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Rebuilding cailpers?
If I just rebuild my calipers and I put them back on my car and they are not working correctly can I rebuild them again without damaging the new seals?
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11-26-2004, 09:15 AM
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Matthew, can you define "not working properly"? You may be experiencing issues that are inherent after a fresh rebuild.
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11-26-2004, 09:40 AM
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Matthew - Yes, I've pulled them apart a 2nd time w/o problem if you are sure to lube up the pistons when re-installing. Your problem may be the rubber flexible lines and not the caliper; that was my experience.....G'luck
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11-26-2004, 10:52 AM
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You shouldn't have to rebuild them again after doing it the first time unless you didn't put the pistons in with the notch at the correct 20* angle. If they aren't working then either something else is bad or you need to bleed them.
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11-26-2004, 12:28 PM
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When my rebuilt calipers went back onto the car, I was somewhat concerned about the pedal being very solid, but initially travelling slightly farther than I thought it should. If I let up on the pedal and pressed down again, it was at a slightly higher level that I deemed as correct. My buddy, who has been a factory Porsche tech for 22 years, told me to drive the car and that issue will dissapear in a few days. When I asked him the reason, he spoke over my head ( which isn't too difficult) so I trusted him. Sure enough, the pedal was perfect after a few days.
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11-26-2004, 12:56 PM
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I did it! Yahoo! Thanks guys I rebuild them a second time things went very well and everything is a-okay
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11-26-2004, 01:08 PM
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1979 Porsche 911 SC (ROW) Rebuilt 3.0
