Help !!! (Brake caliper question)
11-04-2002, 05:15 PM
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Help !!! (Brake caliper question)
My car is currently in the shop getting it's brakes worked on. I received a call from them saying that they have discovered that there is a problem with the front calipers not keeping fluid where it's supposed to be and that new ones are in order. First off, has anyone ever heard of this ? Secondly, what is the best route to go if this in fact is true ? New calipers or used ones and since he said already that he may have some trouble getting some, I am thinking about buying them myself (from the big 3) and then having the shop installing them.
What are your thoughts... I am getting desperate.
Rob <img src="confused.gif" border="0">
What are your thoughts... I am getting desperate.
Rob <img src="confused.gif" border="0">
11-04-2002, 05:31 PM
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No way to know about your calipers, but ..
1) 928 calipers rarely fail.
2) Both calipers very, very rarely fail at the same time.
I would be skeptical.
1) 928 calipers rarely fail.
2) Both calipers very, very rarely fail at the same time.
I would be skeptical.
11-04-2002, 07:36 PM
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Go and look for yourself. If the seals are destroyed, perhaps they are toast, but usually they go a long, long time.
Seeing as you have an S4, it is a big bucks repair.
Seeing as you have an S4, it is a big bucks repair.
11-04-2002, 10:39 PM
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Could not find 'NEW' calipers in the 928 Int'l
catalog.
Listing $200.00 each used.
Could not find the rebuild kit either, though the kits for 78'- 81' & 82'- 86.5' list for $10.00 each.
I'm sure Wally, or other Big 3 affiliates would be happy to price this out on a private post.
I know you have owned the sHARk for awhile, if you haven't personally butchered the brakes doing a brake pad change, had a brake press. warn on the dash with master caution, weren't leaking fluid, ... .
I'd be suspicious of the wrench - even pros have a bad day - who might want to lay a delay or unseen costs on the parts failing.
I'd go to the shop and ask for a look see. Everything else would be a unfounded WAG on our part. He 'might' have blown the seals out and ripped them trying a re-install
What were the symptoms that precipitated the shop visit?
If you go with used ones ask if they have 'paired sets'.
good luck.
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catalog.
Listing $200.00 each used.
Could not find the rebuild kit either, though the kits for 78'- 81' & 82'- 86.5' list for $10.00 each.
I'm sure Wally, or other Big 3 affiliates would be happy to price this out on a private post.
I know you have owned the sHARk for awhile, if you haven't personally butchered the brakes doing a brake pad change, had a brake press. warn on the dash with master caution, weren't leaking fluid, ... .
I'd be suspicious of the wrench - even pros have a bad day - who might want to lay a delay or unseen costs on the parts failing.
I'd go to the shop and ask for a look see. Everything else would be a unfounded WAG on our part. He 'might' have blown the seals out and ripped them trying a re-install
What were the symptoms that precipitated the shop visit?
If you go with used ones ask if they have 'paired sets'.
good luck.
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11-04-2002, 11:30 PM
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I agree with Wally, it does sound fishy. If you do determine they are "bad", you should consider some options to new calipers from your mechanic:
Rebuild them or have then professionally reconditioned. <a href="http://www.prospeedmotorsport.com" target="_blank">Prospeed Motorsport</a> offer individual parts as well as a reconditioning service. I have no experience with them, but they seem reputable.
You may be able to find some used calipers from the Big 3. Excellence magazine did an article on upgrading a 944 to S4 front brakes. They bought used ones from <a href="http://www.partsheaven.com/" target="_blank">PartsHeaven</a>.
Finally, consider upgrading to GTS or Big Reds. I know that <a href="http://www.928gt.com" target="_blank">928 Specialists</a> offer kits. This option may not be much more expensive than letting your mechanic source new S4 calipers.
Good luck and let us know what happens!
Rebuild them or have then professionally reconditioned. <a href="http://www.prospeedmotorsport.com" target="_blank">Prospeed Motorsport</a> offer individual parts as well as a reconditioning service. I have no experience with them, but they seem reputable.
You may be able to find some used calipers from the Big 3. Excellence magazine did an article on upgrading a 944 to S4 front brakes. They bought used ones from <a href="http://www.partsheaven.com/" target="_blank">PartsHeaven</a>.
Finally, consider upgrading to GTS or Big Reds. I know that <a href="http://www.928gt.com" target="_blank">928 Specialists</a> offer kits. This option may not be much more expensive than letting your mechanic source new S4 calipers.
Good luck and let us know what happens!