile. Who the hell wants those turds ?
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post Sep 18 2012, 10:26 PM
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Didn't I read somewhere that these were adaptable for the 914?
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post Sep 18 2012, 10:38 PM
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I have the 944 turbos on my teener. Requires some machining to work.
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post Sep 18 2012, 10:41 PM
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I thought you could buy an adapter rail for the Turbos?
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post Sep 18 2012, 11:08 PM
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Eric,
In the near future I may be in the market for a pair of those for the front of my bug project! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Sep 19 2012, 05:34 AM
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How about 928s4 calipers Eric, do you rebuild those?
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post Sep 19 2012, 07:16 AM
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Who the hell wants those turds ?


Probably guys that want to restore or keep their 944 original.

Oddly enough, at 7lbs. 10oz., they're about 2lbs. lighter than those A-Calipers (SC/Carrera) that everyone likes to put on their cars. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Sep 19 2012, 07:18 AM
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QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ Sep 19 2012, 05:16 AM) *

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Who the hell wants those turds ?


Probably guys that want to restore or keep their 944 original.

Who the hell would want to do that ? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif)

Oddly enough, at 7lbs. 10oz., they're about 2lbs. lighter than those A-Calipers (SC/Carrera) that everyone likes to put on their cars. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


And they're still a floater (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
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post Sep 19 2012, 07:23 AM
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Agreed... thank God not too many cars were equipped with these awful single piston floater design calipers. Too many related deaths I'm sure. They probably flex too! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)
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post Sep 19 2012, 07:23 AM
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How about 928s4 calipers Eric, do you rebuild those?


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post Sep 19 2012, 07:33 AM
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How about 928s4 calipers Eric, do you rebuild those?


We have a full set here we're experimenting with. The problem with the later Brembo's is... Brembo. They have made the kits unbearable. Each bore seal is $25.00. Each dust boot/wiper seal is $32.00. Now x8 ($456) or x16 ($962) and you've just covered the "rubber" bits for your restoration.

To refinish them properly requires fully stripping them, de-anodizing them, re-anodizing them in black, assembling them, clear coating in high temp clear and then re-machining the PORSCHE logo. There's another $400 per pair to get them like factory new.

Who's ready to pony up $849.00 per pair for these dime-a-dozen calipers? This is why I currently call them "throw-a-way" calipers.

The spring plates in the pad cavity are also a problem. Almost all of the fasteners need to be machined out. Small fastener in steel into an aluminum body.

Again, we're experimenting with some low cost finish alternatives. It's admittedly a back burner project.
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post Sep 19 2012, 07:18 PM
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those look flexy......
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post Sep 19 2012, 08:44 PM
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QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ Sep 18 2012, 05:54 PM) *

Just wanted to show off our newest build... 944 single piston, floating steel calipers:

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net-1110-1348019689.1.jpg)

This is our first couple of sets. We finished these for Henry at Intermeccanica. Really happy with the way they turned out. I must say, I like the ATE's much better than the Girling version found on various VW Buses etc.

You can see the build process here:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1...mp;l=88d2516f44

My cousin gave me a pair of these, and I was never able to determine exactly what they came from until seeing this picture. I have M calipers for the front. Would these be something worth considering for the rear? I have't yet decided if I will keep my car narrow or install flares (but I am leaning toward flares).
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post Sep 19 2012, 08:51 PM
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post Sep 21 2012, 09:30 AM
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Again, we're experimenting with some low cost finish alternatives. It's admittedly a back burner project.


Getting closer though... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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post Sep 21 2012, 09:48 AM
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" floating steel calipers"? How do you get them to float?

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post Sep 21 2012, 09:57 AM
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post Sep 21 2012, 10:38 AM
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