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Brake VENTING, "literally" |
aveale |
Sep 18 2005, 06:30 PM
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Fun Times Group: Members Posts: 194 Joined: 18-August 04 From: Ottawa, Canada Member No.: 2,563 |
First of all, I would like to thank everyone for helping me get to where I am now!! (Engine out, longs done, engine in, fuel pump stuff, pushrod seals, valve adjustments, engine running......)
Because I messed with things (i.e. it was not broken, buy I tried to make things better and they are now worse! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/icon8.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/headbang.gif) ) 3 Questions for the brake guys! 1- i have searched this site and found a good clearance is half of what the Haynes says (right now, it is at the Haynes value). Will this make a big difference? 2- my brakes need to pump up 1-2X to get effective stopping - is that acceptable (this may be related to #1)? 3- I can't seem to reduce the clearance on my rear-passenger side caliper. I have done the drivers side with no problem but on this one the allen key will spin without changing anything (this may be the cause of #2). Is this a repairable problem OR do I have to spend more $$$ on a new caliper?? Thanx T |
qa1142 |
Sep 18 2005, 06:35 PM
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Whiplash Group: Members Posts: 1,514 Joined: 1-June 04 From: Lake Zurich, Illinois Member No.: 2,140 |
if you are pumping it is likely air in the lines. try bleeding (the lines (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dry.gif) )
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Allan |
Sep 18 2005, 06:42 PM
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Teenerless Weenie Group: Members Posts: 8,373 Joined: 5-July 04 From: Western Mesopotamia Member No.: 2,304 Region Association: Southern California |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/agree.gif) Try bleeding them again. Right rear, left rear. right front, left front, etc... Not too sure about the venting clearance. Maybe a stripped adjuster? |
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Dr. Roger |
Sep 18 2005, 06:55 PM
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A bat out of hell. Group: Members Posts: 3,944 Joined: 31-January 05 From: Hercules, California Member No.: 3,533 Region Association: Northern California |
might it also be your rear rotor is out of spec. thickness is? or brake pads worn too much? causes the cliper to "reach" too far. this would also explain the running-out of adjustment.
i like the vent adjustment fix the best if they are in spec IMHO. then get some hard sticky pads. =-) i followed your progress thread and really appreciated your swift and consistent work u put into that thing. great work. =-) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) |
Joe Bob |
Sep 18 2005, 07:33 PM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
Air in the lines and prolly crappy fluid. When was the fluid last changed? Was it during the Nixon or the Carter administration? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
Pull the cailpers rebuild them and replace the fluid with GOOD stuff, like ATE Blue. |
markb |
Sep 18 2005, 07:38 PM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California |
Don't forget the adjusters turn opposite of each other. One adjusts clockwise, one counter-clockwise.
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Eric_Shea |
Sep 18 2005, 09:45 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,275 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/agree.gif) The inner adjuster turns the opposite of what you'd expect (it's gear driven... that's why).
To Tighten or move the pads toward the rotor: The inner adjuster turns clockwise. The outer adjuster turns counter clockwise. If you keep turning the adjuster but get no movement then your piston is probably rusted to the edge of the bore. It happens when you get a bad dust seal and water gets in. Also... you're inner adjuster machanism has a small spring on it. It has now probably come out of its retaining hole (its been cranked too many times/wound up too tight and it snaps out). You'll need to remove the piston and fix the spring (PM me, I have some tips). The inner mechanism may have to come out. Early ones were attached at the bottom of the assembly/piston and later ones were at the top and easier to get at. If it's a 72-76 car you may be in luck. Your other woes are probably a P-Valve that needs bleeding. Keep bleeding. E. |
aveale |
Sep 19 2005, 07:53 AM
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Fun Times Group: Members Posts: 194 Joined: 18-August 04 From: Ottawa, Canada Member No.: 2,563 |
I hate bleeding brakes!
Thanx so far! Does anyone else have to pump things(1X) to make car stop REALLY FAST compared to not pumping (read--RELATIVLEY SLOW)? My theory is that my venting clearance is too large on one side, so the system needs to be pumped to close off this distance. Any thoughts? Thanx family! T |
rhodyguy |
Sep 19 2005, 08:01 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,080 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
speed bleeders. NEVER look back.
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Mark Henry |
Sep 19 2005, 08:09 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
On the P-valve... cracking the lines and give a pump (with a buddy), sometimes that will clear the air in the line.
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Eric_Shea |
Sep 19 2005, 11:07 AM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,275 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I doubt it but you need to fix that for sure. 1. Make sure you "can" adjust the pad clearance. Set it at .004 not .008. 2. If you can, move on to 2a. If you can't, rebuild it, get a new one, etc. 2a. Bleed, bleed, then bleed some more. These "are" tricky animals to bleed. Either bleed the p-valve or have an assistant pound on the pedal hard a few times. 3. Set the venting clearance with the handbrake cables off. Check for an uneven rotor. 4. Once you have it bled. Bleed it some more! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif) |
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Dr. Roger |
Sep 19 2005, 12:43 PM
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A bat out of hell. Group: Members Posts: 3,944 Joined: 31-January 05 From: Hercules, California Member No.: 3,533 Region Association: Northern California |
Ahhhhh! Yes! Sounds like somethig I might do.. Thanks. =-) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/blink.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif) |
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Trekkor |
Sep 19 2005, 12:59 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
The best. Also, regardless of what the naysayers post, bleed the lowers, too. Do all eight bleeders, lowers first on each caliper. With Speedbleeders it's a 10 minute job if the wheels are off and you have an assistant. 15 minutes, solo... KT |
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