Caliper Rebuild

[smankow]

for the upcoming off-season, I'm thinking about rebuilding my brake calipers. They've never been rebuilt and the car has seen a good amount of track time. Is there a good DIY for the 996 caliper rebuilding? Also, is there anything particular that I should look for during the rebuilding? how do you cap off the fluid lines?

Steve

[RFM]

Before starting the rebuild job, check if the parts are available, it can save you a lot of work and disappointment.

[Tool Pants]

Porsche sells the dust boots but not the pressure seals. You can buy both here. http://www.zeckhausen.com/Brembo/Consumables.htm

[fpb111]

Cut a piece of wood to put between your seat and the brake pedal. Push the pedal forward and wedge the wood in place to hold the pedal depressed. This will keep your fluid from draining while you have the caliper(s) off. When you have completed the rebuild(s) get a different color fluid to flush the system. That way you will definately know when the new fluid has arrived at the bleeders.