Braking Power Options

[lsintampa]

75 2.0 FI

So I just got my car finally on the road. It's been a long journey, and this is my first 914, so if my question sounds "dumb" - just give me a new 914 driver break.

All of the latest "old" cars I've owned (74 TR6, 74 BMW) all had brake boosters. The 914 has no "boost".

I find the braking power to be really somewhat below what I expected.

What was I expecting? Well, since I have no prior 914 driving experience I really don't know.

I'm curious if my "newbie" experience is just that I'm not familiar with the lack of braking power, or if perhaps I may have some issue with my brakes?

Rotors all new, pads in good condition, good pedal pressure, 19MM ATE MC from PMB.

Any "road tests" I can do to give me some sort of clue if all is well in brake land?

Thanks,

Len

[Eric_Shea]

Also, remember, it's a 40 year old car. A lot if times we step out the latest power assisted this or that and, the 914 feels strange. When I lay on mine they "chirp" nicely and are easy to modulate so they won't lock. Sounds like you're actually close.

[worn]

Also, remember, it's a 40 year old car. A lot if times we step out the latest power assisted this or that and, the 914 feels strange. When I lay on mine they "chirp" nicely and are easy to modulate so they won't lock. Sounds like you're actually close.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) And my 911 and TR6 both have boosters, so the transition is less pronounced. As a drivers car I an having trouble beating the teener though. Drove it to work today smiling. Hey - where did the snow go?