Brake pad fit, Won’t fit? Wrong pad for application? |
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Brake pad fit, Won’t fit? Wrong pad for application? |
Dion |
Mar 5 2021, 07:06 PM
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RN Group: Members Posts: 2,793 Joined: 16-September 04 From: Audubon,PA Member No.: 2,766 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I’m working on the front S calipers on the GT build and hit a snag.
The pads do not seem to be for this application. Wondering if different pads are warranted. I know these Porterfields have more meat on them. That could be the reason. The pistons are seated all the way in. (Fresh rebuild). I even tried moving them with a wooden dowel. They budge just enough to collapse seal slightly but when relaxed sit as they are. Am I doing it wrong? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Help appreciated!! Note: no fluid in system yet. Any brake pad recommendations? Pics Attached thumbnail(s) Attached image(s) |
Front yard mechanic |
Mar 5 2021, 07:21 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,205 Joined: 23-July 15 From: New Mexico Member No.: 18,984 Region Association: None |
Remove the backer plate ?
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wndsrfr |
Mar 5 2021, 08:54 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,436 Joined: 30-April 09 From: Rescue, Virginia Member No.: 10,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Remove the backer plate ? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Take off the backer plate & run them...after a bit of wear you can fit the plate back in if they're squealing.... Also it's the seals that are pushing the pistons a bit proud of being fully seated....so you could try slipping in the backer plate first then wedging the pad in--might work... |
Dion |
Mar 5 2021, 09:36 PM
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RN Group: Members Posts: 2,793 Joined: 16-September 04 From: Audubon,PA Member No.: 2,766 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Remove the backer plate ? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Take off the backer plate & run them...after a bit of wear you can fit the plate back in if they're squealing.... Also it's the seals that are pushing the pistons a bit proud of being fully seated....so you could try slipping in the backer plate first then wedging the pad in--might work... Thanks John. This is an option. Thanks guys. I was also checking the 911S registry. Seems like Textar was well received brake pad. Wonder if the dimensions would be different. The porterfields have a nice rep for performance/track combo. I’m not sure I’ll be doing “Track” events but mostly street/autocross. Maybe the Porters are just too large. Maybe just order the textar and see. Thinking out loud .... Appreciate the input as always. Keep the info coming. |
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