Help with 944 Rear setup

[Lurv]

I got alot of post too but none that contain a parts list... I got alot of useful info but not what to order (in my case) from the porsche dealer...


most post are about front brakes and are answerd with "do a search"...

Here are the posts, from a search in the brakes forum, that you should read. There is lots of information and I think the reason that you haven't found the exact list is because there are several ways to do this conversion and you'll have to make your personal choice.

http://www.germanlook.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=1896
http://www.germanlook.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=1804
http://www.germanlook.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=3855
http://www.germanlook.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=2881
http://www.germanlook.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=2203
http://www.germanlook.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=1703

[Pillow]

If this is just for the rear it is so easy it will make you cry.

Get 944 rear brakes from swing plate out (you need the caliper mounting bracket outward). Install on IRS arm. Done.

http://www.pelicanparts.com/944/944_...3-85/Pic69.jpg

The only issue that should arrise is how to deal with the emergency brake cables. Since I have not done a Super you have to search on that one.

FWIW you should buy a cheap POS Haynes 944 manual to get an odea of how the brake system works. They are cheap... In all ways.

It is easier than you think. Do it. Do it. Do it.

Originally Posted by Pillow

how to deal with the emergency brake cables. Since I have not done a Super you have to search on that one.

It is the exact same as the Standard (IRS) Bug.

Originally Posted by Pillow

http://www.pelicanparts.com/944/944_...3-85/Pic69.jpg

Thanks Pillow. There you go Lurv, take the parts in the picture and bolt them to your axle. This is the simple method. The other two choices would be to bolt on the early steel 944 spring plate and trailing arm (for the camber adjustment) or another choice is the late aluminum arms...

http://www.germanlook.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=1993

[Lurv]

Thanks Pillow!

just talked to the dealer and I think we got it all right thanks to your pic...

and yes, a porsche manual is in the mail from amazon...

Lurv

Those pictures can also be found on this German Look site:

http://www.germanlook.com/Images/Tech/Tech18I.jpg
http://www.germanlook.com/Images/Tech/Tech18J.jpg

Why the dealer? It's going to be aweful expensive! Used is the way to go.

[Pillow]

I agree with Superman, go used on every part you can.

I think I bought a rear setup for $50 in poor condition. Then rebuilt the calipers, turned (resurfaced) the rotors and cleaned them, new e-brake shoes, and put on new pads. And a few misc gaskets and retaining pins.

On-line I like to use Pelican Parts as they are always easy to deal with. Never had a delay or wrong part issue.

Good Luck,