Help with front Caliper 65 911

[trdking]

Hey,
Just removed my banjo bolt to replace rotors on reassembly I noticed that the banjo threads were stripped and on inspection the caliper threads are also nearly gone. Does any one helical or resurrect the threads on the caliper or do I have to bite the bullet for replacement? The other side also looks weak but still holds. Ah old parts
Let me know?

Cheers
Randy

[Orval_F]

You should be able to get a metric Helicoil kit to do the job. Measure the width and thread count and get one from a local machine parts supplier.

[davep]

threads are 10mm by 1.0 pitch
contact PMB / Eric Shea about repair or replacement.
http://www.pmbperformance.com/catalog.html

[Jim Breazeale]

threads are 10mm by 1.0 pitch
contact PMB / Eric Shea about repair or replacement.
http://www.pmbperformance.com/catalog.html

I have it pretty good authority that Eric just received a bunch of 65 911 calipers. He will be able to supply a replacement or suggest a place to get one.

Regards

Jim

[chris_seven]

The threads of a helicoil are not classified as either leak or air tight so there is a path for the fluid to leak under pressure. Using a thread sealant could be tricky with heat and brake fluid and not something I would be keen on doing.

If the copper sealing washer is large enough and the helicoil is fully inserted then the seal will probably still work and everything will be OK. The STI tap for an M10 x 1.0 Heliccoil , I think, has a maximum pitch diameter of around 11.5mm so a sealing washer of 10 x 13 will probably work without to much concern.

The alternative would be to use an M12 Banjo Bolt and adapter.

[trdking]

Thanks for the Tips Guys. This site Rocks.

[Jim Breazeale]

Just replace the thing with a good caliper. Putting a band aid on a caliper doesn't appeal to me.

Which one is the 65? and what are the other ones? Hint: They all interchange.

Regards

Jim

[StephenAcworth]

Good point, Jim!!! And for sure, a band aid on a caliber doesn't make sense for personal safety and future insurance premium reasons!!!

Just replace the thing with a good caliper. Putting a band aid on a caliper doesn't appeal to me.

Which one is the 65? and what are the other ones? Hint: They all interchange.

Regards

Jim

[davep]

Which one is the 65? and what are the other ones?

I'm guessing 1965 - 1967 - 1969 from left to right. Nice seeing the progression.

[Jim Breazeale]

I'm guessing 1965 - 1967 - 1969 from left to right. Nice seeing the progression.

Dave


You have the right order but the cronology needs a slight tweak.

Ciao

Jim