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914 brake upgrade options |
75porsche914 |
Jul 21 2014, 07:57 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 40 Joined: 2-June 13 From: santa monica Member No.: 15,945 Region Association: None |
Hi, would love some recommendations regarding upgrading my brakes w/o braking the bank so to speak.
I recently upgraded to a 911 master brake pump or is it know as a cylinder and stainless steel brake lines. Changes my brake fluid reservoir to a new OEM Porsche one so the front trunks looks nice and new. So before I go rebuilding and making my current calipers all nice and shiny, what other options do I have to improve my braking performance? Can I go 911 brake calipers w/o having to change my whole front suspension to 911 suspension? I appreciate everyone's advice. I will post pictures soon, my car has been a two year journey and quite a story to get her where she is today. Many ups and downs, and almost 100% restored, bigger bored 2.0 now 2.4, new interior, paint, konis, springs, stereo, the works... Originally 52,000 now 55,000 mile original car. 75 2.0 now with back dated bumpers and many other items, so I call it Zambezi green , although a 75 was known as Forrest green. Finally proud to drive her around town. Been a hobby, passion, obsession and many reasons for past arguments regarding my income investments. Thanks for your recommendations. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
Dave_Darling |
Jul 21 2014, 09:19 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,991 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
Better tires. If you can lock up your brakes, they have done everything they can for you in that application. To slow down quicker, you need better tires at that point. (If you can't lock your brakes up, your brake system has problems that should be fixed.)
Remember--brakes stop the wheels. Tires stop the car. --DD |
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