j.kenzie@sbcglobal.net

KS
Moderately undersized rotors do not correlate with poor brake performance, so I don't think you have caught Adam in some critical lie. But more than that, this is a family of sorts and you seem to find ways of antagonizing members. This is supposed to be a positive, comfortable environment to ask questions and exchange ideas. Most guys contribute in helpful ways.
Dave

Kalspeed

Well contributions to the fact of misleading the viewers and the insurer, as well as the token mention of numbness and mention of bad health..is a cover-up.

Rape the system and then get away scot-free..THEN mention oops my brakes were bad.

After an accident why post in here literally minutes after it occurred, pictures included.

Adamant1971

I actually have Psoriatic Arthritis and have started immune suppressing therapy to combat it. This disease leaves me at a greater risk of heart attack, stroke and now infections do to my meds. Plus they are costing me 20k per year.

Scot-free, not at all, regardless of my ticket and or any mechanical issues I'm at fault for the accident 100% and my premiums have gone up substantially. Since my premiums were going to go up regardless it made perfect sense to make a claim for the car and get it fixed and re-painted. Sticky throttle or not it simply does not matter, even if I get my traffic ticket decreased or thrown out it's still the same, my fault.

The fact that you openly question my health when I have been battling this disease for several years sickens me to the core.

j.kenzie@sbcglobal.net

You know I don't think you understand this group at all. I crashed my car into a snow bank a few months ago. It was nobody's fault but mine. I posted about it, really for sympathy as much as information. Once again, this is a family of sorts.
I am actually quite skeptical of runaway car stories. I think many are pedal confusion, a few are floor mat interference, but most are operator error with creative memory. There are several other options. It doesn't mean he is raping the system because he says he had a throttle cable problem. Maybe he did. Maybe he didn't. You don't know. I don't know. He probably doesn't know for sure either. It serves no purpose for you to call Adam a liar based on your limited information. It does detract from the forum.
When you have a problem, you may post here for help. People here will help you as best they can. You will eventually get comfortable with that format. Until then, I suggest you try not to be such a negative fellow.
Dave
BTW you might want to use at least your first name in your posts so you actually seem like a person, not a troll.

Imo000

Most of the drive is straight line to SITM so, if you lost 1L in city driving, you will be fine to go to the SITM. Just keep an eye on the fuild level every time you stop for gas.
If the pads are thick and the rotors aren't warped, don't worry about them just yet. But if there will be a spirited drive during SITM, stay at the back.

j.kenzie@sbcglobal.net

OK

robot808

You're doing it wrong.

Bonster

Wow. You 928 guys are tough. Or crazy. Or a mix of both. Lol.

First off, and this is probably just me --to someone who has never owned a 928 ( was alerted to this thread via a complaint, so came to check it out) -- I would not drive my car with pretty much any leak. But I am not as brave as y'all. I guess.

With that, I of course would not recommend driving on a bad/disabled braking system. If the slots are gone, my bet is the rotors are so thin that they will heat up too much for the pads to grip. Something my first race (and BEST coach) always says: "Brakes stop tires; tires stop cars." Remember that the pads cool much slower than the rotors - but if the rotors are thin, they may actually be warped from those hot pads. Okay.. I am kind of rambling. Bottom line -- please replace the rotors. BEFORE taking your family on a trip.

Power steering fluid is extremely flammable. Either purge the system or replace parts. When I raced Spec Miata (don't laugh or I... I.... I will think of something!) it was a requirement to remove the PS pump because it is so flammable.

Okay, now that I have said all that... please lighten up Kalspeed. Save the criticism for the ballot box this November... or something. No, really -understand we are all Porsche buds here. Please don't post something that makes any of us feel less than welcome. Thanks.

Bonster

PS: for Dave... since I don't put my name in my posts... just for you, Dave... BONNI. Happy now? Dang, I am full of it this morning. Maybe I should go back to bed. Lol. I DARE y'all to give me "permission."

Bonster

PS:for. If anything I posted regarding mechanical issues has been unclear, please feel free to call me on it. I get "lazy" when using my phone to respond to stuff. I actually am well-versed in most areas of a car. I just got spoiled with this phone to the point that I rarely use myphone computer these days.

Daniel Dudley

I think some of us need to switch to Sanka. Lucas oil has a power steering reconditioning fluid that is thicker than seal snot. Try that for now. It isn't cheap, but it might slow things down a tad.

BTW, I have been told by an old 928 guy that keeping the belt not too tight and not going full lock with the rack will preserve the system. I believe this is good advice for any 928.

Good luck with your quest to SITM, AA. Where there is a will there is a way...

Bonster

Sanka? You must be talking about me. Lol. Or at least, I will gladly take credit so that we don't have anymore insults thrashing around. Nice car in your avatar, btw. Okay... off for another cup of Sanka.

White Lightnin'

What's up Bonni! Long time no visit to the 'word' thread...

Adamant1971: Been to SITM with almost everything leaking -just didn't push it on the BRP. Fixed rack & then a line would leak... replace that line and another would leak.

Word of advice -change all P/S lines when you change the rack -reservoir too. AND -ditch the factory-designed hose clamp on the short hose under the reservoir & get a regular 'worm' hose clamp. The factory design never tightens fully.

Just be careful at SITM and you'll be fine.

Bonster

Hey Barry ... seems most of my activity lately has been checking on complains sent to mods, lol. Seems like really sound advice -when if you are gonna be in there anyway, may as well do a complete overhaul.

Are these common issues with 928s? Or is it just the age factor? Are the 968s similar in this department? And... okay... I will risk looking the fool and just ask: what is SITM?

Still wanna get up your way and hunt the Dragon. Someday...

White Lightnin'

Hey Bonni... I was referring mainly to my absence from the word thread, but SITM is Sharks In The Mountains -sponsored by 928 Specialists [our forum sponsor as well]. It takes place every 1st weekend of June in the mountains of NC -many schedule a visit to the Dragon at the same time!

As for the P/S issues... yes, mostly due to age. BUT the factory clamp under the reservoir IS A DESIGN FLAW. It may be present in other P-models (more than likely) and contribute to their leakages.

So Bonni... are you our relief Mod? Taking up the slack of Hacker, Gretch & Davis? Way cool if you are... there is a thread on our forum that needs deleting in a bad way... the 'What was he thinking' thread. Beware: NSFAnybody.