 Do Boxster calipers fit factory 16" Fuchs wheels, Some help please |
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| mmascari |
 Feb 14 2018, 06:14 PM
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QUOTE(mmascari @ Feb 14 2018, 04:12 PM)  QUOTE(mepstein @ Feb 14 2018, 04:05 PM) From what I’ve read on pelican, a lot of repro Fuchs don’t fit due to different inner dimensions than real Fuchs. The cast wheels require more material for the same strength and interfere with the larger calipers. I just sold a pair of Euromeisters in the classifieds because they didn't fit on the inside. The caliper rubbed and would have required a spacer. This was on the rear with Boxster non-S calipers. I have Boxster calipers on both front and rear. I thought about a small spacer but with a narrow body the offset would have brought the tire even further out towards the fender and would have never fit. Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| Mitox |
Feb 14 2018, 06:20 PM
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QUOTE(mmascari @ Feb 14 2018, 07:12 PM) QUOTE(mepstein @ Feb 14 2018, 04:05 PM) From what I’ve read on pelican, a lot of repro Fuchs don’t fit due to different inner dimensions than real Fuchs. The cast wheels require more material for the same strength and interfere with the larger calipers. I just sold a pair of Euromeisters in the classifieds because they didn't fit on the inside. The caliper rubbed and would have required a spacer. This was on the rear with Boxster non-S calipers. I have Boxster calipers on both front and rear. I thought about a small spacer but with a narrow body the offset would have brought the tire even further out towards the fender and would have never fit. If I understand your situation correctly, it seems that the interference was at the inner section of ID that ramps down to a smaller ID. The caliper must have initially fit into the ID. Is this correct? I'm asking, because I want to make my Euromeister work in my flared fenders. Thanks |
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| mmascari |
Feb 14 2018, 06:32 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 321 Joined: 1-September 14 From: Concord, CA Member No.: 17,850 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Mitox @ Feb 14 2018, 04:20 PM) QUOTE(mmascari @ Feb 14 2018, 07:12 PM) QUOTE(mepstein @ Feb 14 2018, 04:05 PM) From what I’ve read on pelican, a lot of repro Fuchs don’t fit due to different inner dimensions than real Fuchs. The cast wheels require more material for the same strength and interfere with the larger calipers. I just sold a pair of Euromeisters in the classifieds because they didn't fit on the inside. The caliper rubbed and would have required a spacer. This was on the rear with Boxster non-S calipers. I have Boxster calipers on both front and rear. I thought about a small spacer but with a narrow body the offset would have brought the tire even further out towards the fender and would have never fit. If I understand your situation correctly, it seems that the interference was at the inner section of ID that ramps down to a smaller ID. The caliper must have initially fit into the ID. Is this correct? I'm asking, because I want to make my Euromeister work in my flared fenders. Thanks Oh yeah, the calipers fit with a lot of room within the wheel diameter. The problem for me was the face of the caliper rubbed on the inside of the wheel, therefore required a spacer to push the wheel off the hub/rotor. |
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| Mitox |
Feb 14 2018, 06:44 PM
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QUOTE(mmascari @ Feb 14 2018, 07:32 PM) QUOTE(Mitox @ Feb 14 2018, 04:20 PM) QUOTE(mmascari @ Feb 14 2018, 07:12 PM) QUOTE(mepstein @ Feb 14 2018, 04:05 PM) From what I’ve read on pelican, a lot of repro Fuchs don’t fit due to different inner dimensions than real Fuchs. The cast wheels require more material for the same strength and interfere with the larger calipers. I just sold a pair of Euromeisters in the classifieds because they didn't fit on the inside. The caliper rubbed and would have required a spacer. This was on the rear with Boxster non-S calipers. I have Boxster calipers on both front and rear. I thought about a small spacer but with a narrow body the offset would have brought the tire even further out towards the fender and would have never fit. If I understand your situation correctly, it seems that the interference was at the inner section of ID that ramps down to a smaller ID. The caliper must have initially fit into the ID. Is this correct? I'm asking, because I want to make my Euromeister work in my flared fenders. Thanks Oh yeah, the calipers fit with a lot of room within the wheel diameter. The problem for me was the face of the caliper rubbed on the inside of the wheel, therefore required a spacer to push the wheel off the hub/rotor. Thanks. I'm using flares, so will need a spacer anyway, so I think the Euros should be OK with Boxster brakes. |
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| 914Sixer |
Feb 14 2018, 07:01 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,863 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region
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I bought the wheels and I am going to be using stock -6 calipers. Hoping I do not have to massage the rear fenders. According to the Maxilite Wheel site 16x7 with 23mm offset are good to go. I'll know in a couple of days.
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| mmascari |
Feb 14 2018, 07:19 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 321 Joined: 1-September 14 From: Concord, CA Member No.: 17,850 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(914Sixer @ Feb 14 2018, 05:01 PM) I bought the wheels and I am going to be using stock -6 calipers. Hoping I do not have to massage the rear fenders. According to the Maxilite Wheel site 16x7 with 23mm offset are good to go. I'll know in a couple of days. Should be....a lot of guys running them with stock calipers. |
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| andys |
Feb 14 2018, 10:08 PM
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QUOTE(burton73 @ Feb 14 2018, 01:39 PM) QUOTE(andys @ Feb 14 2018, 10:19 AM) QUOTE(Justinp71 @ Feb 14 2018, 09:07 AM) For anyone running 15" wheels you can go with Wilwood Calipers... Also there are a couple tricks to installing these, I can inform anyone interested. I'm interested in the tricks to install. Which Wilwoods? Piston sizes? What calipers are you running on the rear? Master cylinder diameter? Thanks, Andys What are you going to do for emergency brake? Bob B Not sure who this question is directed to, but my e-brake is a Wilwood mechanical spot. Andys  |
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| wndsrfr |
Feb 15 2018, 05:12 AM
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QUOTE(andys @ Feb 14 2018, 08:08 PM) QUOTE(burton73 @ Feb 14 2018, 01:39 PM) QUOTE(andys @ Feb 14 2018, 10:19 AM) QUOTE(Justinp71 @ Feb 14 2018, 09:07 AM) For anyone running 15" wheels you can go with Wilwood Calipers... Also there are a couple tricks to installing these, I can inform anyone interested. I'm interested in the tricks to install. Which Wilwoods? Piston sizes? What calipers are you running on the rear? Master cylinder diameter? Thanks, Andys What are you going to do for emergency brake? Bob B Not sure who this question is directed to, but my e-brake is a Wilwood mechanical spot. Andys Ooohhhhh....I like...I need this....another photo with mounting detail? Bellcrank source? |
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| mepstein |
Feb 15 2018, 06:05 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,219 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Summit sells bellcranks in different sizes
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| Freezin 914 |
Feb 15 2018, 07:33 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 835 Joined: 27-July 14 From: Wisconsin Member No.: 17,687 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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For you guys running the boxster calipers, are these track cars? Sixes? I was always told the stock calipers were plenty good provided they were in good working order with quality shoes. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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| mepstein |
Feb 15 2018, 08:11 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,219 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(Freezin 914 @ Feb 15 2018, 08:33 AM) For you guys running the boxster calipers, are these track cars? Sixes? I was always told the stock calipers were plenty good provided they were in good working order with quality shoes. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Stock is great on a four. Sixes are heavier. V8's, flared cars, ect, usually want more brake. It's not always a - have to. Sometimes its a - want to. |
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| Steve |
Feb 15 2018, 08:15 AM
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I’m running them front and back with Rich’s kits. My car is street and some Auto cross. Yes it’s overkill, but they look good, brake awesome, cheap and plentiful, but are much newer than the other brakes. I had problems with my rebuilt 914-6 rear calipers. It was easier to update to a 911 emergency brake.
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| JmuRiz |
Feb 15 2018, 08:40 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,421 Joined: 30-December 02 From: NoVA Member No.: 50 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Good to know they work with 15" too...wonder if I can put my early 911 hubcap wheels on or my 951 alumn spare tire wheels on there for a total sleeper look (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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| Mitox |
Feb 15 2018, 09:52 AM
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QUOTE(Steve @ Feb 15 2018, 09:15 AM) I’m running them front and back with Rich’s kits. My car is street and some Auto cross. Yes it’s overkill, but they look good, brake awesome, cheap and plentiful, but are much newer than the other brakes. I had problems with my rebuilt 914-6 rear calipers. It was easier to update to a 911 emergency brake. I've seen Rich's kits referred to several times, but I'm having trouble finding them. Is there a website he runs, or does someone else market them for him? |
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| mepstein |
Feb 15 2018, 10:02 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,219 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(Mitox @ Feb 15 2018, 10:52 AM) QUOTE(Steve @ Feb 15 2018, 09:15 AM) I’m running them front and back with Rich’s kits. My car is street and some Auto cross. Yes it’s overkill, but they look good, brake awesome, cheap and plentiful, but are much newer than the other brakes. I had problems with my rebuilt 914-6 rear calipers. It was easier to update to a 911 emergency brake. I've seen Rich's kits referred to several times, but I'm having trouble finding them. Is there a website he runs, or does someone else market them for him? A914guy@ail.com Great guy. He will email you info if you reach out to him. He has a good number of parts available. |
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| Mitox |
Feb 15 2018, 10:12 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 395 Joined: 26-October 15 From: SW Virginia Member No.: 19,302 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Feb 15 2018, 11:02 AM) QUOTE(Mitox @ Feb 15 2018, 10:52 AM) QUOTE(Steve @ Feb 15 2018, 09:15 AM) I’m running them front and back with Rich’s kits. My car is street and some Auto cross. Yes it’s overkill, but they look good, brake awesome, cheap and plentiful, but are much newer than the other brakes. I had problems with my rebuilt 914-6 rear calipers. It was easier to update to a 911 emergency brake. I've seen Rich's kits referred to several times, but I'm having trouble finding them. Is there a website he runs, or does someone else market them for him? A914guy@ail.com Great guy. He will email you info if you reach out to him. He has a good number of parts available. Thanks. To be sure though, is the email AOL or AIL? |
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| burton73 |
Feb 15 2018, 10:17 AM
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QUOTE(Mitox @ Feb 15 2018, 08:12 AM) QUOTE(mepstein @ Feb 15 2018, 11:02 AM) QUOTE(Mitox @ Feb 15 2018, 10:52 AM) QUOTE(Steve @ Feb 15 2018, 09:15 AM) I’m running them front and back with Rich’s kits. My car is street and some Auto cross. Yes it’s overkill, but they look good, brake awesome, cheap and plentiful, but are much newer than the other brakes. I had problems with my rebuilt 914-6 rear calipers. It was easier to update to a 911 emergency brake. I've seen Rich's kits referred to several times, but I'm having trouble finding them. Is there a website he runs, or does someone else market them for him? A914guy@ail.com Great guy. He will email you info if you reach out to him. He has a good number of parts available. Thanks. To be sure though, is the email AOL or AIL? AOL.com |
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| gothspeed |
Feb 15 2018, 10:23 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,539 Joined: 3-February 09 From: SoCal Member No.: 10,019 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Freezin 914 @ Feb 15 2018, 05:33 AM) For you guys running the boxster calipers, are these track cars? Sixes? I was always told the stock calipers were plenty good provided they were in good working order with quality shoes. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) stock brakes with good pads is plenty for general and aggressive street use. I will be doing vented front rotors at minimum and if ambition allows, add some alloy calipers. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| mepstein |
Feb 15 2018, 10:42 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,219 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(burton73 @ Feb 15 2018, 11:17 AM) QUOTE(Mitox @ Feb 15 2018, 08:12 AM) QUOTE(mepstein @ Feb 15 2018, 11:02 AM) QUOTE(Mitox @ Feb 15 2018, 10:52 AM) QUOTE(Steve @ Feb 15 2018, 09:15 AM) I’m running them front and back with Rich’s kits. My car is street and some Auto cross. Yes it’s overkill, but they look good, brake awesome, cheap and plentiful, but are much newer than the other brakes. I had problems with my rebuilt 914-6 rear calipers. It was easier to update to a 911 emergency brake. I've seen Rich's kits referred to several times, but I'm having trouble finding them. Is there a website he runs, or does someone else market them for him? A914guy@ail.com Great guy. He will email you info if you reach out to him. He has a good number of parts available. Thanks. To be sure though, is the email AOL or AIL? AOL.com Yea, sorry. AOL |
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| andys |
Feb 15 2018, 12:24 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,165 Joined: 21-May 03 From: Valencia, CA Member No.: 721 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(wndsrfr @ Feb 15 2018, 03:12 AM) QUOTE(andys @ Feb 14 2018, 08:08 PM) QUOTE(burton73 @ Feb 14 2018, 01:39 PM) QUOTE(andys @ Feb 14 2018, 10:19 AM) QUOTE(Justinp71 @ Feb 14 2018, 09:07 AM) For anyone running 15" wheels you can go with Wilwood Calipers... Also there are a couple tricks to installing these, I can inform anyone interested. I'm interested in the tricks to install. Which Wilwoods? Piston sizes? What calipers are you running on the rear? Master cylinder diameter? Thanks, Andys What are you going to do for emergency brake? Bob B Not sure who this question is directed to, but my e-brake is a Wilwood mechanical spot. Andys Ooohhhhh....I like...I need this....another photo with mounting detail? Bellcrank source? See my build thread: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...04625&st=20 Start at post #32, then post #37. Andys |
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