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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Thoughts on this rotor + pad kit

Posted by: winbig123 Dec 30 2019, 01:38 PM

Hi there all! I am brand new to this world and just purchased a '74 914, 1.8L. Right off the bat, I need to tighten the parking break, fix a carb vacuum leak, tighten clutch cable and improve breaking.

I plan on bleeding the breaks and cleaning them up in general. I also came upon this kit and seems like a decent deal. From what I read, I should stick to the OEM calipers so this is just rotors and pads.

https://brakeperformance.com/brake-rotors/premium-cross-drilled-&-slotted-brake-kit.php?d=26837&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6uya8Yre5gIVB9bACh2FvQv2EAQYASABEgK1dfD_BwE

Thoughts on this? Is there a kit out there that is more proven in this forum? I am all ears and pumped to dive in!

Posted by: rhodyguy Dec 30 2019, 01:52 PM

Has your car been converted to 5 lug? Try PMB (member vendor forum) or pmbperformance.com. Easier to get the CORRECT items the first time. They will know EXACTLY what you're going to need. Far less time consuming.

Posted by: mepstein Dec 30 2019, 01:55 PM

You don’t usually want drilled rotors for the street.
Agree, PMB Performance is the right place to shop.

Posted by: winbig123 Dec 30 2019, 03:43 PM

Ok, thanks. I checked out their sites and it looks like maybe rebuilding the OEM calipers, confirming rotors are good, changing the brake fluid, and some quality pads might be the best way to go. Thanks!

Posted by: brant Dec 30 2019, 03:59 PM

buy good pads.
you may not even need rotors

but buy expensive portefield pads from PMB

you won't regret it
pads make all the difference with these light weight cars

Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Dec 30 2019, 04:17 PM

I agree, seems much like overkill

QUOTE(mepstein @ Dec 30 2019, 12:55 PM)

You don’t usually want drilled rotors for the street.
Agree, PMB Performance is the right place to shop.

Posted by: GeorgeRud Dec 30 2019, 04:35 PM

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The rebuilt calipers from PMB really are works of art and great folks to work with. They’ve done several for me with a quick turnaround time if desired to have yours rebuilt, or have rebuilt ones available to ship with a core charge.

BTW, the Chicago Region of PCA is extremely active. You might want to check them out as there are several 914 enthusiasts among the membership. You also have one of the best 914 shops in the Midwest with 914Ltd. (Brad Mayeur), and a great source of used parts from 914 Ecology (Garold Shaffer)