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| HalfMoon |
Jun 29 2017, 06:08 PM
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 828 Joined: 13-November 12 From: Shenandoah Junction, WV Member No.: 15,144 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
So I know this has been talked to death thousands of times and when I do a google search there's reems of information, but rather than spend the entire evening reading through many posts that really aren't relevant, I thought I would pose the question and see what turns up.
Recently I had a four wheel alignment and corner balance done by a really great and well known shop out my way (who are very familiar with track cars for my local track-Summit Point) and when I asked the primary mechanic today what things he might suggest for my sbc Sheridan standard wide-body conversion, he said upgrading my rear brakes would be pretty important for that track. Soooo, yes there are lots of ways to go to be sure but I was wondering about retaining the standard rear 914 brake (and e-brake) but using the vented 911 SC rotor? Do I recall Eric made/makes a spacer for this or is/was that for converting 914 fronts to rears? A lil confused this particular application. I like the idea of retaining the stock 914 rear calipers if I can but I really want to go to vented rotor (as opposed to drilled). Thoughts? |
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| Racer |
Jul 6 2017, 03:44 PM
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Tricky part about Summit Point (main) is the T1 entry. With my 911SC, I would just brush 120mph and have to brake to 45-50 ish for T1. Do that 15-20 times a session. A SBC could be pulling closer to 140mph (depending on aero and driver) but still need to brake down the same.. so scrubbing close to 100mph.
The related issue is that you then have T5 -entry to the carousel. While you might enter at 100 ish, you have to brake down again, to 40ish... and by the third hot lap, THIS will be where you really want effective brakes with large heat soak ability, or LOTS of cool air... imho, messing around with home made this and that vs a proven and supported product that, while giving up the E-Brake, allows you and a passenger / instructor to be confident of high speed stopping seems to be putting a cart before the horse... At minimum I would encourage you to run SC rotors and calipers front and rear along with ducting to get air on them. While the prices might be crazy, at least look at the Lots of general good brake info here.. http://www.vehiclecraft.com/Brakes/930_upgrade.htm |
HalfMoon Rear brake upgrade (again, lol) Jun 29 2017, 06:08 PM
Spoke I added spaced 914 rear calipers and 911 rear vent... Jun 29 2017, 07:30 PM
HalfMoon
I added spaced 914 rear calipers and 911 rear ven... Jun 29 2017, 09:22 PM
HalfMoon
I added spaced 914 rear calipers and 911 rear ven... Jun 29 2017, 09:30 PM
bdstone914 Makes me wonder if a spacer between the caliper an... Jun 29 2017, 09:51 PM
HalfMoon
Makes me wonder if a spacer between the caliper a... Jun 29 2017, 10:04 PM
Chris914n6
911 SC calipers and rotors on the front.
On the a... Jun 30 2017, 12:57 PM
Spoke Don't know why year the rotors are. I bought t... Jun 29 2017, 09:25 PM
HalfMoon
Don't know why year the rotors are. I bought ... Jun 29 2017, 09:30 PM
rgalla9146 Certainly '69 to '73 and surely later but ... Jun 29 2017, 09:35 PM
HalfMoon Spec for the rest
Hankook Ventus V12 evo 225/50ZR1... Jun 29 2017, 10:10 PM
Spoke Here's a thread I started to ask vented rear r... Jun 29 2017, 10:39 PM
HalfMoon
Here's a thread I started to ask vented rear ... Jun 30 2017, 08:58 AM
Mark Henry I used spacers (flat washers) under my V-calipers ... Jun 30 2017, 10:00 AM
mgphoto I v'ed my rears about 5 years ago, I used the ... Jun 30 2017, 12:13 PM
Mikey914 The 6 vented calipers are always an option. I... Jun 30 2017, 12:44 PM
HalfMoon
The 6 vented calipers are always an option. I... Jun 30 2017, 06:34 PM
bdstone914
The 6 vented calipers are always an option. I... Jul 1 2017, 10:07 AM
HalfMoon
[quote name='HalfMoon' post='2501934' date='Jun 3... Jul 1 2017, 10:56 AM
Mark Henry
[quote name='HalfMoon' post='2501934' date='Jun 3... Jul 2 2017, 01:43 PM
mepstein
[quote name='HalfMoon' post='2501934' date='Jun ... Jul 2 2017, 05:50 PM
Chris914n6
:agree: V-calipers use the 911 rotor. They also ... Jul 2 2017, 11:50 PM
mepstein
:agree: V-calipers use the 911 rotor. They also... Jul 3 2017, 07:24 AM
mgphoto
:agree: V-calipers use the 911 rotor. They also... Jul 3 2017, 09:52 AM
Dave_Darling Ask the mechanic why he recommends upgraded rear b... Jun 30 2017, 04:57 PM
HalfMoon
Ask the mechanic why he recommends upgraded rear ... Jun 30 2017, 06:14 PM
Dave_Darling Cross-drilled are a waste of time for almost all c... Jun 30 2017, 09:10 PM
HalfMoon
Cross-drilled are a waste of time for almost all ... Jul 1 2017, 08:28 AM
HalfMoon Sooo, I reckon the Sebro 20mm will work allright
h... Jul 1 2017, 08:35 AM
mepstein On mine, i just shaved down the rotor diameter 2-3... Jul 1 2017, 08:43 AM
HalfMoon
On mine, i just shaved down the rotor diameter 2-... Jul 1 2017, 08:48 AM
mepstein
On mine, i just shaved down the rotor diameter 2... Jul 1 2017, 08:57 AM
HalfMoon
[quote name='HalfMoon' post='2502077' date='Jul 1... Jul 1 2017, 09:04 AM
Mikey914 I have a 1 or 2 sets in the shop but haven't g... Jul 1 2017, 11:06 AM
mgphoto The bolts are the issue, I believe. Hardware is 7 ... Jul 1 2017, 06:07 PM
HalfMoon
The bolts are the issue, I believe. Hardware is 7... Jul 1 2017, 09:39 PM
914Sixer 914-6 GT cars had vented rotors. They were specia... Jul 2 2017, 06:34 PM
mepstein
914-6 GT cars had vented rotors. They were speci... Jul 2 2017, 06:58 PM
mgphoto 901.352.041.12
Rear disc - 2
According to the 914... Jul 2 2017, 09:46 PM
larryM always a fascinating discussion
- must be 300 id... Jul 4 2017, 01:13 PM
mepstein
always a fascinating discussion
- must be 300 i... Jul 4 2017, 01:40 PM

HalfMoon
[quote name='larryM' post='2502943' date='Jul 4 2... Jul 4 2017, 04:41 PM
HalfMoon
always a fascinating discussion
- must be 300 i... Jul 4 2017, 04:40 PM
HalfMoon Well crap.
I just realized the PO had converted th... Jul 5 2017, 04:45 PM
mepstein
Well crap.
I just realized the PO had converted t... Jul 5 2017, 04:53 PM
Mark Henry
Well crap.
I just realized the PO had converted ... Jul 5 2017, 05:34 PM
HalfMoon Well the good news is that I was wrong!
Indeed... Jul 5 2017, 06:04 PM
pete-stevers Where is Erc??
:idea: Jul 5 2017, 07:44 PM
Mark Henry
Where is Erc??
:idea:
MIA Jul 6 2017, 08:00 AM
HalfMoon
Tricky part about Summit Point (main) is the T1 e... Jul 6 2017, 03:58 PM![]() ![]() |
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