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@ferrariguy8278

6 ай бұрын

Nyalic Nyalic is the shiznit for protecting bare metal. It's not a paint, but it is a clear surface coating. The UK dealer apparently is oceanfootprint.

@michaelflynt6788

6 ай бұрын

the spring goes inside the rubber dust cover

I Scott. You shouldn't have to press those pistons in with a press! If they don't go in by hand then there is an issue. I always soak the seals in seal conditioning fluid for 24 hours before you fit them (Brembo make it) using red rubber grease to put the pistons in would have made things easier. Just make sure those tight pistons move in and out nicely when the brakes are bled. Pump them out with no pads and check each pair of pistons come out evenly and that you can push them back in by hand.

@S2NAZ

6 ай бұрын

Julian is spot on

@Mr57blackbeauty

6 ай бұрын

If some went in easy and some didn't, then I have to wonder if the seals are shaped on the face that seals to the piston, it can be very hard to see the chamfer, did you check them,???

@stevemullen8457

6 ай бұрын

Great info, that freaked me out also. Hopefully it works.

@kungfusing1

6 ай бұрын

Will be really interesting to see if the brakes work correctly after they were put on the press. I would have thought no way.

@julianhoskins5158

6 ай бұрын

@@Mr57blackbeauty I expect the seals will be square, the chamfer will be machined into the base of the seal groove. This is what makes the seal sit at an angle so that the piston retracts very slightly when brake pressure is released.

The other side of those measurement calipers is for inside measurement. As far as the pins a machine shop could put those on a lathe and make them the proper size relatively quickly and cheaply.

@Ratarossa

6 ай бұрын

That was my idea, but surely there must be some pins out there available at the same size

@hawaiisteve932

6 ай бұрын

My 1971 BMW 2002 uses those style pins , check later BMW calipers for replacement pins . @@Ratarossa

@zilina1130

6 ай бұрын

Scott - I'd also check with Alfaholics. They might have some pins laying around that could help you out. Alfas of the era also used the ATE calipers (my Montreal's calipers look nearly the same as those on your BBi, though I'd guess a bit smaller if placed side-by-side).@@Ratarossa

@richarddigman9688

6 ай бұрын

Fellow KZreadr ‘Delboy’s Garage’ (@moonfleet41) does some fantastic lathe work, creating one off work/ modifications for his motorbikes in uk. Maybe another opportunity for KZreadr collaborations 😊

I worried about those tight pistons Scott….if you need a press to get them in, something is very wrong I’d say.

Just a thought, why don't you take the longer pins to a local engineering firm and see if they can reduce them on a lathe? Great to see you back on the BBi as well!

@danstewart8218

6 ай бұрын

Glad you typed it..His main problem is finding a local engineering firm....;D Maybe you need a little second hand lathe Scott?

@ShaneAJ2003

6 ай бұрын

Yeah a good machinist would make short work of getting those pins to the right size.

Hi Scott. Nice work as always mate. Just a side note. When it comes to lubing up those seals prior to installing the pistons, I was advised from a reliable source to not use brake fluid but rather a castor oil based Red Rubber grease. Brake fluid is hygroscopic and can introduce corrosion while the finished part lays in wait for the rest of the build to catch up. Also, the red rubber grease protects the seal much better and prolong its service life.

@Ratarossa

6 ай бұрын

I did read about the red rubber grease and actually you might have even spotted a tub on the table. So basically what i need to do is get this finished very quickly !

@derekgb3780

6 ай бұрын

Totally agree, I've never found brake fluid a very good lubricant for the job.

@tonymontana897

6 ай бұрын

@@Ratarossa I missed that actually. I'll have another look

@andrewraine8207

6 ай бұрын

Hellerine M grade is a fungistatic lubricating oil designed to dry slowly so that the components stay lubricated longer, 94% Castor Oil 6% Ethanol.

Would be worth pressure testing the calliper seals before you bolt everything up as they may have torn with the press.

@Ratarossa

6 ай бұрын

Thats a brilliant suggestion !!

@Ratarossa The dedication to keep these older cars on the road and do it well is just phenomenal! Your Mrs is much more understanding than mine, she’d kill me working in my kitchen like that. 😆😆👍🤪

@Ratarossa

6 ай бұрын

Ha ha ha I did think the same as i spilled brake fluid on the table !

Clear coat! I've gone through the same process, restoring front/rear ATE calipers on my 105 Alfa. Been two pot calipers, I didn't have the dramas you experienced, phew! I used VHT High Temp Clear on on my newly Yellow Zn plated parts. Wiped them down, hung on wires and if it's getting cool in UK, apply a bit of heat. Great vid!

Your joy and skill bringing Ferraris back to life is infectious and makes for brilliant videos! Thank you

I’ve been waiting for more 512BBi videos

Great update Scott. I like how you're showing the long process everything takes to do it correctly. Can't wait for the next update.

The callipers look very very similar to. 2wd Sierra rs cosworth front 4 pot callipers. I Have done many cosworth ones. Just make sure the piston hasn’t pinched the seals as you pressed them inn. Fiddly job but well worth doing. Keep up the great videos.

Such a welcome sight seeing you upload. Great timing to take my mind off things at the moment! Love your videos as always ❤

For anti corrosion you can try XCP Rust Blocker Clear Coat. Readily available in the UK. A lot of bike owners use it to protect the exposed metal parts on their bikes. It's also very easy to apply.

@Fernweh1965

6 ай бұрын

I've used ACF50 on my bikes for decades, easily applied from a cloth near brakes and elsewhere. Works extremely well.

@FridgeProductionsLtd

6 ай бұрын

I have also applied a marine grade lanolin based protection to the running gear of my cars. Using a combination of spray, brush and cloth depending upon the application. These cars were made and are best driven, not squirrelled away.

Now, this what we're here for, Scott. Fantastic stuff and great to see you doing what you do best. Merry Christmas to you and your family and thanks sharing for your Ferrari-tastic passion. By the way, when the BBi is up and running, my offer of a cup of tea and a West Yorkshire welcome is still open to you and your lovely creation.

@Ratarossa

6 ай бұрын

Happy holidays! Thanks buddy, very much appreciate the offer. A nice drive out and a cuppa. My friend is in the midlands and has just bought a Boxer so hopefully some drive outs this summer

Another brilliant update Scott. As ever, the amount of hard work and dedication you put into getting this project perfect shines through. However, I don't doubt that it's also a lot of work filming and editing these videos, especially since they're always so very polished. Not only is this channel the best car one out there for content, the quality of your videos is consistently excellent as well. So thank you for entertaining us all with your hard graft, knowledge and skill. It's really appreciated and we love you for it 🙂

When I did my brakes, the seals had to be installed in the correct orientation. They had a very sleightly tapered shape. This pushes the piston clear of the disk I think.

Some really exciting projects on the go, 2024 is going to be a big big year for you and the channel. Absolutely great to see and I really hope your channel blows up and you get the subs! I love the content always something new and not repetitive. All the best for new year 👍

You should be using rubber grease for assembly and to stop the pistons from corrosion. Turn down the pins on a lathe. Split washers are usually installed under nuts, not bolt heads if there's a nut. Might be worth checking the front disc assembly order.

amazing work...i can't wait to see it finished...plz go to a prestigious car show with it after u finish rebuilding it....Cheers from Cyprus...

Take care pushing pistons in like that. They should slide in, and a fair chance if not then they are catching on the seals. The piston can then guillotine a piece of the inside of the seal off (and no chance of bleeding them after that!)

@Ratarossa

6 ай бұрын

Noted

@joeysweet9045

6 ай бұрын

​​@@Ratarossado you think the pistons being that hard to push in that the braking system will have enough pressure to push the pistons out to make the brakes work?

@robertsanders3213

6 ай бұрын

​@joeysweet9045 it will defo push them out its if they will release that's the problem!

@_Bram

6 ай бұрын

I’m afraid the pistons scratched the cilinders when pressing in. My guess is that the coating created the fitment problem.

@leebenstead7171

6 ай бұрын

@@Ratarossa The inner seals maybe incorrect, like the dust caps and springs 🤷‍♂

Put clearcoat over the yellow zinc parts. It will help to keep them yellow for longer. They will fade really quickly if you don't do so. That is because a couple of years ago someone decided to ban Chrome VI / 6 which was the older plating they used. There are new alternatives that are being used but they don't even come close to the quality of older yellow zinc plating.

Awesome work Scott! Enjoyed it!

@Ratarossa

6 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

The BBi (BB comes after the name of the famous actress Brigitte Bardot... very few know this) is by far my favourite project of all your Ferrari projects. Keep going!

@Ratarossa

6 ай бұрын

Thanks buddy

Glad to see some progress on this car Scott!

you know its a good day when Ratarossa uploads a video 😊🎉

Good work Scott.

If you clear coat zinc plate instead of gradually getting a uniform weathering you will find that the coating gets damaged in places ( stone chip etc.) and corrosion will get underneath and cause crusty flaking patches while other parts stay shiny longer. Also if you want to keep it looking nice as long as possible DO NOT go any where near those wheels with wheel cleaner will eat the plating in short order , even the ones marked PH neutral are still based on a chelating acid ( but buffered) which will still do the same thing , just takes longer so limiting exposure time is key.

Very insightful, and so enjoyable to watch your vids.

@Ratarossa

6 ай бұрын

Thank you kindly!

I love the hands on approach.

Oh yeah!!! This whip right here!!🔥🔥🔥🔥 I like new things, but this is an epic historic car!

You can preserve your zinc plating with Shark Hide. Brush it on. It is clear and will not peel. It does make things shiny if they were dull. I've used it for 10 years on my old BMW. It works on bare aluminum too.

BBi is back. Well, so is Christmas. Thanx Scott. Was loosing faith. I wish you and family a beautiful X Mas and new year.

Love watching your channel. Today there is a lot more chatter than work lol Keep plugging away at it. You are soooo close.

So clean!!

Great stuff 👍

great job man

U r doing a awesome job on this car . Lv it

Its coming along nicely.

Very nice job!

@Ratarossa

6 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

For the pad pins u could contact ebc in Northampton. I’m sure they will be able to help

Awesome!!! ACF 50 is a good way of protecting against corrosion. Designed for aircraft I believe, works well on my motorbike.

NEW VIDEO YEAH!

You can try and put the new Ferrari pins on a lathe and mill them down to size.

Always use silicone grease for caliper rebuilds Scott! Expensive but saves on the blood and bruises and those pistons just slide home, providing those piston seals are oriented the correct way as they are cut in a Specific manner.

OMG i've been watching the BBI build for 2 years!

The suspension and brakes look absolutely gorgeous Scott and I feel you when you'd like to preserve that look. There must be lots of clear coats out there for sure. Having rebuild a lot of brakes myself, most of them on motorcycles but also on cars and even ATI brakes (Alfa Romeo), I recognise the parts. Those clips won't come off, at least not in my experience but the Ferrari solution looks clean and solid. When I buy any kind of brake kit, there's always a (tomato sauces like) container with special grease to install the kit. Brake fluid won't work and will only make it harder.

This build is looking awesome. I've loved following it. I'd be thinking twice about those caliper pistons needing that much of a press. Doesn't seem to be normal. Keep up the good work though bud!

You have amazing patience Scott!

Looking forward to a future video on resolving brake binding issues on the BBi 🙂

I think your doing a great job, very dedicated, can’t wait for the best Ferrari of all the F40

I love Gooooold!! Looking sweet dude.

The BBi is sweet. The F40 is going to be EPIC!!!

If this F40 project is happening its going to be epic! Come on Scott put us out of our misery!!!

Dude, put the pistons in the freezer and caliper halves under low heat in the oven (or outside in the sun) and they’ll slide together a lot easier.

@backyardprojects9945

6 ай бұрын

Not much Sun in the UK ATM.

I always pull the caliper pistons in with a G clamp, regarding the pad retaining pins just get a local engineering firm to machine them down to suit on a lathe

@Ratarossa

6 ай бұрын

This is a good suggestion, someone else also commented with the same. i'm going to buy a bigger G Clamp to be able to do that in future

CRC makes a clear dry film that you can spray to protect the plated or bare aluminum parts.

What I've found is pushing the pistons directly in like that, can really put stress on the rubber seal inside and in a rare case, even tear it... even with brake fluid. Had that happen to me doing some Evo 123 twin pots on my lancer project. It really is better to find a way to twist em in a circular motion and work it slowly.

You're a legend 🙏

Yes Scott, can tell ya Mrs is out working on the dining room table pal . 🍴🍽️ 🔧 Love it ! Keep up the excellent work fella 👍

@Ratarossa

6 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

Cannot wait to see this BBI all done

Smashing project. Anti-seize needs to be wiped on the hub carriers before you tighten everything down. Also on the calipers for the backs of the pads so you can change them easily in the future. Just a thin layer-dab-on-wipe-smooth with a rag. Some of those bolts need loc-tite too. Those missing bits will turn up just as everything is finishing up-Murphy's Law.

@backyardprojects9945

6 ай бұрын

+1

Scott if you get stuck you could get the over length pins machined to fit. I know it’s a faff but maybe the solution.

Great content Scott, but you should have used a "G" clamp to put in those caliper pistons, so you could tell exactly how much pressure you were applying! They have to be free floating to avoid binding brakes! Happy Christmas 🥂

Hi Scott there's alot of mercedes use ate calipers w202 rears and w203 front brembos not sure of the sizes but I bet.some mercedes ones from one particular model will work

@backyardprojects9945

6 ай бұрын

+1

Hi Scott love the videos you always do I recommend Avalon Kings ceramic coating. Goes on and off like a wax but leaves behind a very good protective layer.

Hi Scott. Great job on those brakes. Very complicated lol 😅 🇨🇮🇨🇮

Can't wait for the next update❤🏎❤

Regarding the fresh zinc plated parts the best thing to use is a Cerakote clear, if you contact them then they’ll be able to put you in touch with someone local who can do it for you, much tougher and more durable than normal 2pack clear, plus it’s heat resistant. 👍🏼

Really enjoying this project. I agree with the many comments; there is something wrong with the seals if you need a press to get them in. They may already not be coming back out without sacrificing them. I suggest custom stainless pistons courtesy of your local machine shop. Same for the pins. I suggest a regime of maintenance using ceramic coating products for preserving your finishes. It will need updating maybe every spring, for example

Why not get the shoulder length on the long pins machined back till they fit the calipers ? Thats what I would do

@Ratarossa

6 ай бұрын

it is the obvious answer. I need someone with a lathe.

@31144

6 ай бұрын

I've got 4 of various sizes, just a shame Iam up in the North West or I would have gladly done them 👍

Amazing he always does a spectacular job Ferrari all the way

Just did my brembo piston seals on my ktm, I would try some rubber grease ...works a treat won't damage the seals and makes for smoother braking for the piston to move in and out

500 POUND FOR SOME RUBBERS AND RINGS?! Well that blew the budget for the entire night of fun.

Take your pins to any precision engineering business and ask if they can turn them down to size. Looks pretty simple for a turning job.

I just had the same issue with those darned springs absolutely not wanting to stay on. Ate calipers for 1994 Mercedes SL. Factory originals were a harder rubber boot with no clip, just a snug strong fit. Luckily I found another repair kit with "hard boot". No annoying springs.

Great episode as always Scott! 👍 the BBI is going to turn out better than she left Marinello! Keep up the awesome work & seasons greetings & all the best to you Lexi & Owen!

Put the long pins in the chuck of a pillar drill, select an appropriate speed, then use a fine square section file to reduce the shank of the pin to the required length. Finish off with fine emery cloth or abranet paper for a good finish. A bit sketchy but you could even do it by holding an ordinary household electric hand drill in a big vice.

Lovely work as always. If you need information or parts for classic ATE brakes be sure to reach out to PMB Performance in the US. They are specialists in old ATE restoration and will be able to help you out. As for the yellow zinc coating in order to protect it at MOST spray it with a light coating of oil but nothing more. Clear coat will fail quickly and look terrible. If the zinc was done well it can last decades. It is the exposure to salt and water that destroys the coating and so long as you wash and dry the car you will not have issues with the coating looking bad over time.

Finally….another ‘REAL’ Ferrari episode….sorry but i’m a 60’s sport prototype lemans fan! This is going to be the nicest on the planet..👍👍👍👍👍….well done so far! As i recall SAAB used ATE perhaps you could cross reference something.

The correct term for that Zink finishing is "Sherardising", knowing the correct term for the process may help find more suppliers who can do the work.

It's starting to look like a stunning build. My dad had a 365 bb in Rosso Red. The most pretty car ever made. Only the xj220 can come close.

I feel your pain. Only last weekend we were doing a 'simple' job on my car that only needed some simple tools. Four hours later we were using a 60-ton hydraulic press to remove a really simple part.

Awesome!

That bbi will be worth a bomb when it’s done, great investment but sure at times u wanna take a sledge to it!

@Ratarossa

6 ай бұрын

I sure do mate !

Great to see some progress. Hope you won't have to some pins machined for it.

That's looking Loads Better 👍

Those suspension arms in the zinc/gold look epic 👌

@Ratarossa

6 ай бұрын

yer they did a great job on those

Take those longer pins to a machine shop & have them remilled to correct length & taper.. Done, screw trying to find the correct one's in the catacombs pf Pompei...

The only thing I can think of to help protect everything without applying a permanent or oily coating is wax/ceramic spray. A wax coating will prevent moisture ingress while a ceramic detailer spray will apply a hydrophobic coating and allow less water to sit on surfaces. Otherwise, the only way to keep it all pristine is indoor storage and climate control.

Great video, and what a car, a good ceramic coat could work well like carpro dlux is a high temperature coating.

Another great video, congrats.Are you sure the nuts are on the outer side on the front discs?

The BBi is going to look so good when it's finished! I can't wait to see it! Will you be keeping it or will you have to sell it?

You could drill the caliper slightly to allow the larger pins

The brake parts would have to have a heat resistant clearcoat. I guess you would need to find out max operating temperature and get a clear lacquer that wouldn’t discolour or fall off, and adhere to the plates coating. Sounds simple. Good luck Scott

Use either Dinitrol clear spray wax to protect the parts or use K2 spray on cavity wax, it is a slight gold / honey colour so doesn't show on the gold zinc pasiphated parts.

straight forward solution to the pins problem. Bring the correct and incorrect pins to your friendly machine shop. They can reduce the size of the wrong pins on a lathe.

I find it unbelievable how many have sent parts for plating or ither treatments and had the guy put them off and lose parts. I sent a bunch of rare BMW C9 parts to a nationally known plater. I photographed everything, inventoried them and tagged each with its number. After 4 weeks I called and got a recording. A week laterI called other platers in that city and they told me the shop burned up. It was a terrible loss. I persisted in calling and finally the Owner picked up. I gave him my condolences and he said he would look for my stuff. Astonishingly, my box was still in the receiving area that did not burn. He sent it back right away.

A poor mans George Michael. Still a compliment Scott, best build on KZread, congrats !

@Ratarossa

6 ай бұрын

LOL