What is the latest thinking on 914/4 Brake Up Grades? |
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What is the latest thinking on 914/4 Brake Up Grades? |
neilbardsley |
Nov 12 2020, 04:32 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 43 Joined: 11-October 20 From: England Member No.: 24,754 Region Association: Europe |
My car has almost new everything for the brakes.
Rebuilt front calipers. The first thing I did was to bleed the brakes. I didn't know about the proportioning value but will try to bleed that too. The pads have only had 200 miles use so are still bedding so hopefully there is more to come. I have to say I think my drum brakes on my 356 are as good and the disc brakes on my old 912 were better. Bad or good I could lock the wheels. I'm thinking of significantly upgrading the engine so would want more stopping power I've read about the BMW replacement, Alfa and Volvo. The Volvo sounds like the most straightforward and effective? |
Tbrown4x4 |
Nov 13 2020, 07:56 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 705 Joined: 13-May 14 From: Port Orchard, WA Member No.: 17,338 Region Association: None |
You never really stated what's wrong with the brakes. Low pedal, soft pedal, no bite? What pads?
The importance of the rear brakes cannot be overstated on these cars. I rebuilt front and rear calipers, installed a 19mm M/C, and replaced brake hoses. Pedal was crap. MANY rounds with a power bleeder, setting venting clearance, and lots of heat cycles later, they're great brakes. |
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