Andy Mac Posted December 4, 2022 Report Share Posted December 4, 2022 (edited) On 11/21/2022 at 10:14 AM, daz05 said: Not so much the 981 but, it was used as a delivery vehicle so I could have a repair carried out on the calipers of the Cayenne. They have seized bleed nipples but fixed by a brilliant man with a shed! Far better than the offer of new calipers from the OPC. I used the Gunson Eezibleed system after refitting, have to say it was very good! Hook it up to a spare tyre and it pushes everything through the system. Per the Porsche guide you do need an assistant to pump the brakes to get everything out but very easy and no mess! Ps - very easy to cross thread the calipers, no tools until they are well on their way because they are made of cheese. I’ve just replaced all my bleed nipples (996 but all the same ish) (with oe brembos). Also did braided lines and front calliper hard lines (rear ones done earlier in year). As a demo / warning of how manky the nipples can get over the years: Some great advice on this thread, having fought with 20 yr old nipples (insert own joke here). And only patience / freeze spray / heat saved me. Just a word of caution on the gunson eezibleed (was thinking of a separate topic incase folks search?) mine let go on the last caliper - the hose from bottle to brake reservoir popped off / cue a high pressure (20psi max) fountain of brake fluid spraying up into underside of frunk lid / over the wings / headlights etc…. full panic - had some soapy / clay solution to hand / drenched it until I could wash it down a few minutes later…. battery and tray removal (as majority dripped onto bulkhead).. to wash it all away - thankfully seems fine!! / guess the benefit of silicone fluid? Just check the connections on an eezibleed well prior to use! (Or keep it in a bag when in use ‘just in case’. Occasionally peer in to check fluid level. Great advice to move the nipples annually and protect the hardlines (I use bilt hamber dynax uc) ie any winter prep is wise. Edited December 4, 2022 by Andy Mac 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBD914 v2 Posted December 4, 2022 Report Share Posted December 4, 2022 Small front number plate fitted... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBD914 v2 Posted December 4, 2022 Report Share Posted December 4, 2022 (edited) Clear perspex rear screen fitted... Edited December 4, 2022 by RBD914 v2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBD914 v2 Posted December 4, 2022 Report Share Posted December 4, 2022 Nose re-powdered! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBD914 v2 Posted December 4, 2022 Report Share Posted December 4, 2022 Wheels re-painted Satin Platinum. She is now looking brand new! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz05 Posted December 4, 2022 Report Share Posted December 4, 2022 16 minutes ago, Andy Mac said: I’ve just replaced all my bleed nipples (996 but all the same ish) (with oe brembos). Also did braided lines and front calliper hard lines (rear ones done earlier in year). As a demo / warning of how manky the nipples can get over the years: Some great advice on this thread, having fought with 20 yr old nipples (insert own joke here). And only patience / freeze spray / heat saved me. Just a word of caution on the gunson eezibleed (was thinking of a separate roof incase folks search?) mine let go on the last calliper - hose from bottle to reservoir popped off / cue a high pressure (20psi max) fountain of brake fluid spraying up into underside of frunk lid / over the wings / headlights etc…. full panic - had some soapy / clay solution to hand / drenched it until I could wash it down a few minutes later…. battery and tray removal (as majority dripped onto bulkhead).. to wash it all away - thankfully seems fine!! / guess the benefit of silicone fluid? Just check the connections on an eezibleed well prior to use! (Or keep it in a bag when in use ‘just in case’. Great advice to move the nipples annually and protect the hardlines (I use bilt hamber dynax uc) ie any winter prep is wise. Good work, I found the threads so sensitive one wrong move and you are in a world of pain. I can imagine many of these have been over torqued in the past so nipping them up is not an option at the dealer when they bleed the fluid and next time around they are well and truly seized. Bad luck with the eezi bleed system that must have been frightening but mildly amusing for me reading it 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz05 Posted December 4, 2022 Report Share Posted December 4, 2022 22 minutes ago, RBD914 v2 said: Clear perspex rear screen fitted... Always useful to remind others of the manufacturer of the vehicle. 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted December 4, 2022 Report Share Posted December 4, 2022 1 hour ago, RBD914 v2 said: Wheels re-painted Satin Platinum. She is now looking brand new! Liking you work! Now time to weed the drive! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey P Posted December 4, 2022 Report Share Posted December 4, 2022 43 minutes ago, ½cwt said: Now time to weed the drive! I had to look twice, I thought he'd parked on MY driveway.... 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raffe Posted December 4, 2022 Report Share Posted December 4, 2022 Picked myself up a 718 GTS interior - my GTS had the Race-Tex delete option so it’s basically got an S leather interior. It was the biggest concern of my car when I bought it but with limited manual GTS available I conceded this as something I could resolve in due course. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andygo Posted December 4, 2022 Report Share Posted December 4, 2022 6 hours ago, Andy Mac said: I’ve just replaced all my bleed nipples (996 but all the same ish) (with oe brembos). Also did braided lines and front calliper hard lines (rear ones done earlier in year). As a demo / warning of how manky the nipples can get over the years: Some great advice on this thread, having fought with 20 yr old nipples (insert own joke here). And only patience / freeze spray / heat saved me. Just a word of caution on the gunson eezibleed (was thinking of a separate topic incase folks search?) mine let go on the last caliper - the hose from bottle to brake reservoir popped off / cue a high pressure (20psi max) fountain of brake fluid spraying up into underside of frunk lid / over the wings / headlights etc…. full panic - had some soapy / clay solution to hand / drenched it until I could wash it down a few minutes later…. battery and tray removal (as majority dripped onto bulkhead).. to wash it all away - thankfully seems fine!! / guess the benefit of silicone fluid? Just check the connections on an eezibleed well prior to use! (Or keep it in a bag when in use ‘just in case’. Occasionally peer in to check fluid level. Great advice to move the nipples annually and protect the hardlines (I use bilt hamber dynax uc) ie any winter prep is wise. revved up by these photos of nasty nipples, I decided to swap out the ones on my 2016 27,000 mile old Cayman GTS. HAving had a serciven including brake fluid change only 4 months ago by the OPC prior to purchase, it should have been a breeze. I have a bag of 16 stainless steel nipples to fit. Front brakes - no problem. I use a small pair of mole grips to clamp the flexi hose so brake fluid does't leak out. Makes the job a lot less messy. You can but dedicate flexi hose clamps, but a small pair of moleys works fine, just done go mental on the tightness! Rear calipers - outer nipples just fine, with some evidence of brake fluid remaining in the ribber dust boots, as you would expect from a previous bleed. The two ineer ones, harder to get to, as you have to (SHock horror) take the wheel off to access. Dry as a bone, crusty and of cousre sseized. I spent ages with GT70 spray lube gently back and forwards releasing and retightening until they came out. See below for the result of 6 years of OPC servicing. It annoys me as you pay a lot of money for the vaunted OPC history and the techs disrespect your P&J and wallet by not doing what they are paid to do. Terrible really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz05 Posted December 4, 2022 Report Share Posted December 4, 2022 It's making me feel uneasy seeing that on the body work! Yes they are awful and cross threaded by the look of it did the new nipples fit ok? You might find they seep when you apply the brake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz05 Posted December 4, 2022 Report Share Posted December 4, 2022 34 minutes ago, Raffe said: Picked myself up a 718 GTS interior - my GTS had the Race-Tex delete option so it’s basically got an S leather interior. It was the biggest concern of my car when I bought it but with limited manual GTS available I conceded this as something I could resolve in due course. Very nice mate! You get a bargain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raffe Posted December 4, 2022 Report Share Posted December 4, 2022 1 minute ago, daz05 said: Very nice mate! You get a bargain? Thank you, yes I believe was a decent price, the seats were far too expensive so have a bit of a plan for my seats 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raffe Posted December 4, 2022 Report Share Posted December 4, 2022 Question I now have is to whether To sell my OEM parts which are all in great condition - will then potentially make it an amazing bargain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz05 Posted December 4, 2022 Report Share Posted December 4, 2022 3 minutes ago, Raffe said: Question I now have is to whether To sell my OEM parts which are all in great condition - will then potentially make it an amazing bargain. That's always a good plan. I may be interested in your dash trims if they are aren't silver, pm me. The centre pieces come out very easily you want to make them alcantara. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raffe Posted December 4, 2022 Report Share Posted December 4, 2022 They are the silver finish sadly. That’s good to know, I’m thinking Pepita centres for the seats which I think will then compliment the Crayon deviated stitch on door cards and arm rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andygo Posted December 4, 2022 Report Share Posted December 4, 2022 (edited) 39 minutes ago, daz05 said: It's making me feel uneasy seeing that on the body work! Yes they are awful and cross threaded by the look of it did the new nipples fit ok? You might find they seep when you apply the brake. I was super careful with the new ones. I believe as long as the taper seat is a good match they won't leak. They weren't cross threaded, just the bi metal corrosion had taken place. The shiny threaded section is where the alloy from the caliper has corroded to the steel nipple and basically torn the ally from the caliper. They seem to have tightened up OK, only needs 20NM torque. I coated all the new nipples with high temp silicone grease to ease installation. The other 6 nips went in very easily indeed. Edited December 4, 2022 by andygo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz05 Posted December 4, 2022 Report Share Posted December 4, 2022 (edited) Good stuff I see, you are perhaps fortunate that the beginning of the thread is ok and that's kept it in good shape for getting started when refitting the new ones. Edited December 4, 2022 by daz05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andygo Posted December 4, 2022 Report Share Posted December 4, 2022 33 minutes ago, daz05 said: Good stuff I see, you are perhaps fortunate that the beginning of the thread is ok and that's kept it in good shape for getting started when refitting the new ones. Actually its the other way Daz. the outer end of the thread is where the ally has stripped from, it's the bottom of the thread, nearest the tapered base that has remained ok. IMHO, as long as there is sufficient pressure able to be exerted on the chamfer at the base of the nip/caliper to prevent the egress of fluid, then job done. Fortunately, the new nip has able to be inserted past the upper stripped part of the caliper and engage with the lower third of the calipers thread. I guess I'm fortunate that I was able to remove the nip without shearing it off in situ. Note to everyone, check your nipples! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andygo Posted December 5, 2022 Report Share Posted December 5, 2022 Might get involved with this repair kit: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted December 5, 2022 Report Share Posted December 5, 2022 19 minutes ago, andygo said: Might get involved with this repair kit: Time sheets are good as long as the tip of the nipple meets the corresponding shape in the caliper correctly to make the seal. Even at PalmerSport with a fully equipped Motorsport and engineering workshop we used to send calipers to a specialist for any thread work for this reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andygo Posted December 5, 2022 Report Share Posted December 5, 2022 (edited) 55 minutes ago, ½cwt said: Time sheets are good as long as the tip of the nipple meets the corresponding shape in the caliper correctly to make the seal. Even at PalmerSport with a fully equipped Motorsport and engineering workshop we used to send calipers to a specialist for any thread work for this reason. Good point re the seating at the base of the caliper thread. This place looks to have the job cracked. Might take the calipers there and have them done by a pro. Looks like they can do them while I wait. https://pro-calipers.co.uk/price-list Edited December 5, 2022 by andygo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Daniel Posted December 5, 2022 Report Share Posted December 5, 2022 23 hours ago, Raffe said: Picked myself up a 718 GTS interior - my GTS had the Race-Tex delete option so it’s basically got an S leather interior. It was the biggest concern of my car when I bought it but with limited manual GTS available I conceded this as something I could resolve in due course. Wow, that will be nice when fitted, did you get the side trims to the console as well? On the 718 this part has the stitching I would like to add on my 981. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz05 Posted December 5, 2022 Report Share Posted December 5, 2022 16 minutes ago, Tony Daniel said: Wow, that will be nice when fitted, did you get the side trims to the console as well? On the 718 this part has the stitching I would like to add on my 981. I have two in my garage waiting to go on. I've been busy making the stitching match my dash, hoping it looks ok as it doesn't tie up like on the 718. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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