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Carguy59 11-03-2013 05:13 PM

Hello anybody rebuilt 74 to 77 Turbo or S front calipers?
 
Anybody rebuilt 74 to 77 Turbo or S aluminium calipers? All the rebuild kits show two seals and two piston boot covers. This ATE caliper has a plate with 4 bolts holding it on, where the brake line threads into. I don't see the seal for that in the kit. Help! Photo of my 1975 911S Widebody kit.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1383531090.jpg

poorsha 11-03-2013 05:32 PM

You might want to show a pic of the calliper instead of the car :)
I rebuilt S callipers and I did not replace that seal (this was many years ago in another life).
Dont know if this helps or not.

Carguy59 11-03-2013 06:11 PM

Well po broke off one of those bolts, so weeps brake fluid. To fix it I need that seal!

fanaudical 11-03-2013 06:19 PM

When I pulled my S-calipers apart I found corrosion and other issues. I priced new pistons, seals, hardware, anodizing, etc and determined it was a good deal to send them to PMB Performane for rebuild. (I never did find that seal that you're looking for.) They came back great!

Charles Freeborn 11-03-2013 06:21 PM

Put all the parts in a box and send them to Eric Shea @ PMB.
You can thank me later.

-C

Carguy59 11-03-2013 06:42 PM

I'd like to, unfortunately I'm disabled and on a fixed income, so if I can fix it with a kit, I will do that.

poorsha 11-03-2013 06:56 PM

Sell the car :)

Carguy59 11-03-2013 07:19 PM

I like it, why would I sell it?

Charles Freeborn 11-03-2013 07:34 PM

Fixed budget, brakes, and Porsche are three terms that don't usually go well together.
Still call Eric. He can steer you to the right parts.
-C

Carguy59 11-03-2013 08:56 PM

Thank you for that sage advice, will definitely try Eric.

manbridge 74 11-04-2013 05:43 AM

I believe Stoddard sells the seal.

If you have a lot of pitting on your pistons your rebuild will not last long which is why people suggest PMB.. They do excellent work.

Carguy59 11-04-2013 07:48 AM

Zero pitting, they look great except for broken off bolt.

manbridge 74 11-04-2013 08:05 AM

I believe this is it...

http://www.*************/911-1965-75/brakes/calipers/sic-351-999-00.html

Take your caliper to a machine shop if you've no experience removing broken bolts with heat and extractor, etc.

Carguy59 11-04-2013 11:16 AM

Jeff, link doesn't work with my tablet, I'll try on PC. Yeah, I'll take it to a shop, don't have a vice to hold it steady or I'd do it. 37 years in the oil & gas industry, 4 of those years as mechanic, technician. From weed wacker to 20 cylinder EMDs,10,000 horsepower GE gas turbins, and nearly everything in between. I'm down to 22 vehicles from a high of 28. I became disabled and have had to sell some cars. Sold 80 Ferrari 400 gt, 69 vette, 65 MB 230 SL, 944 Turbo, 356 Speedster kit,
, 88 Lotus Turbo Esprit, 68 Cougar, 39 Mercury Sport Coupe, oh wait still a partner in that, so as you can see it's not a slippery slope for me, I'm seriously addicted. Thanks again,
Neal

manbridge 74 11-04-2013 11:56 AM

Bad link... try here.

EDIT: Won't let me post it. Go to Stoddard's site and search "caliper end cap seal." Should end in the last 8 numbers above..............

I'd strongly recommend ATE silicone brake paste or equivalent on reassembly.

Carguy59 11-04-2013 12:45 PM

Awesome Jeff, you da man! Only one to show that seal. I bookmarked the page, and will order the part. Thanks!!!!
Neal


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