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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Brake test

Posted by: DHF Dec 14 2020, 05:10 PM

I bought a 914/6 a couple of months ago, my first Porsche. Should I be able to lock up the wheels on a panic stop from 40 miles per hour? Thanks

Posted by: brant Dec 14 2020, 05:13 PM

yes...

rebuild the calipers if needed... new soft lines
and buy decent pads... the street pads are really really crappy
all performance new cars come from the factory now with Expensive, high performance pads.... the single biggest upgrade you can make
brant

Posted by: mepstein Dec 14 2020, 05:43 PM

PMB Performance is the place to go for Porsche brakes.

Posted by: DHF Dec 14 2020, 06:54 PM

Thanks guys

Posted by: HansJan Dec 14 2020, 10:28 PM

I drove my car for 3 years, without realizing that the rear brakes hardly worked.
Could not lockup the wheels, no matter how hard I hit the brakes (even in the rain).
The car slowed down sufficiently, on fronts only, so I thought that it’s just the way it was going to be.

But... Just installed rebuilt rear calipers (by PMB) two days ago.
It’s a world of difference. Now braking is more fun then acceleration.

Thanks PMB...

Posted by: HansJan Dec 14 2020, 10:28 PM

Posted by: Spoke Dec 16 2020, 10:51 AM

Let's see some pictures....