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> Safely in South Carolina..., Lew's car in Dixie!
billh1963
post Jan 5 2013, 01:34 PM
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Lew's '73 2.0 was delivered last night at the local Walmart. Not the most elegant of places; however, it has a big parking lot.

Since it was dark, I waited until this morning to give the car a bath. My oldest son and I took the car for a 34 mile drive and I am happy to announce the cars runs great. According to receipts it's a 2056 and it certainly feels more powerful than my other 2.0L's.

The only issue I have is that the brakes feel VERY weak compared to my other 914's. Since the calipers are recent rebuilds from Eric I will try bleeding them to see if that helps. If not, I guess a new MC will be next.

Anyway, I am pleased with the car and it sure is nice having a FI 914 in the stable!

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post Jan 5 2013, 01:58 PM
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Check for floorboard flex. The pedal assy. may be pushing away from you as you step on the brakes. I think McMark put a you tube video up and showed a brace which I am thinking of building. Gordon (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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post Jan 5 2013, 02:17 PM
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post Jan 5 2013, 03:30 PM
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post Jan 5 2013, 04:46 PM
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QUOTE(flash914 @ Jan 5 2013, 02:58 PM) *

Check for floorboard flex. The pedal assy. may be pushing away from you as you step on the brakes. I think McMark put a you tube video up and showed a brace which I am thinking of building. Gordon (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)


I'll check that. It really just feels more like weak brakes; but, it's worth looking at!
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post Jan 5 2013, 04:53 PM
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Congratz! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)

Try Porterfield brake pads from Eric too, whenever next due.

http://www.pmbperformance.com/catalog/item...563/6732646.htm

http://www.pmbperformance.com/catalog/item...563/6732655.htm

Those & Eric's caliper resto services are definitely on my list for my 73 2L's resto - but closer to time to put on the road, & I already have new OEM rubber lines, ATE MC, Zimmerman disks F & R, & E-brake cables, misc hardware, etc. in the stash!
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post Jan 5 2013, 04:57 PM
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QUOTE(Tom_T @ Jan 5 2013, 05:53 PM) *

Congratz! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)

Try Porterfield brake pads from Eric too, whenever next due.

http://www.pmbperformance.com/catalog/item...563/6732646.htm

http://www.pmbperformance.com/catalog/item...563/6732655.htm

Those & Eric's caliper resto services are definitely on my list for my 73 2L's resto - but closer to time to put on the road, & I already have new OEM rubber lines, ATE MC, Zimmerman disks F & R, & E-brake cables, misc hardware, etc. in the stash!


The calipers are rebuilt one's from Eric....I need to see if the receipt has the brake pad type shown
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post Jan 5 2013, 05:07 PM
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post Jan 5 2013, 05:17 PM
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love the silver...she's a beauty. Where in S.C. Are you guys?
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post Jan 5 2013, 05:19 PM
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love the silver...she's a beauty. Where in S.C. Are you guys?


I am outside of Columbia (Orangeburg)
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post Jan 5 2013, 06:48 PM
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When I was going through receipts, it had said rebuild calipers from PMB and Porterfield R4-S pads. I did notice as well that the brake felt a little weak, but I had just thought that's what a 17mm MC felt like..haha I've only ever had a 19mm MC in my car.

I'm glad it made it out to you safe and sound Bill! It most certainly is a nice running and driving 914. I'm glad it made it into your hands. You'll make a good steward of Lew's old car.

Now get out and keep driving that thing! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Jan 5 2013, 06:51 PM
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When I was going through receipts, it had said rebuild calipers from PMB and Porterfield R4-S pads. I did notice as well that the brake felt a little weak, but I had just thought that's what a 17mm MC felt like..haha I've only ever had a 19mm MC in my car.

I'm glad it made it out to you safe and sound Bill! It most certainly is a nice running and driving 914. I'm glad it made it into your hands. You'll make a good steward of Lew's old car.

Now get out and keep driving that thing! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


You get a great job changing the oil sensor and fixing the oil leak..no issues on the drive today!

I have one car with a 19mm and two with 17mm MC's. It's not a 17 vs. 19 issue....it's something else!
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post Jan 5 2013, 07:43 PM
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post Jan 5 2013, 11:50 PM
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post Jan 6 2013, 04:11 AM
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Try power bleeding the brake system.
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post Jan 6 2013, 07:45 AM
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Beautiful car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Try power bleeding the brake system.


I've got one for my TR6..... I'll try that later today
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post Jan 6 2013, 08:15 AM
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Very Nice Bill!

Reminds me of my first silver 72

You need to drive that over to Charleston!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

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Beautiful looking Car Bill....

Looks like you are right in my backyard too. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)




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post Jan 6 2013, 08:40 AM
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I didn't "get on" the brakes so I missed that one but I think I would have remembered if it had air in it. I don't know who installed his brakes but I'll bet he and Al did it. I wonder if they burned them in. Look at Eric Shea's video of "How to" brake in your new pads. You don't have "pedal flexing" unless that area is cracked because I KNOW it's not rust. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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