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Dropped the GT3 calipers with John at Goldline Brakes for their overhaul. Racing Brake's upgraded stainless pistons and high temp seals are getting installed.
Rotors are put together now and ready to go. Should be on the car within a week!
Got the call from John at Goldline that the Calipers were ready. Couldn't believe how they turned out.
The new seals and pistons from RacingBrake looked great by themselves, it wasn't until they got into John's hands that they really began to look incredible.
I elected not to have them repainted based on how good they look now and the turnaround time/cost to get them to perfect. This car is about go so I don't mind a few chips here and there. Every consumable on this car is going to see a lot of use, no sense in paying a lot more for aesthetics when the performance remains the same.
New Front High-Temp Seals and SS Pistons from Racing Brake
New Rear High-Temp Seals and SS Pistons from Racing Brake
Hawk Pads for the Street
Pagid RS29 Front and Rear for the Track
Assembly Begins!
More to come later this week!
Last edited by vandersmith; 02-22-2016 at 03:02 AM.
just got a 04 996 40th AE but got some worry some news from the mechanic
Hi all, I'm new to 996 community previously owned a 944 T. Last week after couple of months of search I got a seemingly clean 996 40th AE. Pre purchase inspection didn't reveal much, except leaking valve cover gasket, rear wiper didn't work and clutch seemed on its way out. With that in mind I made an offer and a bought that car. The seller had the gasket replaced prior to me picking up the car. The next day I took the car to my freinds porsche shop for IMS/clutch job. And that's when I got some distubbing news, when he removed the undercarriage panels he found alot of corrosion on suspension components . He suspects water damage. Checked inside the vehicle seems okay under carpets but seat rails appear painted. In addition the rear wiper motor is completely corroded. Now I have a dilemma keep the car fix it and drive it or confront the seller and get my money back. The title was clean as the car fax also. Any thoughts or advice? Thanks
Hi all, I'm new to 996 community previously owned a 944 T. Last week after couple of months of search I got a seemingly clean 996 40th AE. Pre purchase inspection didn't reveal much, except leaking valve cover gasket, rear wiper didn't work and clutch seemed on its way out. With that in mind I made an offer and a bought that car. The seller had the gasket replaced prior to me picking up the car. The next day I took the car to my freinds porsche shop for IMS/clutch job. And that's when I got some distubbing news, when he removed the undercarriage panels he found alot of corrosion on suspension components . He suspects water damage. Checked inside the vehicle seems okay under carpets but seat rails appear painted. In addition the rear wiper motor is completely corroded. Now I have a dilemma keep the car fix it and drive it or confront the seller and get my money back. The title was clean as the car fax also. Any thoughts or advice? Thanks
Start a new thread, but your stuck with the car. Previous owner will most likely deny knowledge of any issues. And unless stated on the bill of sale an "as is sale"
[QUOTE=TAXFREE;13049802]Start a new thread, but your stuck with the car. Previous owner will most likely deny knowledge of any issues. And unless stated on the bill of sale an "as is sale"[/QUOTE
Thanks for a reply . I really like the car and probably just keep it. I called the seller and he asked for a written report from the mechanic. My concern is how problematic in future the corrosion might be. How do i start a new thread?
This build over the last year has been a great thread to follow. I bow down before you. I feel like such a mope as I have picked up a few parts but wussed out installing because it's winter and I have an unheated garage.
Looks great. I'll look forward to seeing it at some point. John has done the calipers on a few of my cars including my street 914 last year. I'm hoping to go through the PCA instructors process at some point and would love to get over there for an event.
01-29-2016, 03:15 PM
