[DeTomaso] girling calipers - rebuild

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 1/1/12 8 22 36, edlebby at yahoo.com writes:


> here is an interesting link for rebuilding a girling caliper
>  
> http://www.e30tech.com/forum/showthread.php?t=39965
>  
> but i don't know how close this model is to ours
> 
>>>Vaguely similar.
>  
> >does anyone have a link to a rebuild of our actual caliper (similar to 
> this link, with pictures and how to)?
> 
> >>>Asa Jay kicks ass on this front!

http://www.teampanteraracing.com/gallery2/v/asajay/pantera/brakes/
>  
> >also, what is the part number for the recommended replacement pad 
> (porterfield, right?)
> 
>>>Porterfield R4-S.   I was somewhat disappointed to discover that their 
backing plates are made slightly differently from the stock pads in the 
front, despite what their website indicates.   Although they still function fine, 
the different shape precludes the use of the stock anti-rattle springs.   
Other makers such as EBC have proper-shaped backing plates.

If you're not in a hurry, you can remove your original pads, and ship them 
to Porterfield; they will strip away the old material and bond new material 
and send them back to you.   That's probably the optimal setup.

Mike