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1993 968 in southern Maine - mainerds - 03-28-2016
Just picked up a 1993 968.
I was seduced by her good looks.
She needs a new windshield and the previous owner said it will need calipers.
Grand Prix white with cashmere and black interior.
Runs and drives like a champ!
1993 968 in southern Maine - Ryan - 03-30-2016
Welcome....
Those calipers are rebuildable if you can find a good shop. The calipers do have known corrosion issues especially in your part of the world so look at that as a brake problem.
1993 968 in southern Maine - Bulti - 03-30-2016
Welcome. You could start by checking if the brake pads are able to move freely. If not, a good cleaning could do wonders.
1993 968 in southern Maine - mainerds - 03-30-2016
Quote:Welcome....Thanks. They seem to be working now, but I do suspect it might be corrosion. I will find some time to pull the wheels and get a closer look soon.
Those calipers are rebuildable if you can find a good shop. The calipers do have known corrosion issues especially in your part of the world so look at that as a brake problem.
Thanks!
1993 968 in southern Maine - type968 - 03-30-2016
Quote:Just picked up a 1993 968.I know this car I think? http://www.studiodual.com/968/
I was seduced by her good looks.
She needs a new windshield and the previous owner said it will need calipers.
Grand Prix white with cashmere and black interior.
Runs and drives like a champ!
1993 968 in southern Maine - Rap - 03-31-2016
Welcome. Enjoy your ride!
1993 968 in southern Maine - hot968 - 04-01-2016
WOW beautiful car I like the painted rear spoiler
1993 968 in southern Maine - mainerds - 04-03-2016
Quote:I know this car I think? http://www.studiodual.com/968/You are correct. That is the car.
1993 968 in southern Maine - mainerds - 04-03-2016
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WOW beautiful car I like the painted rear spoiler[/quote]
Thanks.
1993 968 in southern Maine - JWahlsten - 04-06-2016
The calipers are not too difficult to rebuild in the garage if you have an acetylene torch. The screws on the spring plates are loctited in, and they take HEAT to get them out...
Welcome. The 968 is a great car.
1993 968 in southern Maine - mainerds - 04-07-2016
Quote:The calipers are not too difficult to rebuild in the garage if you have an acetylene torch. The screws on the spring plates are loctited in, and they take HEAT to get them out...Great advice. Thanks. The car actually came with two extra calipers. I don't even know if they are for the front or rear or for that matter if they are different.
Welcome. The 968 is a great car.
1993 968 in southern Maine - jimham968 - 04-07-2016
Externally the calipers look about the same but the pistons for the front calipers are larger in diameter than the rears and provide more braking force.
1993 968 in southern Maine - az968 - 04-17-2016
Welcome, nice to add a GPW to this forum! You found a nice car!