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Old March 18th 2003, 22:09
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Angry Need Help 944 Front Brakes

Need help, purchased 944 front spindles from a 87 non turbo. Can't seem to figure out how to remove outside pad..

Have the spindle off the car. Took out all the pins, clips and got inside pad out... Should I use a C Clap somewhere to try to remove the outside one... Can't seem to pry or figure this out..
Looked online but they don't mention much.. Don't have a 944 Manaul yet.. Will be getting soon.. In the mean time can anyone help.. This is going on a 78 vert..

Also how do you tell the difference between spindles that fits and those that don't on a 1303. My spindle looks the same as a vw.. Haven't tried to install as weather hasn't been favorable.. It looks like the VW one .. 2 bolts for the struts.. How do they differ from 86.. Won't these fit with kesher balljoints.. I am also having problems determing the difference.. From looking at the rear trailing arm I believe they were off an 87, they (trailing arms) are dated 2/87.. Want to use these up front, any suggestions..
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Old March 19th 2003, 10:25
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Try to rephrase again

I am having problem dismantling my front brake assembly off a 87 non turbo 944..(This is still in question, but based on the trailing arm stamping of 87 and having single piston on Calipers would have to assume non-turbo).. If anyone has had experience with this, I would appreciate some help..
I was able to remove all the safety pins and take out the inside (Inboard) Pad.. I am having difficulty getting the piston to open up enough to properly get the outside (outboard) pad off..

Looked thru the web but all they talk about is sticking a prying bar between back of pad.. I looked at my caliper set up and felt that I probably do more damage this way..

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Old March 19th 2003, 10:38
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There different ways to get the pisotn back in the caliper.
Some just unbolt the caliper vent and then push the piston gently back in and other calipers use a special tool which basically turns the piston back into the caliper. not sure which one would apply for the Porsche caliper. I am not even sure if there are other options with other calipers.

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Old March 19th 2003, 11:52
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Thanks,
I will try to buy the haynes book or ask a service guy.. Only thing is, the one time I went to a service place for Porsche they act so Snooty.. Pisses me off.. All I want is some help.. Maybe one day I will own a real porsche.. For now I will stick to building a poor mans porsche.. Hell it aint that cheap.
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