68 Caliper Question
 

Simple question, can this caliper be saved? The piston is clean with no scars and was not stuck in the cylinder.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1226166023.jpg

You want to talk to Eric Shea (Pelican "Eric_Shea") at PMB Performance in Utah. www.pmbperformance.com He is "The Man" for early 911 brakes.

Kind of hard to say with that picture. However, the bore only guides the piston, and the square O-ring seals the piston. I'm always more concerned with the piston than the bore. My opinion is that it can be saved.

Thanks to both for a quick response. Max, that was my thinking also and since I'm into the caliper you probably realize I'll be replacing the seals. My dilemma is that the Pelican tech article says to clean up the surface with scuff pad or crocus cloth. At the same time the ATE folks say if there is any rust, discard the part.

This car sat without moving for at least 15 years on the Texas gulf coast. I wasn't surprised to find rust in the brakes, its everywhere.

I'll continue cleaning them up while contacting Eric.