During my front end build I had planned on swapping out the brakes to a 911 set up, but other problems have been found that eat into the budget.
So the vented diskes are out... For now....
I'm swapping out the MC with a 19mm unit since it's a nasty stocker that has internal leaks. What else can I do to improve the stock brakes?
Braided flex lines? Super blue fluid? What else?
The stock rotors are still in spec but I'm not sure they could take a cut and the pads look to have a lot of meat left but I am unaware of the material.
I'm getting new bearings as well!
Let me know things to better my car's braking
If everything is within specs and in working order, stock brakes on a stock car work great. But, if you so desire, the hubs that Mueller designed allow you to retain 4 lug wheels with the added benefit of 911 brakes and rotors. I would suggest just going through the system and replacing lines, pads and maybe the rotors, and new fluid and you will have more than enough braking power
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What else can I do to improve the stock brakes? Braided flex lines? Super blue fluid? What else? |
Properly maintained stock brakes are very good.
Add high quality pads ( I use race pads ) and you will really notice the difference.
Making sure your quality fluid is fresh and the system is bled properly may be the most important of all.
I like the SS braided lines
KT
just install new rubber lines....who knows the last time the lines on your car has been replaced....
good quality brake pads, not the $15 set sold at Autozone
have someone stomp on your brake pedal and see if the mastercylinder is moving...if so, install a brace (sold by Travis in the Resource section)
Replace stock proportioning valve with a T-line or aftermarket in cabin adustable prop valve.
Put a firm back up structure behind the master cylinder to prevent flexing... firmer feel. Grassroots motorsports did a 914 article 2-3 years back on that topic others may have proposed similar things.
I know I have seen cross-drilled rotors for the stock 914 brakes, perhaps slotted also... some cooling help perhaps... better at keeping the pads clean than solid.
- Dave
Stock Brakes work great for a stock motor or even a small 6, when you take the time to set them up.
19MM Master cyl
Working Calipers
Good rotors
For the track good pads
T in place of the prop.-valve
#1 in my book proper venting clearance on the rear.
( be sure you hold the rotor on with the lugs and some washers when you set)
van914
pads... pads... make sure everything is good like calipers... and then pads. .... pads.... pads...
did I mention the pads?
freshen everything and then try a set of portefield street pads.
brant
get good pads, porterfield r4S is good.
19mm M/C if you like harder feel
good fluid and flush good...
braided lines don't really add anything, why pay more for them?
get Eric to rebuild calipers, so they work like new... and stock brakes are fine...
if you must, you could go 320i BMW brakes... but i don't think it helps much... the real issue is needing vented rotors... use Mueller's alloy hubs, I think Eric may have some of the calipers you'd need...
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Replace stock proportioning valve with a T-line or aftermarket in cabin adustable prop valve. |
my car came from the PO w/ the bmw upgrade and the 19mm MC and stainless lines... they lock up nicely
Johnman,
The inner diameter of the brake line being larger with braided line shouldn't have anything to do with spongy feel. Basic hydraulics dictates that pressure is distributed equally in all directions regardless of size. The only ways you will change feel is having air in the system, having lines that are flexing, or changing the master cylinder piston to caliper piston ratio.
John
Don't forget the final part of the equation......Good quality tires.
Great brakes, stock or otherwise are no good if your contact patch with the road is sub-standard.
Thanks guys for all the advice!!
I'm just about ready to start cleaning up the parts before I reasemble and I will definity take my time inspecting the calipers.
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