HOT FOR SALE: Pick of the Week 991
11-14-2018, 02:13 PM
^^^ could paint the calipers yellow? or does that hurt value?
11-14-2018, 02:22 PM
11-14-2018, 02:28 PM
11-14-2018, 02:56 PM
Drifting
As some have said, I don’t think painting the calipers yellow would be the ‘right’ thing to do. ‘Not quite cricket’ as we might say over here. 
I’ll stick with my standard black calipers and (still very good) standard brakes.
Might still look at other enhancements though...
I’ll stick with my standard black calipers and (still very good) standard brakes.
Might still look at other enhancements though...
11-14-2018, 03:12 PM
Drifting
11-14-2018, 04:18 PM
Rennlist Member
If I was in the market, I would look at the seller in a different light; like "shall I trust this guy?" That's just me
11-14-2018, 05:32 PM
Ha, yeah I can understand that. The PO of my car had base calipers painted red, used a ****ty PPF installer, and apparently ran the car through many-a auto car washes, and I'm still glad I didn't let those factors hold me back. I have fixed those issues and haven't had any surprises. Granted, my particular car had full service records from the purchasing dealership available to give me additional peace of mind.
11-15-2018, 03:28 PM
Three Wheelin'
To get the wear of a PCCB rotor you need to weigh it. If you have a PPI you can have whoever is doing it tell you exactly the amount of wear on the PCCB. If it's an indy, have them take the rotor off and bring it to a dealer for the measurement.
11-15-2018, 04:00 PM
Here’s a very nice build - 2014 C4S. It’s at a wholesaler in Alabama and that scares me. I love the interior and the options - it’s got everything. But something about it, maybe the price, makes me think it has a bad history or was a track car. What do you think?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2014-911-C4...f37f%7Ciid%3A1
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2014-911-C4...f37f%7Ciid%3A1
11-15-2018, 11:21 PM
Rennlist Member
^^^ Not correct... And kind of makes my point. Most folks have no idea how to evaluate PCCB brakes.
Proper measurement is with a special tool, VAS6813, that measures carbon matrix deterioration with a pulsed laser.
I guess I should modify my comment... "Not easy to really evaluate PCCB condition without a dedicated $7,000 tool that needs calibration every 12 months"
Proper measurement is with a special tool, VAS6813, that measures carbon matrix deterioration with a pulsed laser.
I guess I should modify my comment... "Not easy to really evaluate PCCB condition without a dedicated $7,000 tool that needs calibration every 12 months"
11-16-2018, 01:55 PM
Instructor
11-16-2018, 04:18 PM
Three Wheelin'
^^^ Not correct... And kind of makes my point. Most folks have no idea how to evaluate PCCB brakes.
Proper measurement is with a special tool, VAS6813, that measures carbon matrix deterioration with a pulsed laser.
I guess I should modify my comment... "Not easy to really evaluate PCCB condition without a dedicated $7,000 tool that needs calibration every 12 months"
Proper measurement is with a special tool, VAS6813, that measures carbon matrix deterioration with a pulsed laser.
I guess I should modify my comment... "Not easy to really evaluate PCCB condition without a dedicated $7,000 tool that needs calibration every 12 months"
11-16-2018, 04:48 PM
Rennlist Member
That's what I mean. I don't mean weigh it with your bathroom scale. Have your PPI person remove the rotor and have the dealer measure/weigh it or whoever has that tool. I bet a Chevy dealer can weigh a PCCB since Corvette's have them, Audi dealers etc... If your PPI is at a dealer, they should be able to tell you how much life is left until you hit the wear minimum measurement. So the point is that it's not some unknown. It's more difficult than an iron rotor but overall it's not very difficult to remove a rotor and measure it.