phazed Posted November 19, 2023 Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 I have one rear caliper with a sheared off nipple and both rear calipers with seized steel pins. Thinking of getting all overhauled, at the very least both rear seen to. Any recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted November 19, 2023 Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 (edited) Top end service overhaul and painting available form BCS in Nottingham. Not the cheapest but fast turn round and good finish. Also Bigg Red in Worcester (I think). Don't know anyone nearer to you. Edited November 19, 2023 by ½cwt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phazed Posted November 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 Thanks for that Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveyP Posted November 23, 2023 Report Share Posted November 23, 2023 I can second Bigg Red. I've used them a few times and they're great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted November 23, 2023 Report Share Posted November 23, 2023 I've bought the parts from Biggred and DIY as very simple process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted November 23, 2023 Report Share Posted November 23, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Patt said: I've bought the parts from Biggred and DIY as very simple process. Not sure a seized, sheared bleed nipple is DIY for most people... Edited November 23, 2023 by ½cwt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted November 23, 2023 Report Share Posted November 23, 2023 fair comment...soz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phazed Posted November 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2023 Have received taps and nipples from Mick, (Bally) so should have time to have a go on Sunday. Managed to free rusted steel pins from the calibers so that's a positive! Damn relatives again today so progress curtailed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted November 29, 2023 Report Share Posted November 29, 2023 Get Goodrich or HEL hoses on at the same time 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phazed Posted November 29, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2023 On my delivery list. On close inspection, I think I would be happier to have all four calipers refurbished. The prices are eye watering as is anything else that I’ve looked at relating to this car! When you think of all the work I did on my track day Octavia vRS. 250 BHP engine, limited slip differential, upgraded suspension, quick steering rack, sports cat and 3 inch stainless exhaust, upgraded brakes, lightweight wheels, thicker antiroll bars, bucket seats, harnesses, purpose made harness bar and the list goes on. All for the cost of about 6K including the price of a very good car to start with! Err, why did I sell it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted November 29, 2023 Report Share Posted November 29, 2023 Just a higher quality paint is about £300 to £400 for a pro job. Refurb if you need a few new pistons and want fresh seals is nearer £700 to £800. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted November 29, 2023 Report Share Posted November 29, 2023 Mine were something like that stopping power definitely better (m/c, fluid, hoses). Consider an unorthodox colour also if you feel like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveyP Posted December 2, 2023 Report Share Posted December 2, 2023 On 11/29/2023 at 6:23 PM, phazed said: On my delivery list. On close inspection, I think I would be happier to have all four calipers refurbished. The prices are eye watering as is anything else that I’ve looked at relating to this car! When you think of all the work I did on my track day Octavia vRS. 250 BHP engine, limited slip differential, upgraded suspension, quick steering rack, sports cat and 3 inch stainless exhaust, upgraded brakes, lightweight wheels, thicker antiroll bars, bucket seats, harnesses, purpose made harness bar and the list goes on. All for the cost of about 6K including the price of a very good car to start with! Err, why did I sell it? Man, I know how you feel. I've had a few belters in my day. Noticeably a Bugeye Impreza Wagon and a V70 T5, both tuned to be a hundred times faster than my current 3.2S for less than I bought the Porsche for, even including their purchase price. And the family fitted in them. And all of their luggage. But I'm telling myself that, this time, I've got a motor that won't eventually depreciate to £0 although I reckon it'll be a long time before our efforts on these early Boxsters are appreciated. I'm looking at my brakes as my next project. I reckon full refurb is the way forward. Get it done, don't have to worry about it for another 20-odd years. The costs are high, but as a colleague of mine recently pointed out, folk spend much more money on bikes, and most of them never hold much value. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phazed Posted December 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2023 Prices of probably at least £750 for all four, including painting and lettering. I have four tatty, looking calipers with two off those metal anti-squeal cups which push into the front pistons seized in two separate calipers. In another caliper, I have a sheared off brake nipple… Just spent over 2.5K on coffin arms, couple of rear control arms, polybushes, baffled sump, Bilstein B8’s and 30mm lowering springs, ignition switch, handbrake switch, stainless exhaust manifolds, battery, drop links and a few other bits and pieces. Most of this was at trade price so a good deal but still I have nearly paid the price of the car. Car at this point looks like it is ready for the breakers. Absolutely no suspension at all, wheel arches devoid of anything mechanical, bumpers and headlamps off and interior stripped down. I’m ready for a stiff drink. On the plus side, the wheels had just been refurbished but I probably am not going to use them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike1960 Posted December 2, 2023 Report Share Posted December 2, 2023 DIYed mine, took a couple of days, but no seized bleed nipples. If you are going to try and drill and use an extractor, then use quality extraction tools. I’ve had an extractor break and it’s a world of pain to get one out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV8 Posted December 3, 2023 Report Share Posted December 3, 2023 14 hours ago, phazed said: On the plus side, the wheels had just been refurbished but I probably am not going to use them! Can you ping me some pics of the wheels please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ribroaster3 Posted December 4, 2023 Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 On 11/29/2023 at 6:23 PM, phazed said: On my delivery list. On close inspection, I think I would be happier to have all four calipers refurbished. The prices are eye watering as is anything else that I’ve looked at relating to this car! When you think of all the work I did on my track day Octavia vRS. 250 BHP engine, limited slip differential, upgraded suspension, quick steering rack, sports cat and 3 inch stainless exhaust, upgraded brakes, lightweight wheels, thicker antiroll bars, bucket seats, harnesses, purpose made harness bar and the list goes on. All for the cost of about 6K including the price of a very good car to start with! Err, why did I sell it? I feel your pain on the brakes issue. The brakes on my 986s are Brembos and as such were never going to be cheap to fix. When I bought the car I thought (?) from my inspection I needed to replace lipped discs on the rear only. Turns out I had 3 seized pistons out of 8 and all the seals were leaking, just on the back 2 callipers. So I bit the bullet and replaced everything and had BCS do a complete rebuild/refurbishment and repaint. Absolutely fantastic job-like new. I just consoled myself 🤣 with the fact that the brakes are now as good as when they left the factory 21 years ago and with proper care should see me out! The full cost does add up when you factor in new caliper bolts, spring clips, guide pins, wear sensors and vibration dampers-jeez its like a parts list for the space shuttle. But with brakes-would you take a chance or just do it right one time!? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phazed Posted December 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 Nice job and true, they are important! I’ve plenty of other things to get on with before I have to make the decision. After spending quite a lot on the car in the last few weeks, a break in spending is probably therapeutic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted December 4, 2023 Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 For me, brakes are something where it’s difficult to do a bit now and another bit later, eg like suspension components, unless you wish to go through multiple bleedings. And on a car famous for going fast under control, they should be a priority over pretty-looking wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted December 4, 2023 Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 14 minutes ago, Menoporsche said: For me, brakes are something where it’s difficult to do a bit now and another bit later, eg like suspension components, unless you wish to go through multiple bleedings. And on a car famous for going fast under control, they should be a priority over pretty-looking wheels Me too. Whilst the calipers were away being done (only took the inside of a week), I was under the car changing all the brake lines, hard and flexi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phazed Posted December 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 If only that was all I had to do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted December 4, 2023 Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 48 minutes ago, phazed said: If only that was all I had to do! I'd already done pretty much all of your jobs over the previous 3 years.... no vehicle lift in sight either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phazed Posted December 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 Fix my roof and windows and....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted December 4, 2023 Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 2 hours ago, phazed said: Fix my roof and windows and....... Well I have anew vinyl window stitched into the hood but most of the work is underneath or 'below the water line' 🤣. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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