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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) |
patssle |
Jul 24 2014, 01:19 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 981 Joined: 28-August 09 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 10,741 Region Association: None |
So to sum it up...if you're not tracking the car - there is really no point of putting on bigger brakes? How about even for a 6 conversion?
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ClayPerrine |
Jul 24 2014, 01:50 PM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,879 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
So to sum it up...if you're not tracking the car - there is really no point of putting on bigger brakes? How about even for a 6 conversion? I always upgrade the brakes on a six conversion. The extra weight and horsepower in a six makes the solid disk brake rotors marginal. I did overkill for the brakes on my six, but a set of M calipers from a 911 on the front, and 914/6 calipers and vented rotors on the back would be good for a mild six conversion. |
0396 |
Jul 24 2014, 09:48 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,046 Joined: 13-October 03 From: L.A. Calif Member No.: 1,245 Region Association: Southern California |
So to sum it up...if you're not tracking the car - there is really no point of putting on bigger brakes? How about even for a 6 conversion? I always upgrade the brakes on a six conversion. The extra weight and horsepower in a six makes the solid disk brake rotors marginal. I did overkill for the brakes on my six, but a set of M calipers from a 911 on the front, and 914/6 calipers and vented rotors on the back would be good for a mild six conversion. Wise advice....how about 993 Big Reds on the whole car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) |
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