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> 914/6 rear caliper spacers, one solution
michel richard
post Jan 16 2006, 02:03 PM
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QUOTE (9146986 @ Jan 16 2006, 11:30 AM)
So where did you find 11.5 grade m7 hardware? I searched and searched, but couldn't find any.

Perry,

Have'nt actually found the hardware yet. The clerck at the store said they could get it, but I have'nt seen it, I should have confirmation within a few days. These would be hex socket head cap bolts (whatever they're called), and all of those, around here at least, are grade 12.

It's Quincaillerie Notre-Dame, on Notre-Dame street West, in Montreal.

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post Jan 16 2006, 02:51 PM
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Michel,

I found the spacers,pins, and bolts I have. They are 14mm spacers. Let me know if you still want them.
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post Jan 16 2006, 02:51 PM
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post Jan 16 2006, 04:11 PM
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Hmm, 14mm spacers would work for the later 24mm vented rotors.
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post Jan 16 2006, 04:38 PM
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I have a 914/6 coversion which has the 911 vented calipers in the rear. I got a set of spacers a long time ago from Stephens Maching that allowed the use of the stock 914 rear caliper.

When using the 911 vented caliper you will also have to turn down the diameter of the disc to fit the caliper regardless of which you use.
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post Jan 16 2006, 07:47 PM
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If you can get those m7 in a socket head, which is a hex socket head, that's cool too, probably better. I'd be good for a few sets of 8.
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post Jan 16 2006, 08:43 PM
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QUOTE (9146986 @ Jan 16 2006, 05:47 PM)
If you can get those m7 in a socket head, which is a hex socket head, that's cool too, probably better. I'd be good for a few sets of 8.

Perry,

In view of everybody's comments, saying they are so rare, if the store comes through, I may just buy a box of 100, and make it available to the list. Let's keep our fingers crossed.

Michel
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post Jan 16 2006, 08:46 PM
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Ok,
I decided to do something a little productive. I was thinking about Eric a couple of times while doing this.

I decided to turn some pad retaining pins. I got one done. I find it's very difficult to take a picture of a piece spinning in a lathe, but here it is.



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post Jan 16 2006, 08:47 PM
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Please be gentle with me if you're going to critique my machining technique. All I know is it results in a pin. Longer just-machined pin next to stock one. Small transverse hole still to be drilled.



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post Jan 16 2006, 09:24 PM
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Brian,

Thank you for looking.
I will try to find the proper 10 mm spacers first. But please keep in touch.
Cheers,

Michel
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post Jan 16 2006, 09:33 PM
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Please be gentle with me if you're going to critique my machining technique.


Awesome (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)

Make me some (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)

One thing you may want to consider... machine the bumps off. I don't think any of the pads come with the larger hole anymore. Leave the large one in the back but the ones that support the pads can probably safely go bye-bye. If you don't you'll have to drill out the hole on the pads (which is easy as well).
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post Jan 16 2006, 10:11 PM
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Brian,

Thank you for looking.
I will try to find the proper 10 mm spacers first. But please keep in touch.
Cheers,

Michel


No problem. Back to the box they go.
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post Jan 16 2006, 10:32 PM
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Michel,

Jimmy Wilkerson made the spacers for my calipers. I believe he still have complete sets of spacers for 914-6 calipers as well as 914-4 calipers.

His e-mail address is Gemi283@webtv.net

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post Jan 17 2006, 08:31 PM
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Two things,

1) The hardware store called and they say they can't get any 7mm socket head bolts, any length. I asked if they could get Torx head, or other similar, and apparently not. Oh well.,

2) finished making the pins:


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post Jan 17 2006, 08:32 PM
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And this is how they will look when installed. Eric, the additional 2.8 mm spacers are there only for mock-up purposes. I will get proper 10 mm spacers. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif)


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post Jan 17 2006, 08:34 PM
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QUOTE (rickyhgarcia @ Jan 16 2006, 08:32 PM)
Michel,

Jimmy Wilkerson made the spacers for my calipers. I believe he still have complete sets of spacers for 914-6 calipers as well as 914-4 calipers.

His e-mail address is Gemi283@webtv.net

Ricky,

Thanks for the tip. I'm realizing that the hard part will be to find the bolts. I can probably make 10 mm spacers myself, but I will certainly keep Jimmy's email handy.

Cheers.

Michel
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post Jan 17 2006, 09:33 PM
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why don't you just order one of Eric's kits?
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post Jan 17 2006, 09:39 PM
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QUOTE (Jeroen @ Jan 17 2006, 07:33 PM)
why don't you just order one of Eric's kits?

I did speak to Eric about that, but I have original /6 calipers and I don't think his standard kit would help me. He was generous and made suggestions as to what I needed to organize, though.

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post Jan 17 2006, 09:51 PM
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really? is putting vented rotors on /6 calipers different than /4's? dont wanna hear that.
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post Jan 17 2006, 10:50 PM
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Some 911 caliper bolts are available from Porsche. I guess I'd look at sourcing the next size OEM, and drilling and tapping.
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