#Ferrari 308 GTS . Ferrari restoration.

Ferrari 308 GTS restoration. Season 2 - Episode 12. Join me in my adventure to take this forgotten Ferrari project car and restore a bit of it's 80's Glory.

0:00 Intro
1:00 adjusting rear pistons
2:48 examining the new master and the reservoir
3:03 calculating pushrod length
7:00 installing the master cylinder
8:13 rear grille painting
9:08 bench bleeding in the car
10:42 bench bleeding on the bench
11:47 putting it back in
12:48 pressure bleeding
16:11 last steps, hooking up the wiring

[mkalamo]

Lou, right off the bat you’re editing skills are off the charts thank you so much for all the effort you put into this video and I haven’t even watched it all yet …looking forward to it!

[georgeryan]

Yes I agree with previous subscriber, video quality is much improved…. Thanks Lou..

[blucheer]

The old “I’m not the side kick you’re the sidekick” an old argument of the original “Buddy system”

[benzina]

Thanks for the love Lou. Getting the master cylinder clearance is of course something I got wrong and it was not till I was 15-20 minutes into driving that the car ground to a halt with frozen brakes. The quick test drive was fine but the longer run ended in a tow. Once adjusted the problem was gone.

As for the master installation it is a night and day difference with A/C which makes it nearly but not totally impossible. I just did my bleeding in situ and taking the reservoir on and off was easy enough to not bother struggle with invisible nuts.

[johnmcdermott]

I also found that lower nut on the master cylinder could be installed without too much difficulty with the reservoir installed if you have the right length extension on the ratchet. That spec from Ferrari for the master cylinder clearance has just ridiculous tolerance given how difficult it is to get good measurements! I resorted to a vacuum bleeder as was worried about getting a leak at the reservoir with my pressure bleeder then still had it mysteriously overfill and leak everywhere. Gotta love those shop gremlins!!! Cant wait to see your car back on the road Lou.

[Gadroable]

Lou you should have at least 100K subs to this - Fantastic project and I wait in anticipation every week for an update - keep them coming nearly there and summer is just around the corner

[bradcaldwell]

Interesting content well presented, as usual. Thanks, Lou!

[malcolmscott]

Great work Lou - Heidi had the pumping job on their channel which was fun for her not lol well done progress over perfection 👍

[WildDigger]

Great video. I hate bleeding brake systems. I have messed up more than I have gotten it correct I think. Lol. Matt.

[mgracer]

Excellent videos! Many were discussing the wonderful quality of work down at the Amelia a few weeks ago. I use a Motive pressure bleeder on many cars, sometimes track side, but I find it much less messy to just screw on the cap and pump it up while checking the reservoir. This prevents the fluid from spraying everywhere if the cap pops off and uses much less fluid than leaving it in the bottle.

[bowslap]

Your punched-metal workbench is a thing of beauty….enjoying the continued progress on the 308!

[soonerlon]

BTW I do have a Motive power brake bleeder - with re-engineered hoses of course. It's a wonder how a swivel fitting can make one's life soooo much easier!

[joelaurieri]

Luv watching your videos the attention an your methodology are amazing... hope the purists will forgive not using the ferrari approved rivets to install those grill vents ;-)
Can't wait ti see the 1st start uo

[muskokamike]

air powered riveters are THE BOMB!!!

(there's a special place in hell for people who borrow tools and don't return them)

[soonerlon]

As a Porsche owner ('69 guessing by it's bumpers?), I would have figured you messed with Ate brakes on your Weissach wunder - I remember seeing them on some 914's I worked on. Great job though and good luck with your build

[billywhizz]

Top tip Lou if someone wants to borrow a tool hire it to them at twice the hire rate I bet you won’t loose anymore tools

[stewkeene]

This was a wonderful video Lou. I did not realize they had clearance adjusting screws for the brake pads on the brake calipers. Your patience really comes through and that exactly what it takes to get a super satisfying end result. Looking forward to seeing the car on all fours with the finished touches started soon. See you soon! PS wipe off that brake bleeder! LOL

[nathanbenich]

Hey, Lou. I cocur with the comments below. Great edits. Also, did I see 2 guitars next to your 308, or was I seeing things? Cheers!😀👍

[craighearn]

Your brake adjustment looks like adjusting rockers.

[michaelobrien]

Hello Lou: I have a '79 308 and am trying to remove the engine sump plate with the powertrain in the car. it drops about 5/8" and is loose but will not come off. Also, if I can remove this part, can I also remove the windage tray from the bottom without engine disassembly? Your thoughts appreciated