Brake Vibrations and a Surprising End

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  • čas přidán 17. 11. 2022
  • Walter, my 87 Porsche Carrera, showed hefty brake vibrations ever since I had removed suspensions and brakes during the big restoration two years ago.
    Tenaciously, persistently the steering wheel and actually the entire car were shaking when braking him down from above 100 to maybe 60. The chase of this problem took me two years.
    #porsche911 #classicporsche #restoration
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Komentáře • 259

  • @TheStreetBastard
    @TheStreetBastard Před rokem +13

    This episode was like a thriller that catching the murderer in the last seconds! Well done, Inspector Columbo!

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem +1

      😆😆😆😆
      I love that feedback. The point is, you see: I was ready to release a film with a “heeeeeeelp” kind of ending. It was ready to be published when eventually the penny dropped.

  • @serpentza
    @serpentza Před rokem +5

    If you had just thrown parts at it and replaced all four rotors this problem solving would have been delayed, perhaps forever. I’m glad you approached this issue so methodically. Great video

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem

      Unless I’d have been wise enough to know that eBay parts are 💩

  • @scottcarson9287
    @scottcarson9287 Před rokem +2

    Your vids bring a zen feeling to restoration. I'm also afflicted with the perfectionist bug. "Zen and the art of Porsche restoration"

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem +1

      Thanks, Scott.
      Yes, that’s where a big part of the motivation is coming from.

  • @Laguna2013
    @Laguna2013 Před rokem +2

    Holy cow. That look of satisfaction on your face when you finally nailed the problem was priceless. But.... now I wonder how are we mortals ever to hope that a shop tech will run any similar to problem to ground like you did? More videos please at a 1x/wk pace minimum please :)

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem

      Thanks, mate.
      This business is all about experience. I wasn’t aware about two things and that sent me in the wrong direction. 1/ Rear wheel issues can feel exactly as if they were front wheel issues. 2/ When you try to find out whether your disks are okay, measure run out AND thickness.

  • @scooter1261
    @scooter1261 Před rokem +2

    This by far the most German car channel there is and I love it 😁

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem

      There’s not much we’re really good in, but if there’s something, it’s probably cars.
      And humour. 😆

  • @albertbalteanu1453
    @albertbalteanu1453 Před rokem +1

    Every time I watch a Greasy Fingers video I learn something new and obscure that other restoration cahnnels don't cover. Also I would love to learn more about your history in restoring cars, your shop, it's evolution and how the business is currently going. Maybe we'll see such a video in the future.

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem

      Thanks, Albert.
      Yes, I guess it’s time to make a film about all this.

  • @hoelzken
    @hoelzken Před rokem +2

    Great findings, cangrats to you, Johannes!

  • @moon-lit-rider987
    @moon-lit-rider987 Před rokem +2

    Wow that was some intense investigation work, you have the patience of a saint 😇
    So glad you sorted it.
    Love this channel
    🚙💨✨

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem

      Thanks, Craig.
      I didn’t always sound like a saint though. 😊

  • @halvardollikainen3999
    @halvardollikainen3999 Před rokem +2

    Always nice to watch your work. Replaced a few brake disks and wheel bearings om my cars, but never given the «measurements» much thougt. Learned a lot from this video of your problem solving over the last months 😀👍

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem

      Thanks, Halvard.
      It’s really the hopeless problems that one can grow on.
      (Easy to say that once the problem’s solved.)

  • @manjit9445
    @manjit9445 Před rokem +1

    Really great to see the channel is growing nicely - it’s been a journey. Well done.

  • @SupercarSeany
    @SupercarSeany Před rokem +4

    Your prudence in tracking down the specifics of this issue are impressive, certainly a labor of love. This is perhaps the one time my "to hell with it - I'll just replace all of the rotors and hubs" would have actually saved some time. However, certainly not as rewarding.

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem +1

      Thanks, mate.
      To be honest, a little less groping in the dark would have been nice.

  • @EliteRock
    @EliteRock Před rokem +1

    What a satisfying video to watch, thank you. I've never seen such a deep dive into brake (and hub/wheel-carrier) set-up on ANY car. Along with the one on geometry a few months ago, it makes one realise that very, very few cars of any substantial age are set up properly, and it's probably the reason that people are often disenchanted with their heroes when they drive them.
    Good to see you remind people that rubber suspension bushes are NOT bearings, I've cringed watching people bolt them up with the suspension hanging.
    ETA >> perhaps not something you'd want to do too often, but letting 911 owners who are thinking about paying you to set up their cars drive Walter might convince them.

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem

      Thanks a ton, mate.
      In fact it’s a nail chewing experience to let someone drive Walter. The kid did the other day, still having increased blood pressure.

  • @franky19541
    @franky19541 Před rokem +2

    Tenacity always pays 😅 It is good to see you again after so many months of absence, greasy finger !👍 François

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem

      Thanks, François. I recently worked on a Mercedes project with tight budget and schedule, so I decided not to waist any time with filming.

  • @ABROOKSH
    @ABROOKSH Před rokem +1

    “Let me show you the results with a metaphor”
    😄😁😆 I love everything about your work, especially the writing.

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem

      Thanks, mate. Lot of thinking goes in it and thankfully, viewers are kind enough to not point me on inevitable mistakes.

  • @hanvandewal917
    @hanvandewal917 Před rokem +1

    I admire your persistence and the 'Deutsche Gründlichkeit' that you show and put in action! An admirer, freundlichen gruessen als Holland.

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem

      Thanks, Han!
      I wished solving the problem had required less Gründlichkeit. 😆

  • @minimalistinlife
    @minimalistinlife Před rokem +2

    I enjoyed This episode very much

  • @jameswalsh1690
    @jameswalsh1690 Před rokem +1

    Excellent film, thank you sir! I went through similar headache a few years ago on my 911SC. Spent much time and money chasing an intermittent vibration only felt during hard braking from speed. After replacing many of the 'obvious' parts like you it turned out that one of the brake flex lines was starting to deteriorate internally and was acting like a valve!

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem

      Thanks, James.
      Now, that sounds even more devilish than my problem!

  • @henryatkinson1479
    @henryatkinson1479 Před rokem +1

    Great video as always!

  • @Meyersmanx1
    @Meyersmanx1 Před rokem

    I love your tenacity! This is my favorite channel 👍

  • @johngallagher6004
    @johngallagher6004 Před rokem +1

    Love your content. Watched all to date from JG in NSW Australia.

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem

      Thanks, John.
      It’s so cool to have this global audience. My son, whom you can see in the film, went to school in Townsville for two terms.

  • @StevenVanLoven
    @StevenVanLoven Před rokem

    Fantastic to see ! Your persistence is an inspiration and great help . Thank you !!

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem +1

      Thanks, Steven. And welcome!
      Back to the wall kind of project with a “I want my car back” shout on the lips.

  • @chrismadge7292
    @chrismadge7292 Před rokem

    Super video, I’m loving your almost obsessional attention to detail.😊

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem +1

      Thanks, Chris.
      What you mean „almost“? 😆

  • @halosenpekka1090
    @halosenpekka1090 Před 10 měsíci

    Brilliant work! And excellent tip for any carthusiasts out there! Thanks for this sharing of good break debug.

  • @alastairwatson3201
    @alastairwatson3201 Před rokem

    I celebrate your triumph and admire your persistence!

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem

      Thanks, Alastair.
      It was a very annoying experience to see that all the other cars in the workshop drove so much better with brakes allegedly so much worse.

  • @Cento24
    @Cento24 Před rokem

    Some serious attention to detail and diagnosis. Congrats on another great video!

  • @goofballgarage
    @goofballgarage Před rokem +1

    Greasy Fingers is my favorite Channel … is just smooth, easy and cool …

  • @RichieRich845
    @RichieRich845 Před rokem +1

    Well done👍

  • @azare4155
    @azare4155 Před rokem

    another great post from @GreasyFingers... #Legend

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem

      I’m certainly not a legend, but I love the film „I am Legend“.
      Kept me from sleeping for about two years.

  • @raisingjunior6389
    @raisingjunior6389 Před rokem

    Great video as always, this will save many Diy mechanics a lot of time, Well done!

  • @lieberfreialsgleich
    @lieberfreialsgleich Před rokem +1

    thank you for your explanation, that any vibration can come from rear wheels. That is exactely what I learnt on our last BMW. This car always had vibrations. First, I changed the front brakes, then the rear brakes. Less vibrations, but still too much. I changed all parts off the front axle. Less vibrations, but stil too much. And then, I changed the rear tires. That was the problem!

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for commenting, mate.
      These wheel vibrations are very annoying and very difficult to get rid of.
      I’d rather take a rotten sill instead …

  • @cybersurfer2010
    @cybersurfer2010 Před rokem

    Great video… Nice work and good result! Enjoy driving Walter…

  • @laapulsford
    @laapulsford Před rokem

    Sorry Johannes, I did mean to say, great production and great music. Thank you for working so hard to create world class content - a real Friday evening treat to watch..

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem

      Thanks, Lester.
      It’s an amazing thing for me to see how many guys out there enjoy my humble efforts.

  • @julianwinn4502
    @julianwinn4502 Před rokem

    Well, I admire your persistence. Amazing how these challenges with cars become all-consuming until solved!

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem

      Thanks, Julian! So right, all-consuming is the word.

  • @annoodannoo1032
    @annoodannoo1032 Před rokem

    Learned new things again - thank you!

  • @chromring8561
    @chromring8561 Před rokem

    Großartig! Tolle Fehlersuche, deren vermeintliche Behebung und am Ende eine überraschend einfache Lösung! Jedes neue Video hat für mich erste Priorität bei YT und ist dann auch noch ein Englischtraining - Danke dafür!

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem

      Danke vielmals!
      Ja, es war irrsinnig herausfordernd und aufwändig, dieses Problem einzukreisen. Und jetzt muss ich vier Monate warten, bis er wieder raus darf! 😫

  • @criss323
    @criss323 Před 10 měsíci

    I have similar problem from months on cayman S, tried so many things without solving.
    I feel streess and sad but now your video really inspired me to do all my best and i will find the problem!
    You send me so positivity and i don't know how thank you ❤
    One of the best film i ever see, very emotional! You have new subscriber Thank you!

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před 10 měsíci

      Hey, mate. Welcome to the channel and fingers crossed you find the problem of your car.

  • @seancain7305
    @seancain7305 Před rokem

    Congrats !

  • @jhonatesc
    @jhonatesc Před rokem

    Great episode it help me a lot with my Porsches

  • @mikemorrison3033
    @mikemorrison3033 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for another great video Johannes! I must admit your multiple visits to the press for the rear wheel bearings gave me PTSD from work I just had to repeat three times last month on my rear suspension. Also, I hear you got a tour of my Aircooled shop when you were in Toronto...sorry I missed meeting you! Next time, Mike.

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem

      Thanks, Mike.
      Yes, Rob told me about it. Spare part quality is increasingly an issue.
      Definitely next time!

  • @paulnorris7270
    @paulnorris7270 Před rokem

    Nice work, I have a similar problem with my 1970 911, but that is vibration when driving and braking... a job for the winter. You have inspired me!

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem

      Thanks, Paul. And all the best for your project!

  • @matthewkinney5474
    @matthewkinney5474 Před rokem

    It seems brake disc runout and thickness variation are very important! Good video, and I love seeing the process of eliminating factors of a complex problem. It helps to know there are others who are hunting for solutions for a long time.

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem

      Thanks Matthew.
      I confirm there are others. 😆

  • @walterkucharski4790
    @walterkucharski4790 Před rokem +1

    I'm in the middle of a complete rebuild of my 1977 911. I will surely measure my brake components and carrier runout. Thanks so much for the in depth investigation.

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem

      Fingers crossed for your project, Walter.
      Unlike anybody else I love the 2.7.
      What colour is yours?

  • @georgewcamp
    @georgewcamp Před rokem

    Love the smile when you rotate the zimmerman!!

  • @stevewuertz3598
    @stevewuertz3598 Před rokem +1

    EXTRAORDINARY patience, discipline and resolve here. I especially appreciate the wise words of advice on using a block of wood and a jack to preload the suspenion before tightening tp prevent early bushing failure. That's something I've read about and remembered once you brought it up but if not for your reminder, I might have overlooked this valuable suggestion. Bravo

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem +1

      Thanks a lot, Steve.
      Glad you watched though it’s not an Alfa!

    • @stevewuertz3598
      @stevewuertz3598 Před rokem

      @@GreasyFingers I always learn much from your clips. We are appreciate your work

  • @oliverkoch2003
    @oliverkoch2003 Před rokem

    Your video is so on point showing the tasks and obstructions you have to overcome to get something into almost as new condition. I got to learn throughout the years that replacing for new often does not solve the problem, even worse, it sometimes creates new ones. And sorting those out quite often sends you one a wrong path of diagnosis, as you initially never doubt the new, just replaced, components. So you find yourself barking at the wrong tree and then spend countless hours to encircle the issue.
    Had that case with front drum breaks on a 62 beetle. After the third set of drums I removed the perfectly round & new Technomagnesio wheels and put the rather oval steel wheels on. Turned out, the way the wheel bolts load tension on the entity warps the drum even at a low 80Nm.

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem

      You’re hitting the nail to the head, Oliver.
      We went through exactly the same thing.

  • @gintonicmunich
    @gintonicmunich Před rokem +1

    well done 🙌

  • @rodgraff1782
    @rodgraff1782 Před rokem +1

    A lot of guys ruin the wheel carriers by improper removal or installation of the bearing races. They get them in cocked. I always heated the outside and used the proper puller. On install I put the races in the freezer overnight and heated the wheel carrier. No problems . If they are cocked you will know when you try to adjust the wheel bearings. You won’t be able to get the play out with tightening down the nut so you can still move the washer with a screw driver. Once I replaced the carriers installed the bearing races the proper way. My wheel bearing adjustment problem went away. Good video.

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem

      Hi Rod. Thanks for commenting.
      Yes, using the thermal effects is a very elegant way to change bearings. I don’t have a freezer in my workshop, but I heated the wheel carrier to about 150 degrees Celsius to support the process. That’s about the temperature that I can handle with my welding gloves.

  • @kiwihame
    @kiwihame Před rokem +1

    Such an engineeringly excellent, amuzing and ultimately satisfying episode. I yearn for one of these cars but even with NZ$100,000+ to spend on a 911 3.2 Coupe, I'm starting to come to terms with not ever being able to afford a good one. They're stupid money in New Zealand, the UK cars are rusty and all the 911s in Japan are LHD. So I may just have to live vicariously through your excellent channel.

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem +1

      Thanks, mate!
      I find the 60k€ (100kNZ$) class of cars difficult to buy, as people normally overestimate the quality of their cars.
      The 80+ league is easy, because for that amount of money, simply everything needs to be very very good.
      If had to buy a car, I’d go for a 40k one.
      Please also note: the SC model is much more fun than people think.

    • @kiwihame
      @kiwihame Před rokem

      @@GreasyFingers Thanks Johannes, I really appreciate the advice. =)

  • @laapulsford
    @laapulsford Před rokem +1

    Wow Johannes, fixing this annoying vibration was certainly hard won. On my very first car, I suffered from a very similar vibration and it drove me crazy. After 2 years of changing everything under the sun, the culprit turned out to be a faulty tire. It seemed one or some of the internal cords had broken and this caused the tire to distort under load and speed. Congratulations on tracking down the the root cause - I am sure you were so happy.

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem

      Wow, Lester. The cross you carried sounds just like mine. And as always, in hindsight all was so plain to see!

  • @bradcrossman5068
    @bradcrossman5068 Před rokem

    Congrats on your success Johannes! Many years ago, turning new rotors on a brake lathe was common procedure before everyone started just installing them. It wasn't uncommon to find that even new rotors needed to be resurfaced.

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem +1

      Thanks, Brad. Yes, and today it’s hard to find a workshop that even owns a lathe.

    • @bradcrossman5068
      @bradcrossman5068 Před rokem

      @@GreasyFingers I may be wrong but i was told that today's rotors are sold at minimum thickness whereas when i was in the industry 40 years ago, rotors could be turned 2 or 3 times before they got to minimum thickness.

  • @brynowen9922
    @brynowen9922 Před rokem

    well done for sticking with it. i'd probably have sold the car after the first year! :-)

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem +1

      Thanks, Bryn.
      Solving this problem at some point became indispensable. Sort of a duty.

  • @RleogPhotog
    @RleogPhotog Před rokem

    Amazing tenacity shown while tracking down that left rear rotor source of the vibration. Thanks for documenting the steps thoroughly. Not only do I learn more about my Carrera, mechanically, but I also notice how well you’ve edited the video.
    There was a brief glimpse of the next main character; a SC?

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem

      Thanks, Bob.
      The SC is a customer car, I have done some footage, but I’m not sure I can make a proper GF-film of it.

  • @MetHerInBaghdad
    @MetHerInBaghdad Před 7 měsíci

    I was starting to lean toward a bad tire or perhaps wheel. Glad you found the culprit and Walter is now more sorted than before.

  • @robertallen5210
    @robertallen5210 Před rokem +1

    Persistence pays off!

  • @tritop
    @tritop Před rokem +1

    'Six tenth of a Millimeter, it's unbelievable' :)

  • @tho4747
    @tho4747 Před rokem +1

    Es ist so schön zu segen, das mein Lieblingskanal wieder zurück ist. Wenn Sie jemals in Norwegen sind, serviere ich Ihnen kalte norwegishe bier. Ich hoffe das Sie mir entschuldigen kan, für meine schlechte Deusch kanst.

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem

      Es ist so schön (in perfektem Deutsch) zu lesen, dass Greasy Fingers jemandens Lieblingskanal ist!

  • @MKI4EVA
    @MKI4EVA Před rokem

    EPIC!!! friend had similar issue.

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem

      It’s very common, as I learned during this project.

  • @geoffmcconville5792
    @geoffmcconville5792 Před rokem

    Well done! Time for a well earned beer! “Failure is not an option, work the problem” Apollo 13

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem

      Thanks, Geoff.
      I think I shall obey to that suggestion. ☺️

  • @jimgordon3274
    @jimgordon3274 Před rokem

    Not that it matters much, because of the content of all of your films is so good, but I love your choice of music. I started watching for the Giulia. I mow enjoy the Porsche ones as well.

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem

      Thanks, Jim. Much appreciated.
      It’s one of the things I love most about making films: selecting the song for it.

  • @mikesage9544
    @mikesage9544 Před rokem +1

    Should have used the title Bad Vibrations and opened the video with a really awful cover band version! Seriously though, tremendous work. I have Z discs on my driving car with pads from EBC. Over the last 2 years I have given them absolute hell. They have never shown signs of giving up on me. Inspite of LFB whilst chasing motorbikes through the forest of blackness. Lass dich blicken wenn es um aussprechen geht. I did send you my number. Servus Mike.

  • @Roland_Rohrle
    @Roland_Rohrle Před rokem

    Great video, CZcams suggested… I’ve subscribed.👍🏻😎

  • @natjes6017
    @natjes6017 Před rokem +1

    Hahaha, great video as per usual, maniac channel indeed 😁

    • @Nick_T105
      @Nick_T105 Před rokem

      This was my favourite line from this video - delivered with complete sincerity.

  • @neilbardsley
    @neilbardsley Před rokem

    Well done. I wish my garage have a lift and all those tools :)

  • @markusjarvi
    @markusjarvi Před rokem +1

    I was in a similar situation with a 1964 Volvo 1800S restoration. First measurements showed a big throw out of over 0,2 mm if I remember correctly, clearly warped rotors. At the time it seemed that the discs were not available any more for early models so I went and pressed the bolts from the hubs to remove the disc, unfortunately causing the hubs to warp with the intention of having the rotors turned. I had the hubs turned on a lathe and the discs turned on a brake lathe. Luckily at that point a supplier informed that the reproduction discs were available and on this one the hubs are integral to the discs. Brakes are totally smooth. I still have the original hubs and discs in a box, maybe one day I will test what kind of throw out can be reached.

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem

      Thanks for commenting, Markus.
      Based on the comments to this film you wouldn’t believe how many of us had problems of this kind.
      The 1800S is a glorious car. Do you still own it?

    • @markusjarvi
      @markusjarvi Před rokem

      @@GreasyFingers Yes I do, occasionally starting it in the garage and waiting for the summer

  • @macwiz1333
    @macwiz1333 Před rokem

    Great work and as always a pleasure to watch 👌 Rear disc manufacturer Zimmermann as well?

  • @nicholas787nicholas
    @nicholas787nicholas Před rokem

    Loved the video! Time to look at the rest of your productions!
    You don’t find the need to pack the bearings completely with grease?

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem

      Thank you, Nic & welcome.
      I did pack the bearings with grease, just didn’t show it in the film.

  • @butziporsche8646
    @butziporsche8646 Před rokem +1

    I really love both of my 911SCs. I just gave my Targa to my son. Now I'm buying a 914 and I'm going to swap in a 911S engine and lighten it.

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem +1

      Very cool.
      The SC are widely underestimated, torquey punch and revvy at the same time. Especially the 204 BHP version is a fantastic engine.

  • @barryaqui9053
    @barryaqui9053 Před rokem +1

    Love your channel, and wait for more , just wanted to know, why you don't use impact tools?

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem +3

      Thanks, Barry. I have a battery impact tool which I use for wheel bolts.
      The reason why I don’t use it more: this work is contemplation for me and I’m annoyed by the sound.

  • @996turbo
    @996turbo Před 9 měsíci

    Great videos! I love the ocd lol😂

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před 9 měsíci

      Massive one!

    • @996turbo
      @996turbo Před 9 měsíci

      @@GreasyFingers i'm far away from that level but i sure like my cars running the right way

  • @gearhead9828
    @gearhead9828 Před rokem +1

    Your perfectionism is mind blowing! How is Olivia doing, by the way? Thanks!

    • @mikesage9544
      @mikesage9544 Před rokem

      Perfection? Hmmmm. Its a matter of finding the cause. And the work plus the thought required to do so. Tenacious I would call Mr Fingers. A bloody fine engineer.

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem +1

      It’s kind of true what Mike says. I like being perfectionistic with nothing immediately on stake. Different game with the back to the wall.
      Thanks for commenting, guys!

  • @Kyle900t
    @Kyle900t Před rokem

    I enjoyed the video and happy for you that it is now solved. I was wondering if you would have been able to correct the initial disk on a lathe?
    Cheers.

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem +1

      Thanks, Kyle.
      Yes, I think I should do that. They deserve to be rehabilitated.

  • @xXmarkingupXx
    @xXmarkingupXx Před rokem +2

    A lot of Porsche owners seem like they started off their addiction with BMWs. Did you ever have a BMW? Will we ever see any classic BMW content from you?

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem +1

      My dad worked for BMW for more than 20 years, so the emotional bonds are tight. I’ll certainly do an 02 project one day, but today, it’s not even on the horizon.

  • @diycarmechanic587
    @diycarmechanic587 Před rokem +1

    at 6.38: please search on line how to proper apply grease to a wheel bearing ... putting some grease on the external face is not enought .. and... greetings for your videos ... they are superb!!!

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem +1

      Hey mate. Thanks!
      Just because I didn’t show it in the film, doesn’t mean that I haven’t filled it with grease, does it?

    • @diycarmechanic587
      @diycarmechanic587 Před rokem

      @@GreasyFingers Hi there! a part from the grease you put inside the hub I am thinking about packing the bearing in the proper way: mechanics are used to put a slab of grease in the palm of the hand and pressing on it the bearing in each point till you see the grease escaping on the opposite side.. in this way you are sure of greasing properly all rollers... avoiding they overheat... In my opinion it could be nice to show also this detail.. Anyway.. superb videos and good spirit 😊😊

  • @rgms573
    @rgms573 Před rokem +1

    This is what I call automotive troubleshooting!

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem

      Thanks, mate.
      I wished I could have found it earlier. In hindsight it took me embarrassingly long to figure it out. One is always wiser when it’s over.

  • @hotrodchris805
    @hotrodchris805 Před rokem

    Enjoyable watch, thankyou! How do you find the Twinbusche single post lift, other than hard on the head!!??

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem

      Hi Chris. Thanks!
      The lift is a very good product. It allows to have unhindered access to the car from one side and you can even move around the car in the workshop when it’s on the lift. Little disadvantage: the fork builds rather high, so flat cars require attention to drive over it.

  • @peaktraveller
    @peaktraveller Před rokem

    May you only have Good Vibrations as per the Beach Boys. Glad Walter is fixed.

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem

      I love that song, mate.
      Glad you remind me of playing it again …

  • @garagechronicles9008
    @garagechronicles9008 Před rokem

    And I'll say again, this is why these cars are adored by engineers. Nice sleuthery.

  • @rodkubis384
    @rodkubis384 Před rokem

    As an one in Engineering specifically in measuring brake rotors I was going to say thickness variation is a HUGE part in pedal vibration. All manufactures demand less than .01mm. Jeep in the early 2000's had to change caliper manufactures because the rubber seals in the pistons didn't pull the pad back off the rotors far enough when releasing the brakes. The pad then wore the "high" side of the rotor and the thickness variation caused pedal vibration...

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem

      Thanks for commenting!
      My point was: a thickness variation can sure be caused by other components having a failure like callipers, wheel carrier etc. But given the process of manufacturing it’s hard to imagine that you get a new disk with a thickness variation. Or am I mistaken?

    • @rodkubis384
      @rodkubis384 Před rokem +1

      @@GreasyFingers All manufactures now machine both sides of the rotor in a single setup. Therefore there sould be almost zero thickness variation. As well the tolerance limit is 10 microns (.01mm). Bad heat treatment(cooling from casting process) CAN leave hard spots that will do it and cheap aftermarket may not do both side in the same machining, but from factory (all, including north amercan manufactures) measure 100% of the rotor including runout and thickness variation.

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem

      @@rodkubis384 That’s extremely valuable information. It confirms my suspicion that sloppy transport has caused the problem of my front disks.

  • @jesse818
    @jesse818 Před rokem

    That’s for sharing your video. Where is the front jack point to lift the car?

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem

      Welcome!
      It’s not exactly a jack point, but if you protect it with a piece of wood or rubber, you can use the front cross member to lift her.

  • @Mrelectric423
    @Mrelectric423 Před rokem +1

    The on the car brake lathe can address this issue. As an auto mechanic I enjoy using the machine and getting near perfect brake run out measurements.

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem

      Yeah, that would have helped A LOT with the front wheel part of the project.
      I’m sure you’re aware the brand Hunger is leading in this domain. They’re located in Kaufering which is around the corner from my workshop’s location.
      The point is, you see: if you’re trying to be a serious CZcamsr, you can’t just go to the workshop next door and let them solve the problem.

    • @Mrelectric423
      @Mrelectric423 Před rokem

      @@GreasyFingers Good point and great channel, I really enjoy your stories.

    • @vellafiretv2173
      @vellafiretv2173 Před rokem

      I have an on the car brake lathe that I spent a lot of money on 30 years ago and I find it's great for resurfacing but it seems to amplify not remove any existing runout. :-(. Now for my daily drivers (not performance cars) I just buy very cheap rotors for most pad changes and it's always worked out so far.

  • @Steph-iw3hr
    @Steph-iw3hr Před rokem

    Relentless
    You are Johaness , I would like to get a guy like you close to my home to look at my 911’s. . Steph . Could you unveil a bit of your new 911 vintage 70’s ? 😊

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem +1

      Relentless and without mercy.😄
      I’m counting the minutes till all customer projects have been processed to finally work on my own cars.

    • @Steph-iw3hr
      @Steph-iw3hr Před rokem

      @@GreasyFingers finally , the solution was to replace rear break discs to avoid vibrations th equate gave the measurement on only one face not the red face ? thanks

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem +1

      Sort of. Bent wheel carrier, destroyed disc, but destruction was not evident by run out, but thickness fault.

  • @mrman17
    @mrman17 Před rokem

    This (variation of thickness, or "ditches") in brake discs/rotors is something I've come across in the past. It can happen when the discs get overheated, and the brakes are held on while the discs cool off. Perhaps the car was tracked, and the driver didn't do a cool-down lap, for example, and sat for a while with the brakes applied.
    Many moons ago, there was an anti-theft device that would go between the steering wheel and the brake pedal, making the car immobile. These would cause the same problem on some cars if it was fitted, and the brakes were still hot. Or even if the car was driven with a seized calliper.

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for commenting, mate.
      Yes, all good points that make a lot of sense. In my case, a misaligned rear wheel carrier destroyed the disks. I'm mentioning it towards the end of the film, but admittedly not very clearly.

  • @FeeeshEP3
    @FeeeshEP3 Před rokem

    Good old Walter

  • @seandenny1553
    @seandenny1553 Před rokem +1

    Is that Cearah coating just a clear or is it like a paint I’ve heard the name but I don’t know what it is?

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem

      Hi Sean.
      In my case I used a semi-gloss clear, but it seams it’s available in many different shades.
      It’s a basically a paint with a high durability resulting from micro-ceramic particles.

  • @ralleyquattro
    @ralleyquattro Před rokem +1

    I buy Zimmerman when possible, never had an issue with quality. Glad to see Walter healthy again. How is the 944?

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem +1

      Good to know!
      Bad news about the 944 as much as the channel is concerned. Sold. 🥲

    • @ralleyquattro
      @ralleyquattro Před rokem

      @@GreasyFingers It is OK, I had a 944 Turbo S Silver Rose and sold it for 911... so understandable.

    • @francois1357
      @francois1357 Před rokem

      @@GreasyFingers oh noooo!!

  • @scottcrawford4148
    @scottcrawford4148 Před měsícem

    Cerakote looks unfinished - nice!

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před měsícem

      Thanks, Scott. Yes, I‘m going to use it a lot more in the future.

  • @coolcolschannel8773
    @coolcolschannel8773 Před rokem

    Nice to watch whilst having a cup of tea and eating a donut ( music a touch too loud)

  • @annoodannoo1032
    @annoodannoo1032 Před rokem

    i saw you using a German product called "Dr xxxx" to encapsulate rost (you mentioned that it was recommended by a friend of yours), It gives a flexibel, paintable surface as I remember it. Now I can't find it in your videos and maybe I am a bit lazy so I just ask here: What is the name of that product?

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem

      Hey, that’s Owatrol. 😊

    • @annoodannoo1032
      @annoodannoo1032 Před rokem

      @@GreasyFingers LOL - I wonder where the "Dr thing2 came from :-) Thanks!

  • @olahedlund5454
    @olahedlund5454 Před rokem

    Great video! So you own a classic Porsche shop, should have figured:) Whats the name of your business?

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem

      Thanks, Ola.
      In fact I’m not a workshop that does CZcams videos, I’m a CZcamsr who sometimes does projects. No workshop site, name or branding or anything of the kind. Just helping fiends and gentle customers.

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem

      Are you Norwegian actually?
      Got a Norwegian customer car in the workshop this winter.

    • @olahedlund5454
      @olahedlund5454 Před rokem

      @@GreasyFingers Not Norwegian, I'm from neighbor country Sweden. I live in Stockholm. Johannes let me know when you wanna move to Sweden and work on Porsches all day long. I'm thinking about open a business...any day now, hopefully, perhaps, in my dreams atleast.

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem

      @@olahedlund5454 Thanks, Ola.
      In fact I know Stockholm a little, I used to own a company with a Stockholm-based partner.
      And another one with Lund-based partners.
      Got something Swedish going on here … 😊

    • @olahedlund5454
      @olahedlund5454 Před rokem

      @@GreasyFingers Yeah, then you dance around midsummer pole like a frog aswell I guess. (Swedish tradition if you haven't heard of it, which then will make no sence at all😅)

  • @user-yt6iq2op5j
    @user-yt6iq2op5j Před 9 měsíci

    I worked at Porsche cars Australia as an apprentice mechanic when your carrera was a near new car. I can tell you that the first operation we would have done in that situation was on-car disc machining. had you done this , problem would have been solved in one day , and at a fraction of what you spent. Im sorry for the loss of time and money you went through.. did you ever consider this or is it not a common operation where you are?

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Thanks for commenting, Ben.
      I probably didn’t explain the crucial point properly: my problem was that a bent wheel carrier continued to distort the disk. I had changed/repaired the disks a couple of times, but the problem kept returning.
      I’m aware about on-car disk machining, actually the market-leading company Hunger is located around the corner from where my workshop is.

    • @user-yt6iq2op5j
      @user-yt6iq2op5j Před 9 měsíci +1

      I see now, I forgot about that aspect, while the on car machining centres the machining around the theoretical centre, The continued bending from the hub will always be an issue. glad you found it!@@GreasyFingers

  • @donnelly1979
    @donnelly1979 Před rokem

    As a regular mechanic I would have changed the rotors first as almost 95%of brake vibration is due to rotor damage/warping

  • @gplusgplus2286
    @gplusgplus2286 Před rokem

    I didn't get it how this happened? New discs were like this or they became like this when you put them in the car? And this means that the front of the disc was true but the rear was crooked (thickness)?

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem +1

      Neither do I, but I guess the front disks were corrupted from the start, bad production batch at the manufacturer, I guess.
      The rear disks were okay, but the left one got beaten up by the bended wheel carrier.

    • @gplusgplus2286
      @gplusgplus2286 Před rokem

      @@GreasyFingers thanks for replying!

  • @8359s
    @8359s Před rokem

    Guessing before watching, not OEM hubs and bearings.

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem +1

      Guessed right, Robert.
      The price tags are enormous.

    • @8359s
      @8359s Před rokem

      @@GreasyFingers Got it, I just had similar problem with Audi S4 B8, went through Zimmermann drilled rotors with Yellowstuff pads, then EBC USR + Red stuff pads, then again EBC USR with Yellow stuff and new replacement hubs, they got bent right away, then with Brembo Xtra discs and pads all over and OEM hubs and bearings :D. It took 3 years to get to the bottom of the issue.

  • @N911GT2
    @N911GT2 Před rokem

    I do hope you have ‘packed’ that bearing more than just some grease on the outside.

  • @844metalman
    @844metalman Před rokem +2

    Ebay parts can be risky.....

  • @francescobertelli8588

    this is the diary of a psychopath..

  • @diplomacy2000
    @diplomacy2000 Před rokem

    I had this problem and it was loose wheel bearings.

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem +1

      I had that on my list of suspects too.

    • @diplomacy2000
      @diplomacy2000 Před rokem +1

      @@GreasyFingers I don't doubt it. By the looks of it you're a master.

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem

      @@diplomacy2000 Trying to give my best. 😊

  • @achim489
    @achim489 Před rokem

    Quality never goes out of style or if you buy cheap you probably have to..... like tools

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem

      Yes, that is true.
      Spare part quality is an issue.

  • @tomk4092
    @tomk4092 Před rokem +1

    Your level of analysis and commitment to doing everything so well is completely obliterated by using non-OEM parts it seems.

    • @GreasyFingers
      @GreasyFingers  Před rokem +3

      No, I don’t think so. Porsche doesn’t make brake discs, they buy them somewhere too, then they put their sticker on and triple the price.

  • @copmy
    @copmy Před rokem +1

    You did not grease the bearing correctly.