tomc66

Changed the brake fluid in my 911 4S today. Used a Motive power bleeder. The only problem I had was the wrestling match I had with the huge rear tires.

LexVan

Buy 2 of these, or at least one:

Macster

What LexVan said. I have two of those rods and they make removing/installed wheels/tires easy.

If your car is equipped with a manual transmission be sure you flush and bleed the clutch slave cylinder.

tomc66

Where do you buy these rods? I have never seen them before.

LexVan

Sunset Porsche. About $10 each.

DGrayling

Here's another source:

http://www.suncoastparts.com/product/99957107430.html

I can't imagine trying to mount my wheels without at least one of these.

3Series

Perhaps you need to hit the gym! J/K

Funny you brought this up, every time I put my wheels back on (swapped wheels the other day), I say to myself I should buy some wheel pins, but I never do.

3Series

Is using two wheel bolts/pins really that much better?

I've used a single wheel pin on my BMW and it was helpful but I only used it 1/2 of the time on a 17in wheel.

LexVan

I like using two, to insure that I don't bump the big reds.

Hella-Buggin'

The rears are easy with the pins. I have a problem with the fronts because the hubs spin as you're trying to get the first lug in.

shyamvenky

I replaced brake pads recently on my 997 and found the pins to be very helpful. I bought 2 from Sunset Porsche - they had the quickest shipping time for me.
Here is the part number: 999-571-074-30

There are also aftermarket options - you just need to match the threading + bolt size.
LISLE 13940
Thexton THE499 Wheel Stud Pilot Pin

997v2cabrio

Just ordered the Wheel Mounting Guide Bolt. Thanks for the tip.

Johnny DB

Any DYI instructions?

tomc66

I got my wheel guide pin from Amazon. It is made of stainless steel and has a slight taper to the pin to hold the wheel in place as the wheel gets near the hub. Cost was $16.95 including shipping.