[mainerds]

Hello,

 

my 93 has black brembos.  I just did my front wheel bearings, rotors and pads.  I noticed that the stainless steel plates that are bolted to the aluminum callipers that the pads make contact with must have some corrosion under them because they were pushing away from the calipers.  I also noticed that my rear discs aren't shiny and I suspect the rear calliper pistons are not working as they should.

 

Is there a place that I can send them to be completely refurbished (paint, pistons etc..)?  Or is it more economical to source a good set of second hand ones?

 

I am in southern maine.

 

Thanks in advance for your recommendations. 

Todd

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[williamoss]

I would say go to the internet and search for someone in your area that does that kind of work. Or call the local Porsche dealership and ask them. live in Portland OR so not a big help in location. I could find someone out here to do it but that would not be practical.

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[mainerds]

Thanks williamos.  If you know of someone in your area that does great work making them function and look new for a reasonable price please pass along their info.  

 

It would be nice to find something local or close though.

Todd

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[JWahlsten]

I haven't done the refinishing, but any powdercoater should be able to do that.  

 

As far as rebuilding goes it really isn't too hard as long as you have an oxy-acetylene torch...  Those screws holding the plates in there are held in with some serious loctite.  You have to get the screws red hot, and nothing with less heat will cut it.

 

Stop Tech makes seals and dust covers for the pistons as long as they are in good shape.  Be prepared to replace the fluid valves as well.  It's likely they are pitted.

 

My calipers work worlds better having done it.

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[Waylander]

I just mig a nut on the bolts, they come out easy as

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[JWahlsten]

Good idea...

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[williamoss]

I called my mechanic at Marque Motors who does not do brakes, but he gave me the name of the shop he has sent his brakes to for the past 15 years or so. The shop is as Follows

Washington
Port Orchid
Goldline Brakes
1346 SW Chipmonk Hill lane
Port Orchid WA 98367
1-877-347-2225
Ask for John

They do not powder coat as that is too thick of a coating. They use a Polymer Coating process that is sprayed on and John says is very durable

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[hot968]

Very interesting I am looking to have my calipers painted

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[mainerds]

I haven't done the refinishing, but any powdercoater should be able to do that.  

 

As far as rebuilding goes it really isn't too hard as long as you have an oxy-acetylene torch...  Those screws holding the plates in there are held in with some serious loctite.  You have to get the screws red hot, and nothing with less heat will cut it.

 

Stop Tech makes seals and dust covers for the pistons as long as they are in good shape.  Be prepared to replace the fluid valves as well.  It's likely they are pitted.

 

My calipers work worlds better having done it.

Thank you for the advice

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[mainerds]

I called my mechanic at Marque Motors who does not do brakes, but he gave me the name of the shop he has sent his brakes to for the past 15 years or so. The shop is as Follows


Washington

Port Orchid

Goldline Brakes

1346 SW Chipmonk Hill lane

Port Orchid WA 98367

1-877-347-2225

Ask for John


They do not powder coat as that is too thick of a coating. They use a Polymer Coating process that is sprayed on and John says is very durable

 Thanks.  I may give them a call.

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[mainerds]

This may sound superficial, but how do you get the "Porsche" name back on the freshly painted calipers?

 

thanks!

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[az968]

Decals.

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[williamoss]

with white paint and a steady hand.

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[Bulti]

Not superficial. The brakes work waaay better with the correct logo on it.

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[hot968]

Where does one buy the decals? The only  ones I found are on eBay but they are a smaller decal mine are 3/4" by 3"

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[94SilverCab]

http://www.911specs.net/staticpages/210.htm

 

Got this with a search, no affiliation or knowledge of their product.

 

Jay

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[mainerds]

Thanks Guys.  Have a great day.

Not superficial. The brakes work waaay better with the correct logo on it.

I agree!

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[Bulti]

Hahaaa! See that? Somebody agrees with me!

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[az968]

Bulti, don't let it go to your head, he's new on the forum :-)

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[Bulti]

A brief moment of glory ;-)

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