DIY - changing brakes (video tutorial)
08-14-2010, 10:32 PM
#31
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Yeah, getting the wrong parts can be a bummer. I helped a friend change his GT3 rotors, and we got to the stage of bolting the calipers back on and found out they'd shipped 996 caliper bolts which are about 3/4" shorter than GT3 caliper bolts...
We had to put the old bolts in so he could get home - then a few days later he got the correct ones and we changed them out.
Overall, I'm glad the project is going smoothly and that my video is helping!
We had to put the old bolts in so he could get home - then a few days later he got the correct ones and we changed them out.
Overall, I'm glad the project is going smoothly and that my video is helping!
08-15-2010, 09:56 AM
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I figured Part 2 was just a reverse of Part 1.....DOH!
I'll be driving the neighbors Previa van for a few days until the correct rotor appears. All in all this was fairly simple. Thanks again
..Should have the rotor today too.
08-20-2010, 01:19 AM
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I just watched the screwout on the stuch screws. The wife thought I was listening to Bob Ross!
I hope you can bang out a nice pond in winter scene next go around!
I do have to say again, excellent videos!
I hope you can bang out a nice pond in winter scene next go around!
I do have to say again, excellent videos!
08-20-2010, 01:28 AM
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LOL @ Bob Ross....
"and you know... I think there is an old tree right about here... its had a hard life....maybe a branch here, and one there... where ever you like, its your tree..."
I just ordered brakes today, but I wont be wathing the vids Van
"and you know... I think there is an old tree right about here... its had a hard life....maybe a branch here, and one there... where ever you like, its your tree..."
I just ordered brakes today, but I wont be wathing the vids Van
08-20-2010, 08:28 AM
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08-20-2010, 10:56 AM
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Well, actually, it is... but - it's a watch!! wear it and enjoy it! (kinda like: drive your Porsche and enjoy it!) 
Ed's right - the 996 front wheel bearings are totally different (because of the C4 design). It's actually very similar to rear wheel bearings on rear-drive cars. A special bearing press/tool is needed.
Ed's right - the 996 front wheel bearings are totally different (because of the C4 design). It's actually very similar to rear wheel bearings on rear-drive cars. A special bearing press/tool is needed.
08-20-2010, 11:03 AM
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its a roller bearing, not a tapered bearing... the tapered ones have a nut that pushes the bearing until it has the right amount of clearance, a roller bearing (like the IMS) has to be pressed in and is preset distances between the races and rollers