Missing rear caliper part

[914GT]

I could use some suggestions on what to do with my rear calipers. While rebuilding them I noticed the adjustment screw gear (the little gear adjusted from the rear of the caliper) is missing on one caliper. Someone apparently lost it during a past rebuild. Does anybody know of something I can substitute for this part, or can I adjust it by turning the piston gear teeth with a small screwdriver? That's how I got it apart, but I'm afraid without the gear the pad adjustment will not stay fixed. Thanks for any suggestions...

[Dave at Pelican Parts]

The adjuster simply slides out. You can use the one you have and switch it from caliper to caliper. I don't think they're available separately, so you may have to find yourself a used or rebuilt (or whatever) caliper to raid for that part....

Or maybe you can make one from a gear and a big set-screw?

--DD

[914GT]

Thanks Dave. Moving it from one side to the other should work. Maybe I'll run across a cheap rear caliper to scavenge the part someday (better yet - maybe 911 brakes all the way around).

[74914]

*********** supposedly has them. er..I did just place an order w/pelican

[sean_V8_914]

I bought some from Auto atlanta for I think $5 ea. arrived in 6 days
good luck. Ive been told I got lucky

[914GT]

You must have gotton lucky - they're listed for $25 now. Actually two mistakes were made - charged you only $5 AND they shipped it in a timely manner. Someone must have gotton fired for that screw-up. I can get a complete rear caliper off eBay for $20.

[sean_V8_914]

I sold a set of rebuilt and painted rears on ebay for $200. Go for it