Printable Version of Topic
Click here to view this topic in its original format
914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Too much brake
Posted by: Lavanaut Jun 24 2008, 04:13 PM
Considering http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsche-917-30-935-brake-caliper- set_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ107061QQihZ012QQitemZ220249386941QQrdZ1QQsspagena
meZWDVW, what do you guys think? I thought I remembered reading somewhere that your calipers should cost roughly what you paid for your car, so those might work well. Would I lose my e-brake? 
<ahem>
bored today, sorry
Posted by: jimkelly Jun 24 2008, 04:22 PM
even the experts agree - properly fuinctioning stock 914 brake system is enough for non race driving. maybe a good set of porterfield front pads $100.
either way - eric shea can hook you up with what ever you need - see member vendors secton.
Posted by: scotty914 Jun 24 2008, 04:31 PM
i run bmw 320i front breaks with a 19 mm master cylinder. it stops on a dime if i need it to, i can lock the front wheels with a little more pressure and modulate them right on the brink of locking easily.
ask anyone at the wcc 05 i ran my car hard on the track and never had a problem with fronts, just my rear pads decided to crumble as we pulled in to the track
btw i know this was a bogus post but i am post whoring it for once
Posted by: retrofit Jun 24 2008, 04:44 PM
i run bmw 320i front breaks with a 19 mm master cylinder. it stops on a dime if i need it to, i can lock the front wheels with a little more pressure and modulate them right on the brink of locking easily.
ask anyone at the wcc 05 i ran my car hard on the track and never had a problem with fronts, just my rear pads decided to crumble as we pulled in to the track
btw i know this was a bogus post but i am post whoring it for once
Aha, someone who is running 320i front brakes.
Are you using a stock or aftermarket proportioning valve, a tee, or nothing???
Would like to talk to you about your set-up.
TIA
Retrofit
Posted by: Lavanaut Jun 24 2008, 06:08 PM
Sorry guys but you can't julienne potatoes on 320i calipers. Not highly finned enough.
Posted by: Todd Enlund Jun 24 2008, 06:23 PM
Considering http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsche-917-30-935-brake-caliper- set_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ107061QQihZ012QQitemZ220249386941QQrdZ1QQsspagena
meZWDVW, what do you guys think? I thought I remembered reading somewhere that your calipers should cost roughly what you paid for your car, so those might work well. Would I lose my e-brake?
<ahem>
bored today, sorry
Are they 3" or 3.5"?
Posted by: Cap'n Krusty Jun 24 2008, 07:56 PM
Wonder if Penske knows where they went ....................................? The Cap'n
Posted by: davep Jun 24 2008, 09:29 PM
Maybe that is why they are surfacing now?
Posted by: RJMII Jun 24 2008, 09:50 PM
You realize that you'll have to get larger rotors and wheels to go with, right?
I guess we know how much you're thinking about asking for your car when it goes up for sale... 
Powered by Invision Power Board (http://www.invisionboard.com)
© Invision Power Services (http://www.invisionpower.com)