How to replace disk brakes COMPLETE! Porsche 993

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Disk brake change; Replace disk brakes; fix parking brake; complete brake job; Porsche Brake job; Porsche 993 brake repair
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Hi Everyone! Today we get into replacing the rear brakes on our 1995 Porsche 993. Ours is an early car and these came in a few flavors, but the basic process is the same. If you have a later model without the vacuum brake boost or with the "ABD" (Automatic Brake Differential) option ("S"s and Turbos) then every few flushes you should contact a shop that has the tool to open up all the valves associated with that system to get a complete flush. As you'll see in the video the brake pad dampers are a bit of a pain to source so I just re-used them as they were in fine shape.
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@javiTests 3 жыл бұрын

Mmmm I guess it would be easier to install the anti-vibrations pads with the brake calliper unmounted, right? What I usually do with my cars is to mount the pads on the calliper carrier and then mount the calliper, but of course it depends on the car. Probably in your case it would have been better to mount all the anti-vibrations pads and the brake pads on the calliper and then mount the system, but I'm saying this without knowing exactly how that brake system is, so maybe I'm completely wrong! 😅 Very nice video though and very interesting on how to tackle the problems even with OEM parts!

@HeidiandFranny 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for those thoughts. We talked about this way in the final edit. Whatever works best! Thanks for the feedback.

@andrecampbell691 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing problems and mistakes, this is what automotive DYI is really like.

@judih.8754 3 жыл бұрын

When she lubed the surface to mount the rotor she said Anti Seize several times!!

@PhilUKNet 3 жыл бұрын

Franny is one of the few KZfaqrs from whom I would buy a used car. With most others I would run a mile.

@HeidiandFranny 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! You could go back and see all the work as it was done :)

@sergiofuentes7103 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. No half stepping.

@user-co3uc6si7k 5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for the super great and very valuable video! I replaced all the brakes on my 993 exactly according to your instructions and everything worked perfectly straight away.

@wrathofbod 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent work as always.

@DocMounty 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this complete service!

@rbarnard264 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this! 😊

@benbob52 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. Made the job so easy. Thank you

@steffydog 3 жыл бұрын

Great job as always, love the Chris fix top 👍

@salimmohamedali1694 3 жыл бұрын

Great show Franny! 👍🏼

@NickMurray 3 жыл бұрын

What a great video!

@sjllee2588 3 жыл бұрын

Good to see you again. Thank you for your very thoughtful illustrations video. 👍

@a1exterminatorsofutah 3 жыл бұрын

Was JUST thinking of taking on the brakes in my ‘95. Great timing for a full run-through. Thanks!

@dcabinet 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. I had this queued up to watch a few weeks ago but I go busy.. Glad I got back to watch. You do a great job.

@Thomas-vq5pb 3 жыл бұрын

SUPER AS ALWAYS!! thanks

@SLR-hn5yy 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative Franny I learnt a lot from it because you include the steps that people usually assume everyone knows good stuff all the best

@Jayvans_Super 3 жыл бұрын

I FLIPPIN LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!!! By far my top 5 best mechanics on KZfaq

@HeidiandFranny 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thanks!

@paulp96275 3 жыл бұрын

Great team work thanks girls 👍👨🏻‍🏭🇬🇧

@nineeleven8655 3 жыл бұрын

What amount of knowledge it is crazy!!!! Congrats!!

@HeidiandFranny 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@raymondmumford6255 2 жыл бұрын

Franny, your attention to detail, and quality of workmanship is outstanding.

@Alexi7666 2 жыл бұрын

You are so very organized in your approach to maintenance. I wish I had that level of discipline.

@patinthehat3453 2 жыл бұрын

Just can't say enough about how special you and Franny are. Thank you so much.

@HeidiandFranny 2 жыл бұрын

Awww, thanks!

@johnspecht72 3 жыл бұрын

Always a great relief to watch your videos. I am glad to see Heidi get some screen time as well!

@HeidiandFranny 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much John. I had to call in the wringer :)

@tedjohnson64 3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you mentioned how slow the brake bleeding was. I’ve got the same system (Motive power bleeder) and on a BMW and Toyota it was very quick, but... on a VW is was very slow. Since Porsche is owned by VW, maybe there’s some common design “feature” in both braking systems which causes the slow bleeding? Also, the uneven wear (inner and outer pads) can be caused by sticky caliper slide pins. If that’s the case, the fix is to remove the pins, clean off the old grease, replace with fresh grease.

@vayabroder729 3 жыл бұрын

Those Motive bleeders are great!

@HeidiandFranny 3 жыл бұрын

I think it may have been the bleeder. Once we got some fluid through it sped up considerably. The other corners weren't that bad. Having someone pump was super fast though.

@pfan12000 5 ай бұрын

Great videos, one point that helps during brake fluid bleeding using the Motive power bleeder is to fill the bleeder with 2 L of brake fluid and then pressurize to 15 psi. Then start by bleeding at the passenger side rear caliper, driver side rear, passenger side front , finally driver side front.

@azizhachimi8744 3 жыл бұрын

Great Great job Heidi,....as usual!

@markdaugherty6378 3 жыл бұрын

Another great episode with fantastic camera angles and quality of picture, what a great blessing to have a power lift in one's own garage. Thanks Heidi and Fran, I always look forward to your videos

@HeidiandFranny 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@patrickneu7481 2 жыл бұрын

i'm neither a car mechanic nor a Porsche owner but i'm watching this video anyways :D greetings from germany :D

@HeidiandFranny 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and welcome!

@williamwoody7607 2 жыл бұрын

I wish Landcruiser had a Franny counterpart. She’s so charming and smart.

@HeidiandFranny 2 жыл бұрын

Awww, thanks!

@williamwoody7607 2 жыл бұрын

@@HeidiandFranny I’d send you my 23 year old Landcruiser in a heartbeat.

@ruudkremers128 3 жыл бұрын

I love it, nice video made by power woman.!!!

@NickMurray 3 жыл бұрын

Yay 993!

@joanneshellings5457 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Franny! I will service the brakes of my Defender 90 this week as my son tried it some time ago and was only capable of removing the outer pads off the caliper and not the inner one's. Thats not OK of course. This was a great review to encourage my task. I will of course review the Land Rover manual if it comes to parts and oil used. Like the video big time!! Thank you and cheers from Belgium.

@HeidiandFranny 3 жыл бұрын

I hope it all goes well :)

@FixinBugsNStuff 3 жыл бұрын

Great video as always. Very good idea to add “never sleeze on the hub. I couldn’t tell you how many cars I have worked on that had stuck rotors. 🥵. The trick to get the pads with the dampers on, is to install the pads first onto the caliper the slide the whole caliper with the pads attached onto the rotor. Of course add your mounting hardware afterwards.

@HeidiandFranny 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I thought of that after I got them on ;) , but in hindsight, maybe it will help folks who are just replacing pads and not the rotors? There seemed to me enough room either way which was good. The other side was just fine too.

@pascalfd 3 жыл бұрын

FYI : if too hard to pull the rotor out, there should be threaded holes in the rotors to screw bolts in and help push the rotor out of the hub.

@HeidiandFranny 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that! A few taps and they came right off, but good to know!

@wernerdanler2742 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Heidi and Franny! Franny, never ever use a torque wrench to loosen bolts. They are usually stuck pretty good and you will throw your torque wrench out of calibration. Use a breaker bar, please. I've done lots of brake jobs on various of my cars and never torqued them. Just a good shove and that's good. Lol You know those little rubber bulbs in an ear wax removal kit? That's what I use to empty my reservoir with. Works great. I don't use it on my ears afterwords. Lol I've never seen those little pad thingies on any car before. Usually just a little copper grease. I think those parts you got that were different were OE as opposed to OEM. That may account for the slight differences. Almost forgot. It sounded like your park brake was scraping after you adjusted it out. I wouldn't think you'd want it touching at all. Seems a little tight and might in fact glaze the new shoes. Great video with good detail.

@strshooter7399 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Franny, As a many of course with at least drum brakes, pull both wheels off at the same time, only do one wheel disassembly at a time. That way (even with great pics) you typically have a correct template to refer to if case things aren’t going back together correctly (as easily as you think?). As someone said previously, you Never pull both apart at the same time. (Unless you’ve done it so many times, you can do it in your sleep, and typically that just isn’t the case). Great job as always, love your though-ness, taking notes to keep everything in order and correct. As it’s been said by some; “there’s never enough time to do job correctly the first time, but always enough to do it the second time”. Keeping track and not making silly mistakes by having good notes, pays double dividends by not having to take it apart again to get it right. Great job 👍😎🙂

@HeidiandFranny 3 жыл бұрын

Great advice! Thanks so much :)

@RudyP18 3 жыл бұрын

Great video as always and I’m shocked that there was something I knew that Franny didn’t (the 2 different size spiders on the 993 pads)!

@RudyP18 3 жыл бұрын

Also... putting the spiders in first, then slotting the pads carefully in is the way I do it too but if I’d had the calipers off like you did, I would have done all of that while the calipers were off the rotor which would have given you plenty of access: step 1) remove sticky backing from spider 2) put spiders in the piston holes 3) place the pad against them 4) repeat for other side 5) reinstall caliper with both pads onto rotor.

@HeidiandFranny 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, that is a great way to go. We like your step by step also.

@HeidiandFranny 3 жыл бұрын

We did not know they were referred to as spiders, they certainly look like them. Thanks for the name. I like it.

@danielprout8987 6 ай бұрын

Well done ladies, you can take a "break" and relax, better yet take the rest of the day off.

@HeidiandFranny 6 ай бұрын

Lol. We lost that eight years ago, no wait, 15 years ago, wait, 25 years ago. We never take breaks. Life is too short.

@garywalters3523 3 жыл бұрын

Great work, it’s amazing how much is involved in brake pad and rotor replacement...

@Matt-ft2nz 3 жыл бұрын

When I adjust the handbrake I always center the brake pads by pulling the handbrake lever inside the car a couple of times and then free it with the screwdriver. Most of the time you don't have to free it, when they are centered they are loose. BTW Good video. I also sandpaper new pads a little bit , especially at the ends. You don't have the special spring plier so you could not install the new small spring.

@TheWieggie 3 жыл бұрын

thanks !

@michelecrown2426 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. I've done a few brake jobs in my time, but I think on this one I would have taken it to the mechanic. Kudos to you for doing it yourself. As for asbestos. According to all my trainings, the danger is breathing in the teensiest little speck of it. It can sit in your lungs for years and rear its ugly head in the form of mesothelioma. When possible, asbestos should be wet down before disturbing it, but on doing a brake job, that's not so handy.

@HeidiandFranny 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for that. I have heard the pads Porsche used were asbestos free from the 80's on, but it was a warning in the service manual so I wanted to pass it on.

@bertrandliang9490 3 жыл бұрын

@@HeidiandFranny I saw that as well, and @michele crown is right - the danger is inhalation moreso. But you did give a warning about asbestos and that's the key issue - one needs to be careful (as usual!). Thanks for doing the video on the 'newer' car.

@997GURU 3 жыл бұрын

Well done ! I like to use a dial indicator when installing rotors, just to be sure they runout, the maximum allowable runout on a tex. 997 rotor is 0.06 mm. at the friction surface

@HeidiandFranny 3 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea. I probably should have checked that before removing them but since I was replacing them I skipped that. I check the thickness of the old rotors and they were right at the absolute minimum. I am wondering if these were actually the originals... I would think the originals were flat, but... Would be good to check that too.

@997GURU 3 жыл бұрын

@@HeidiandFranny I use the dial indicator on the new rotors 😀

@jrgenfriborg3508 3 жыл бұрын

Hi agin Franny. I would insert the small disk before mounting the calliper over the disk: more space :-)

@mousetrap134 3 жыл бұрын

WOW first time I see this for multi OEM parts not matching ( pads (modifying!!!!), springs, calipers bolt ) sometime the after market part are a little different but never shorter, ect... Almost had the impression that catalog was in error ! But Fran you are the Porsche guru so you know best ;0) Keep up the good work :0) PS I am sorry for Mr Murray I think he has index twitch syndrome :0( !!!

@HeidiandFranny 3 жыл бұрын

Nick is a nut :) That's why we love him! I will let the supplier know about the parts. At least it was just the parking brake ;)

@nathanbenich9204 3 жыл бұрын

That was funny when you said, "This is painful. It's like watching paint dry." Cheers!;)

@thomaswurster3298 3 жыл бұрын

Great work and good Expanation 😀 Which brand for brake discs and brake pads do you prefer?

@jeffreysalzman1497 3 жыл бұрын

A great video full of anti-sleeze and booties.

@xplane7523 3 жыл бұрын

Parking brakes shoes are a fiddly job for sure. Spring hook helps. Same on all drum shoes. Your parts more like later cars.

@billcunningham8485 3 жыл бұрын

I am thankful this video wasn’t sponsored by (fill in your favorite auto parts supplier) because that would be awkward for all. And don’t be fooled about the ease to get the caliper piston back in Franny is a Thumb wrestling champion! (I am just Kidding Franny....)

@frednetherlands887 2 жыл бұрын

The yukkies

@jrgenfriborg3508 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Franny. The reason why they not recommend lube is : if to much can set the b.disk so it’s not tuning straight. It is so little to make that happened. At least my experience. But you is so careful, no workshop will do a nice job like that. I enjoy to watching. Happy ester btw.

@HeidiandFranny 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that, I hadn't thought about that. I have heard of people lathering that on and causing a big problem. I know on the wheels against the hub that even the slightest bit extra will sling out. I have had that bottle for almost 30 years and it still looks like I haven't used any at all. Truly a little goes a long way :)

@jrgenfriborg3508 3 жыл бұрын

@@HeidiandFranny I used to work for Scandinavian airline for 27 year. We had never sees there too. So we have aeroplane in com-men. Nice. I also participated in at the time the world biggest sailing race. Seeland round. In Denmark. I was the sail trimming man. Cars. Corvette 73 383-, Porsche 996 2001, MGB 66.Land Rover series 3 77 and daily BMW 520 touring 2009. first motor fumble at 12 year old. A old moped. 50 years passed. Still in to it. Keep up the good work, no one on you tube is better. Thanks for serving us.

@paulwalker993RSR 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Franny I did this a couple of years ago on my 993 and was advised that you should also blead off the clutch slave cylinder as it is on the same circuit and you can get old fluid contamination from that. Also during the process it is advisable to lift the clutch pedal between each pump or there can be issues with the clutch not disengaging properly. Lastly, it is necessary to use a device known as a Bosch hammer tool to open/close the valves in the ABS part of the system. These are extremely expensive and not available for DIY'ers , the alternative is to bleed everything, then take the car for a drive on a quiet remote road and stand on the brakes "HARD" till the ABS cuts in and then return home and repeat the bleeding. Be careful. Thanks for your tuition video on the climate control unit fan motor repair, I am about to try doing that, Good luck

@HeidiandFranny 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that :) Funny the manual only calls for the use of the "Hammer" for the non-vacuum boost and the ABD system... But great advice to get the ABS to lock up. Someone else mentioned the clutch and I completely forgot about it (I think I was thinking 3.2 Carrera/915). I'll get to that soon. I'm sure it needs it.

@paulwalker993RSR 3 жыл бұрын

@@HeidiandFranny Thanks for liking my comment and replying ladies, you have educated me regarding non vacuum boost 993's. Are these the very early models? I didn't know they existed or maybe Its yet another difference between UK and US cars? I have found many on Porsche forums!. Thanks again for your informative video's, I have found them useful. good luck with the 3.2 project, Paul

@masterchief586 3 жыл бұрын

The caliper would look awesome painted racing red

@ebutuoyebutouy 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome. But pump a little slower, especially the upstroke after the release fluid.

@jean-pierregermain6854 3 жыл бұрын

I did this job on my 993 RS. (Yes, a real one). The brakes were just bigger.

@michaelaronis8908 3 жыл бұрын

Put the pads in while the Caliper is off. Much easier. Then slide the caliper back on with the pads in place. :)

@Paul_VanGo 3 жыл бұрын

With uneven wear like that, chances are that the previous time this was done, someone forgot that there are two bleed nipples per caliper. It happens too often. You'll end up with old fluid on one side a fresh fluid on the other. It's actually good practice to refresh the brake fluid once a year anyway. It's the brakes; the most important thing on the car. Needs top priority always. With the parking brake... You could've left everything in situ and just sand the shoes down with some sandpaper. They were probably just glazed over. This "OEM" non-fitting cr@p, probably holds the car less than the old parts. Since the thickness of the brake material is thinner, it's combined diameter is less. Now it probably just touched the drum on only two small places. One per shoe. It'll be always out of adjustment for a long time... I personally would have never fitted the new shoes, but that's me.

@TheAlanFish 3 жыл бұрын

It's amazing how similar the emergency brake system was on my 2007 Cayman S to this. I would bet that 75% plus of the part numbers are the same. That job SUCKS though. The springs never want to go back into place properly without a knock down drag out of a fight. You pretty much need to fabricate a tool by cutting a slot/half moon shape in the end of a straight slot scredriver so it won't slip off the spring so easily. Personally when I do the brakes, I simply unbolt the calipers from the carrier, spread the pads just enough to clear any lip, then pull the whole thing off with the pads still inserted. From there, its quite easy to remove the pads and dampers, compress the pistons, and replace everthing before slipping it all back over the rotors. May not be "proper" procedure, but works quite efficiently.

@freerkderuiter8822 3 жыл бұрын

Great job! The difference in old and new parts would make me a bit nervous. I wonder if the parts were different for the 993 I and 993 II.

@HeidiandFranny 3 жыл бұрын

I think they are the same for the 964s as well but I'd have to check. I think they were just a bit off. I do need to go out and test everything.

@vayabroder729 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome work, Franny! Incredible how even OEM replacement parts sometimes need to be modified in order to fit, eh? How often do you flush your brake fluid?

@HeidiandFranny 3 жыл бұрын

I believe the service interval is every other year - maybe more often if you are in a very humid environment.

@Evapors 3 жыл бұрын

i have not been getting notifications from your channel. not sure why! i miss you guys!!! smh KZfaq!!!

@HeidiandFranny 3 жыл бұрын

That's no good! I have been hearing this more... Do you have your notifications on and did you click the little bell icon next to the subscribe button?

@robertjongen7615 3 жыл бұрын

Don not forget to also bleed the clutch actuator, this is mostly forgotten. The same brake reservoir is used for the clutch also.

@schmidt28117 3 жыл бұрын

You need a Heidi two thumbs up sweatshirt!

@HeidiandFranny 3 жыл бұрын

We always need a Heidi!

@42222 3 жыл бұрын

Could have put the pads in the caliper before putting it on.

@gtate4200 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video. I would never attempt this without your detailed video. However I do think it would have been better if you were wearing your pearls. Ha.

@TheEverlasting911 3 жыл бұрын

OEM-Parts: Never never throw old used parts away! Most new parts are crap. You easily can rebuild the emergency brake shoes with a new pad. I guess this would be better than the „new“ parts. Brake fluid: I use the same system with the pump, it works perfect on every car. The 993 has an old mostly mechanical ABS-System. To flush those with pressure (which is the only correct way) you need at least 2 - 2.5 bar. Then it is important to block the brake power regulator at an open position. Try it again in max. 2 years😎

@HeidiandFranny 3 жыл бұрын

Will do. Thanks!

@iainmcglynn833 3 жыл бұрын

Well done girls Many many times I was up in the air for my Dad , special times How’s that ? Now ? 😂

@richardbartlett6932 3 жыл бұрын

👍

@aboyandhisdog 3 жыл бұрын

Are the two e-brake shoes exactly the same or is there a primary/secondary shoe? They looked the same but I couldn't tell for sure. Crazy that the adjusters and springs didn't fit! Great video, Franny!

@HeidiandFranny 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! They looked identical and the system looks symmetrical. The manual didn't mention any differences, but it was a bit vague as well.

@graham6229 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant once more Franny. Is it possible to mention time taken and cost in $US please ? I can convert it to AUD.

@HeidiandFranny 3 жыл бұрын

I'll have Heidi weigh in on this... She Handles all the bills ;)

@nickjoiner450 3 жыл бұрын

Is it just me or when Franny gets that look of wonderment on her face when something goes right she looks like a 14 year old. Another great video.

@blarkdexture8899 3 жыл бұрын

Great. Now I just need a 911 :-)

@HeidiandFranny 3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@Jembo28 Жыл бұрын

@HeidiandFranny I'm about to attempt this and I was told the other day that I need to replace the "caliper slides" or " caliper guides" as well. Don't think I saw these mentioned in your video... any thoughts?

@HeidiandFranny Жыл бұрын

Maybe they are referring to the round adhesive backed alignment disks?

@Jembo28 5 ай бұрын

@HeidiandFranny Hello again, so I never got round to doing this job, but back on it now. It's not the parts you're referring to but they are called "spring plates". I need to especially change mine on the rear as the car is v high mileage and over the years muck has got under them and they are now stopping the callipers move (rear only affected so braking still decent from the fronts. I guess I'll notice a difference when I get some rear brakes again though!)

@FixinBugsNStuff 3 жыл бұрын

Oh what color did you use to paint the brake dust shield? Your brake fluid seems darker than normal. You may need a full flush.

@HeidiandFranny 3 жыл бұрын

I think it was Dull Aluminum. I thought that too about the color, but it was fresh fluid. That is supposed to be pretty good stuff but I usually see a marked color change.

@coolcolschannel8773 Жыл бұрын

Should have put dampers in when caliper off use putty knife to peel off cover

@judih.8754 3 жыл бұрын

Franny, preload the pads in the caliper then slide the complete assembly in and torque! BTW I've had good luck with Zimmerman rotors on the BMW's I used to drive, my SAAB and of course my Porsche! Also does your car have ABS Brakes? That might have been a cause for slow bleeding action. There is a specific process for bleeding ABS systems. You can't beat the Motive tool!

@HeidiandFranny 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that! I was following the procedure for replacing just pads (of course they say to refer to that when replacing the rotor as well - lol!). But totally, that would have been a bit easier ;) Good to know on the Zimmerman rotors. It does have ABS so maybe that was it, but I think I may have had a somewhat clogged bleeder. The rest were a bit easier, but still not very fast. This one was painful and I didn't want to go past 15psi. Having Heidi pump away really did the trick.

@judih.8754 3 жыл бұрын

@@HeidiandFranny Great! I know what you mean about some of these procedures being more challenging than they ought to be. Mazda has a specific procedure for bleeding ABS brake systems. When I did my '95 M-edition I had the car on the lift with wheels off and my wife pumping the brakes while the engine was running! They warn about getting air in the ABS controller as its neigh impossible to get it all out. I love watching as you tackle all these projects!

@abernathymonsoon4638 3 жыл бұрын

Any thoughts as to why the pads wore differently? Another stellar vid! =)

@HeidiandFranny 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I was thinking that maybe there was some air in the system? I didn't see that on the other side. Could be a bad piston but they seemed to push in just fine... I'll just keep an eye on it.

@lowreedman 3 жыл бұрын

In my limited experience uneven pad wear is a sign of one of the pads binding somehow. It could be the piston is not extending properly and that could be many different reasons. It could also be that the wear point on the pad wear it touches was not lubricated, or the lubrication wore off and the metal on metal ceased the pad. This would cause the other side to do more of the work.

@abernathymonsoon4638 3 жыл бұрын

@@HeidiandFranny Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Franny. I was very curious about it. =)

@abernathymonsoon4638 3 жыл бұрын

@@lowreedman Thanks, Steve. That makes sense!

@jimf5160 3 жыл бұрын

sometimes you have to do more than just crack the bleeder open...if you open it another half turn, the flow will increase.

@davemok 3 жыл бұрын

With the uneven wear on the old brake pads, shouldn't an inspection be done on the brake calliper for the cause? Any insight on that? Thanks!

@judih.8754 3 жыл бұрын

My thought was the caliper pistons may be tight on the inner side or the pad on the out side was tight and not slightly retracting.

@HeidiandFranny 3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking there may have been some air on that side? Hard to tell.

@sajedb 3 жыл бұрын

They’re the same system just like the Mercedes w123 parking brakes. Just rotated.

@frankd2301 3 жыл бұрын

Porsche must be one of the few brakes that you can remove the pads with the caliper in place

@antn537 3 жыл бұрын

Did you do pads and discs/rotors on the front too or are they in good enough shape to just do the rears?

@HeidiandFranny 3 жыл бұрын

They are just about brand new. But the process is the same but easier without the parking brake!

@jasonmurray9273 6 ай бұрын

Sorry, I am late to the party. First congratulations on your move to Florida. Second, I am about to do a brake overhaul on my 993, my guest ion was are you happy with the Zimmerman rotors?

@HeidiandFranny 6 ай бұрын

Thanks! To be honest we haven't driven the car all that much but the rotors went on just fine and seem to be good quality. Good luck on your brake work :) F

@onda8437 3 жыл бұрын

For the spiders: do not peel off the non stick before putting in the calipers. Just fold over the edge, to make gripping with needle nose pliers easy. This way you can push them in and seat them without sticking to your fingers. Once seated, reach in with the pliers and remove the backing.

@pacoguerilla3097 Жыл бұрын

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@TheWieggie 3 жыл бұрын

just got my 964 c4 3.6 1991 back from being stored for the winter. now ..... when i did the first drive .... in higher revs it skips a few sparks ....... i can see some unburned gas / smoke at this time from the exhaust .... were to start the diagnose ? i know its very generic question .... but ..... ;)

@HeidiandFranny 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like an ignition issue so I would start there. What is the condition of the cap and rotors? Plug wires? Are any of the plugs slightly fowled? Also look for a loos spark plug wire as well...

@TheWieggie 3 жыл бұрын

@@HeidiandFranny it is a spark plug wire ..... it has the same damage as you had in the previous video :) ...... ordered new ones ..... cap and rotors are already fresh .... did that last year. Lets see what the beast does with fresh cables ...... :)

@duncanfuller9594 3 жыл бұрын

Your issue with the parking brake shoes is, I believe, that the part has been superceded with a 997 part so in order to fit them without resorting to a grinder you need to use the corresponding 997 adjuster.

@HeidiandFranny 3 жыл бұрын

That totally makes sense! Thanks for that. They do work just fine and the car now easily hold on a hill so that's a plus :)

@NickMurray 3 жыл бұрын

You did not show if the Park brake now works!!!!

@HeidiandFranny 3 жыл бұрын

I knew I forgot something!!

@jeffreysalzman1497 3 жыл бұрын

Look who fixed it though, you know it works better than from the factory.

@jimf5160 3 жыл бұрын

since you were removing the calipers, it would have been easier to remove the pads after you took the caliper off the hub.

@dcabinet 3 жыл бұрын

Wait - did you say never sleeze? lol

@gremlin591002 3 жыл бұрын

I've never seen anybody make pad replacement that hard. Think about how much space you'd have had if you'd installed pads with the cailper off the rotor.

@HeidiandFranny 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, but what if you were just replacing the pads and not the rotor? That was the easy bit. It was the shoes that were the real pain. ;)

@chuckvickrey120 3 жыл бұрын

Where are u getting these parts that just do not fully fit????

@HeidiandFranny 3 жыл бұрын

They are listed as OEM. I have read on the forums that many have had to grind the pads a bit.

@chuckvickrey120 3 жыл бұрын

@@HeidiandFranny I would like to see if parts from say a classic dealer in Colorado Springs has same issues. Did Porsche make a change or what happened. Sometimes it’s false savings going after OEM parts outside dealer network

@bcmc5919 3 жыл бұрын

You need put brake fluid in pressure canister.

@HeidiandFranny 3 жыл бұрын

I use it for other fluids so I leave it dry. It will work either way.

@frankd2301 3 жыл бұрын

Something not right about the “OEM” pads if you have to grind them

@HeidiandFranny 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed... They just don't make them to the same exact spec. Very frustrating.

@frankd2301 3 жыл бұрын

@@HeidiandFranny : did you contact them and let them know.

@h123305033 3 жыл бұрын

OKOKOK

@stefanczechorskidds8435 3 жыл бұрын

I'm starting to wonder if you had a "vin split" production date on that car? Those replacement parts being out of spec. seems unusual ..... especially for a Porsche. Very common on Audi etc. to have a "vin split" regarding parts.

@lowreedman 3 жыл бұрын

Couldn't you install the pads prior to installing the caliper on the rotor? Seems it would be easier to get the pads in with the sensors installed correctly and then would be just a 'slip-on' rotor and then torque. Obviously the system is designed to allow replacement of the pads without removing the caliper as a service interval, but when it's off to replace the rotor anyway, why not take advantage?

@HeidiandFranny 3 жыл бұрын

I was following the instructions in the manual and they were assuming you were just doing the pads - That and It didn't occur to me until after I had installed the caliper lol! Next time ;)

@davidbronicki5024 3 жыл бұрын

What's with the chrisfix shirt?

@HeidiandFranny 3 жыл бұрын

He is a friend and I'm a big fan :). Same with Scott from Ratarossa :)

@NickMurray 3 жыл бұрын

I guess there is no real 'OEM" part for the 993 as Porsche sold them off during their dark days.

@mousetrap134 3 жыл бұрын

PS I am sorry for Mr Murray I think he has index twitch syndrome :0( !!!

@graham6229 3 жыл бұрын

We have buckets of spares in Sydney. Google the Porsche parts people. I use one in Willoughby in Sydney. xcellent.

@michaelschneider- 3 жыл бұрын

@@graham6229 +1 .. North America is similarly positioned: 993 series OEM factory parts are plentiful. .. Took delivery in the Fall of 1997 of my ordered '98 Carrera S, in twenty-something years I've never "wanted" for an OEM 993 component. . Nonsense.

@PhilUKNet 3 жыл бұрын

@@graham6229 In Australia shouldn't that be 'heaps' of spares?!

@jrgenfriborg3508 3 жыл бұрын

Was it the right set Franny got. Dif spring and bolts. ?