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> Too much brake, ...for my stock /4?
Lavanaut
post Jun 24 2008, 04:13 PM
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Considering these, 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? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

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post Jun 24 2008, 04:22 PM
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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.
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post Jun 24 2008, 04:31 PM
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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
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post Jun 24 2008, 04:44 PM
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QUOTE(scotty914 @ Jun 24 2008, 03:31 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


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
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post Jun 24 2008, 06:08 PM
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Sorry guys but you can't julienne potatoes on 320i calipers. Not highly finned enough.
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post Jun 24 2008, 06:23 PM
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QUOTE(Lavanaut @ Jun 24 2008, 02:13 PM) *

Considering these, 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? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

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Are they 3" or 3.5"?
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post Jun 24 2008, 07:56 PM
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post Jun 24 2008, 09:29 PM
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Maybe that is why they are surfacing now?
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post Jun 24 2008, 09:50 PM
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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... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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