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woodsman · 12-05-2013, 05:02 PM

I'd strongly suggest using 400 grit sandpaper after a through degreasing, instead of a wire brush.
With regards to caliper removal- Porsche says you must replace the bolts with new ones ( there is a newer version that is triple-square instead of allen-head!) once they're removed and a torque wrench should be used to retighten (approx. 80lbs.). Also, if the previous person over-tightened them then they may strip the threads in the HUB as you unscrew them ( because it's aluminum) and then you'll need to install a threaded insert.

12-05-2013, 05:02 PM	#9
woodsman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Land of naught Posts: 1,302	I'd strongly suggest using 400 grit sandpaper after a through degreasing, instead of a wire brush. With regards to caliper removal- Porsche says you must replace the bolts with new ones ( there is a newer version that is triple-square instead of allen-head!) once they're removed and a torque wrench should be used to retighten (approx. 80lbs.). Also, if the previous person over-tightened them then they may strip the threads in the HUB as you unscrew them ( because it's aluminum) and then you'll need to install a threaded insert. __________________ Death is certain, life is not. Last edited by woodsman; 12-05-2013 at 05:06 PM.