Install guide: Caliper Stud Kit Part II
Drifting
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From: Austin, TX
1) I offered an option for reference so members have a rough idea of $s - i.e. a visit to their local hardware store.
2) That solution is still a pain for those that track and change pads constantly and therefore I recommend some sort of replacement flexible lines for the hard lines.
3) IMHO functionality here is more important than looks.
4) The $ amount referenced does not address the S&H or whether or not its included.
2) That solution is still a pain for those that track and change pads constantly and therefore I recommend some sort of replacement flexible lines for the hard lines.
3) IMHO functionality here is more important than looks.
4) The $ amount referenced does not address the S&H or whether or not its included.
Burning Brakes
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From: 1 hour from Lime Rock Park
Just ordered my Brake Bracket Stud Kit directly from Ira.
This is what he told me:
$20 shipped for those that were in the caliper stud group buy
$25 +shipping for new individual orders
20% discount when combined with a new order for the caliper studs (which ends up being $20)
This is what he told me:
$20 shipped for those that were in the caliper stud group buy
$25 +shipping for new individual orders
20% discount when combined with a new order for the caliper studs (which ends up being $20)
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Ira just sold me a set for $20 shipped. Flexible lines would be nice but would add even more cost, and frankly I'm only willing to spend so much to set this car up the way it should have come from the factory anyway, especially given that I will probably just run PFC 11s full-time and have a shop do the pad changes when needed, at which point the stud kit is purely to guard against issues and potential resulting conflicts with the shop that I'd rather avoid having, not any sort of additional convenience for me.
I plan to switch them myself constantly unless events are short periods apart. Running in 100+ degrees in the summer is not much fun and I'm too cheap to pay a shop charge R&R for switching. So in my case flexible lines, one time charge, make more sense than paying someone to make changes for me.
Thanx also for updating that S&H is included.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Edmonton, AB
1) I offered an option for reference so members have a rough idea of $s - i.e. a visit to their local hardware store.
2) That solution is still a pain for those that track and change pads constantly and therefore I recommend some sort of replacement flexible lines for the hard lines.
3) IMHO functionality here is more important than looks.
4) The $ amount referenced does not address the S&H or whether or not its included.
2) That solution is still a pain for those that track and change pads constantly and therefore I recommend some sort of replacement flexible lines for the hard lines.
3) IMHO functionality here is more important than looks.
4) The $ amount referenced does not address the S&H or whether or not its included.
2) I'm not sure that a flexible line will improve changes as much as you think. I would also be concerned about warranty on your brakes with a line change. I don't think Porsche will care if you've replaced bolts with studs, but might raise an eyebrow with a line change.
3) Personal preference, admittedly
4) Addressed already
Drifting
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From: Austin, TX
Thanx.
I plan to switch them myself constantly unless events are short periods apart. Running in 100+ degrees in the summer is not much fun and I'm too cheap to pay a shop charge R&R for switching. So in my case flexible lines, one time charge, make more sense than paying someone to make changes for me.
Thanx also for updating that S&H is included.
I plan to switch them myself constantly unless events are short periods apart. Running in 100+ degrees in the summer is not much fun and I'm too cheap to pay a shop charge R&R for switching. So in my case flexible lines, one time charge, make more sense than paying someone to make changes for me.
Thanx also for updating that S&H is included.
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1) The linked stud size is incorrect (they're actually an M6-1.0, plus 30 mm length is too long). Once you add it all up, the hardware store price is just about $15. I still maintain that buying a ready-to-go (and proven) kit makes more sense.
2) I'm not sure that a flexible line will improve changes as much as you think. I would also be concerned about warranty on your brakes with a line change. I don't think Porsche will care if you've replaced bolts with studs, but might raise an eyebrow with a line change.
3) Personal preference, admittedly
4) Addressed already
2) I'm not sure that a flexible line will improve changes as much as you think. I would also be concerned about warranty on your brakes with a line change. I don't think Porsche will care if you've replaced bolts with studs, but might raise an eyebrow with a line change.
3) Personal preference, admittedly
4) Addressed already
2) One can argue either way. Once installed there is less chance of cross treading with the lines. Plus its all up to the Porsche dealer used whether they report it or not.
Last edited by ExMB; Oct 29, 2015 at 07:54 PM.
Racer
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Just ordered my Brake Bracket Stud Kit directly from Ira.
This is what he told me:
$20 shipped for those that were in the caliper stud group buy
$25 +shipping for new individual orders
20% discount when combined with a new order for the caliper studs (which ends up being $20)
This is what he told me:
$20 shipped for those that were in the caliper stud group buy
$25 +shipping for new individual orders
20% discount when combined with a new order for the caliper studs (which ends up being $20)
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2015
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From: Edmonton, AB
I just received word from Ira that he's running a 2 week promo on the bracket studs: $20 shipped for anyone that wants them. Use this link:
http://www.tarett.com/items/996-997-...bsk-detail.htm
It comes up as $25 on the link, but will be adjusted to $20 with free shipping (domestic only, using USPS). Seems that CA residents are liable for sales tax, but that's par for the course. Happy days for all those waiting to pull the trigger on this.
http://www.tarett.com/items/996-997-...bsk-detail.htm
It comes up as $25 on the link, but will be adjusted to $20 with free shipping (domestic only, using USPS). Seems that CA residents are liable for sales tax, but that's par for the course. Happy days for all those waiting to pull the trigger on this.
Nordschleife Master
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From: Bay Area
I just received word from Ira that he's running a 2 week promo on the bracket studs: $20 shipped for anyone that wants them. Use this link:
http://www.tarett.com/items/996-997-...bsk-detail.htm
It comes up as $25 on the link, but will be adjusted to $20 with free shipping (domestic only, using USPS). Seems that CA residents are liable for sales tax, but that's par for the course. Happy days for all those waiting to pull the trigger on this.
http://www.tarett.com/items/996-997-...bsk-detail.htm
It comes up as $25 on the link, but will be adjusted to $20 with free shipping (domestic only, using USPS). Seems that CA residents are liable for sales tax, but that's par for the course. Happy days for all those waiting to pull the trigger on this.
Tried to order and check out and no discount...?
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Burning Brakes
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From: Edmonton, AB
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I sourced my own stud kit about a month ago, by have yet to install them. 
I found studs that, just like the caliper studs, have an unthreaded section in the middle that you can torque against to hold the stud solid.
These studs from Tarret look like they are just fully threaded shaft, so does it just rely on thread locker to not rotate back out again when removing the tightened nut, or are they bottoming the stud out internally within the upright? The upright was pretty deep.
Unfortunately the parts I sourced are black oxide coated steel, so they will eventually rust. I like that Tarret is using stainless parts, but I don't like that they're just set screws and not the proper studs with unthreaded center section...
I found studs that, just like the caliper studs, have an unthreaded section in the middle that you can torque against to hold the stud solid.
These studs from Tarret look like they are just fully threaded shaft, so does it just rely on thread locker to not rotate back out again when removing the tightened nut, or are they bottoming the stud out internally within the upright? The upright was pretty deep.
Unfortunately the parts I sourced are black oxide coated steel, so they will eventually rust. I like that Tarret is using stainless parts, but I don't like that they're just set screws and not the proper studs with unthreaded center section...