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| ghettojet |
 Jul 17 2022, 10:09 AM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 20-March 22 From: queens new york Member No.: 26,409 Region Association: North East States  |
Hi!
74 1.8 basket case. So i went through the brake system master cylinder,front calipers and 90% of lines hoses are really bad. Calipers look like they came off the seabed.Pressure regulator looks ok. Found a Master and lines and hoses not to difficult but the calipers are seeming really hard to locate. Is there any sort of work around with a different caliper. iread about 320i bmw calipers work with some machining but it those aren't really everywhere either. going to check parts classifieds here but if anyone has any advice thank you! Sam Queens N.Y. |
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| StarBear |
Jul 17 2022, 10:14 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,909 Joined: 2-September 09 From: NJ Member No.: 10,753 Region Association: North East States 
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Rebuild at PMB. Will work and look like new. Heads up - the 1.8 has the calipers with two little nipples on each caliper, not just the one. Also, keeping the little adjuster gears is very important. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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| brant |
Jul 17 2022, 10:18 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,638 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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PMB
Really the 320 calipers are not an upgrade The often work better only because people put rebuilt calipers on when the stock brakes work just as well if they also get rebuilt PMB will have everything you need and make sure to use good pads upgraded from stock/cheap pads to take your brakes up a level |
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| ghettojet |
Jul 17 2022, 11:21 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 20-March 22 From: queens new york Member No.: 26,409 Region Association: North East States |
amazing!
thank you! |
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| DaveB |
Jul 17 2022, 02:55 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 165 Joined: 25-November 21 From: Portland, Oregon Member No.: 26,107 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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What they said I wouldn't say my '75 1.8 is a basket case since I am able to reuse the a few of the bolts. I've rebuilding or replacing almost everything. This is my first 914 and I usually rebuild my calipers. Based on recommendations here, I sent in my original rear calipers which were boat anchors to PMB and this is what I got back:  PMB also helped me change to a 5 bolt and use a 911T strut/knuckle with 3" Brembos. So if you want to change your system, they can help, whether you buy from them or not. Just for reference, I used the easy install 19mm master cylinder from 914 Rubber. This replaces the stupid grommet fit of the brake lines with machine fittings. For pads, I used Porterfield R4-S Street/Autocross Compound. Good luck, DaveB Attached thumbnail(s) 
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