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| bbrock |
 Feb 6 2019, 03:35 PM
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I just finished rebuilding my brake regulator with the PMB DIY rebuild kit and it looks like new. Only thing left is to set the switch to 525 psi. I'm guessing I could send it to PMB to have them set it, but wondering if this could be done locally at a brake shop. Anyone know?
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| Superhawk996 |
Feb 28 2019, 02:31 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,029 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch
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Out of curiosity I did find some 1-1000 psi hydraulic gauges for about $20 each on Amazon . . . . tubing is relatively cheap.
I know you're gonna build a test rig given quality of your workmanship and attention to detail. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) |
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| bbrock |
Feb 28 2019, 03:02 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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QUOTE(Superhawk996 @ Feb 28 2019, 01:31 PM)  Out of curiosity I did find some 1-1000 psi hydraulic gauges for about $20 each on Amazon . . . . tubing is relatively cheap. I know you're gonna build a test rig given quality of your workmanship and attention to detail. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) Hmmm... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) |
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| 14carrot |
Jul 14 2019, 12:22 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 233 Joined: 7-August 06 From: Scotland, ON Canada Member No.: 6,599 Region Association: Canada |
QUOTE(bbrock @ Feb 28 2019, 01:02 PM) QUOTE(Superhawk996 @ Feb 28 2019, 01:31 PM) Out of curiosity I did find some 1-1000 psi hydraulic gauges for about $20 each on Amazon . . . . tubing is relatively cheap. I know you're gonna build a test rig given quality of your workmanship and attention to detail. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) Hmmm... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Hey Brent, How did things turn out? Did you end up setting per Eric's advice? |
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| bbrock |
Jul 14 2019, 08:20 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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QUOTE(14carrot @ Jul 14 2019, 12:22 AM) QUOTE(bbrock @ Feb 28 2019, 01:02 PM) QUOTE(Superhawk996 @ Feb 28 2019, 01:31 PM) Out of curiosity I did find some 1-1000 psi hydraulic gauges for about $20 each on Amazon . . . . tubing is relatively cheap. I know you're gonna build a test rig given quality of your workmanship and attention to detail. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) Hmmm... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Hey Brent, How did things turn out? Did you end up setting per Eric's advice? Yes, right now I have it adjusted per Eric's rec but haven't epoxied the setting yet. I talked to the owner of the best European car repair shop in the area. He is a full on Porsche guy and his son's 914 was in the shop. He said he just sets them by road testing but taking the car up to a decent speed and stopping on the brakes to make sure the rears don't lock up during a hard brake but actuate otherwise. Seems like a reasonable extra check so I'll do that if/when my car is back in driving condition before dabbing the adjuster with epoxy... Or, I might get some guages yet and follow the factory procedure. Regardless, I'm betting the 10mm suggestion is pretty darn close. |
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bbrock Adjusting Brake Regulator Feb 6 2019, 03:35 PM
Superhawk996
I just finished rebuilding my brake regulator wit... Feb 6 2019, 05:59 PM
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I just finished rebuilding my brake regulator wi... Feb 6 2019, 09:37 PM Superhawk996 I didn't realize the Factory Manual had the pr... Feb 7 2019, 06:52 AM bbrock Thanks for the vote of confidence :) That's g... Feb 7 2019, 09:05 AM Superhawk996 Any pic of the internals and the valve assembly in... Feb 7 2019, 03:52 PM bbrock
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[quote name='Superhawk996' post='2687161' date='F... Feb 7 2019, 07:51 PM Superhawk996 Thanks guys that is brilliant. Now you've got... Feb 8 2019, 06:42 AM bbrock
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