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I really did have a hard time removing the guide plates ... I dont know what you did, but for me, it was nothing short of a nightmare ... !They(Porsche) must have had a special deal on loctite as they used about a gallon of the stuff on the screws that hold the guide plates in ... (see last picture)
Earlier I tried to post pictures but it didn't work
I emailed Rennlist but I might as well have pissed in a fan
No response Sad
Seems they ended my membership a month early ... Renewing did the trick
As you can see, the brakes were looking kind of sad. But, as I mentioned earlier, I didn't need to re-do the seals ( which adds a great deal of cost to the issue )
Also my brakes are the 88 Turbo S, and I believe they are different from the 89 seals... Hence they are more expensive ... There really is no comparison to painting with a rattle can and having the PC 'ed as far as durability and appearance ... I have used rattle cans many times and consider myself pretty damn good at using them ... Trust me, I am all for doing it myself I guess getting those plates soured me on doing it myself in the future
Best regards
Ed
I noticed the other day I couldn't attach photos, it lasted about 6 or 8 hours then got better. Who knows?
Very nice looking installation, I'm curious about the coilovers you used? I've stayed away from the drilled rotors in the past for reliability reasons, though I did install slotted rotors to help move material and gas out of the system during hot 'n heavy braking. They work well for me and I have less angst about them unexpectedly exploding.
As I said earlier, I'd have powdercoated my last set if I had another reason to do a 50 mile round trip to the guy who finishes metal parts for me, but since the calipers on a 928 are pretty easy to get in and out (absent not blocking off the "soft" lines when the calipers are removed and having to spend a day bleeding the system).
I've been warned to use only the highest quality tools when working on 944s, especially the flare wrenches needed to remove the crossovers before powdercoating. Snap-On were mentioned in particular.
My seals shipped yesterday so maybe I'll take some pictures and write up the experience for posterity. When I re-built the 928 calipers and installed SS brake lines I did that as well. Here's a picture of mine:
Hi Scott
Those are the stock Koni sport shocks that came with the Turbo S. The M030's http://944turbo.org.uk/suspension.shtml I just cleaned them up a bit
Yea I used flare wrenches as well but my bleed screws and crossovers were in very good shape and didnt have an issue.
But I was sweating a bit for sure Most people just paint the crossovers but I didnt like the look
Your look great
Regards
Ed
Just to add another option here, I did a set on one of my cars a few years back with POR15 and the finish has lasted very well. It requires a lot of clean and prep before painting but everything is included in the kit. POR15 seems to have a better reputation that the other caliper painting kits out there.
I also ground down the cast-in "PORSCHE" lettering before painting and then stenciled it back in for a more modern look.
Just to add another option here, I did a set on one of my cars a few years back with POR50 and the finish has lasted very well. It requires a lot of clean and prep before painting but everything is included in the kit. POR50 seems to have a better reputation that the other caliper painting kits out there.
I also ground down the cast-in "PORSCHE" lettering before painting and then stenciled it back in for a more modern look.
I used the Por 15-Glisten on my inside wheel drums ( the turbo S wheels are a PITA to keep clean, especially with the Porsche Motorsports Green Pads)
The anodized wheels are very porous inside and will easily pit .. I was very impressed with that stuff. Never used the Por 50 though ...
Good to know
I used the Por 15-Glisten on my inside wheel drums ( the turbo S wheels are a PITA to keep clean, especially with the Porsche Motorsports Green Pads)
The anodized wheels are very porous inside and will easily pit .. I was very impressed with that stuff. Never used the Por 50 though ...
Good to know
It is POR15, 50 was a typo and I've corrected my post. I've used the stuff on quite a few things including an early gas tank when I had my 84. It stands up really well to heat, chemicals and dirt, as with any paint you need to prep well and follow instructions on drying time between coats.
It is POR15, 50 was a typo and I've corrected my post. I've used the stuff on quite a few things including an early gas tank when I had my 84. It stands up really well to heat, chemicals and dirt, as with any paint you need to prep well and follow instructions on drying time between coats.
Mike
What did u use as a black under coat ?
So you clear coated the caliper with that but what did u use as a color?
I used a mini sprayer from HF and it worked very well ... I would have loved to use this stuff as a clear coat on so many other thing I painted in the past with a rattle can...
Mike
What did u use as a black under coat ?
So you clear coated the caliper with that but what did u use as a color?
I used a mini sprayer from HF and it worked very well ... I would have loved to use this stuff as a clear coat on so many other thing I painted in the past with a rattle can...
The kit I linked to has everything to clean, prep and paint. You put the POR15 as a base coat and their caliper paint over the top. No clear coat needed and the paint comes in lots of colors.
No affiliation and apologies to op if this has gone ot.
01-28-2015, 08:25 PM
