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914World.com _ FS/WTB: 914 Parts _ WTB a set of front BMW calipers for my 73 1.7

Posted by: dsmyth Sep 4 2015, 12:02 PM

I hear this is a good option for some braking improvement without going to great expence. Anyone have a set kicking around. thanks Doug

Posted by: mepstein Sep 4 2015, 12:06 PM

better just to buy some really good brake pads from PMB. Make sure the system is working well and your good to go.

Posted by: dsmyth Sep 4 2015, 01:15 PM

Are you referring to the porterfield?

Posted by: mepstein Sep 4 2015, 01:26 PM

That's what I got but if you have any questions. Give them a ring. Go onto the website for bedding instructions.

Posted by: 914Sixer Sep 4 2015, 01:56 PM

Please read up on brakes in the Classic Section. You are chasing RAINBOWS by adding these brakes. Rebuild you stock ones and get them working correctly. PMB is a great resource for this option.

Posted by: Tom_T Sep 4 2015, 05:59 PM

on Porterfields & PMB, & I put them on my 85 E30 325e & 88 Westy from Eric.

If you're set on BMW parts, then try the BimmerForums.com ;-)

Tom
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Posted by: Chris914n6 Sep 4 2015, 07:30 PM

rockauto or local European parts house. Core charge was like $10 so no point in not buying rebuilt.

But no real reason to do the swap, it's been shown pointless.

Posted by: dsmyth Sep 4 2015, 09:05 PM

Thanks for all the great input. I will spend more effort on mine and see how they work out. They have been well bled and rotors and pads look good but I suspect who ever replaced them last time used lousy pads. They just don't grab.