Boxter Brake Conversion Options

[CptTripps]

I've been stock-piling info for an upcoming build. One of the things that always drove me nuts about my 914 was the braking. Even with the BMW/steel lines/braided lines conversion I did, I never felt like I could stop well.

Some quick searches landed me on these.

http://www.dwdesignwerks.com/brakes.htm

http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/shopca..._UP9144_pg6.htm

Brakes like these: eBay Item #251314540239

I did some searching, but didn't find much. With the Boxter brakes being relatively inexpensive, what are the thoughts about these kits?

Here's my criteria next time.

5-bolt pattern (Easy to do)
Big Brakes (e-brake is nice, but I can live without.)
Big Rotors (This may take some work?)

Thoughts?

[Luke M]

I plan to run the standard Boxster calipers all around my car. The car will see street, autox, & some track time so I wanted more braking power. I got some of my parts from Rich (a914guy) check his ad in the members vendor section. I haven't installed the brake setup and have no answer on how they work. The all mighty Sir Andy also has the same Boxster setup on his 3.6 powered 914. He may be a good person to ask on how they work. Yes, you lose the e-brake but I installed a 911 e-brake setup on my 914 control arms. It's not a 5 minute job but it can be done. If I don't like the Boxster setup, I have a backup set of early 911 aluminum S & 914-6 rear calipers to try out.