Wilwood big brakes, 914-4 brakes Options

[Freezin 914]

I figure some here will have more info on this, but Wilwood is advertising it has a big brake available for 914-4s. Just in case anyone would be interested. I haven’t even looked it up yet, but seen the ad in Excellence.

[technicalninja]

@Superhawk996

Couple of questions:

Have you ever tested this yourself?

How many times has "factory service information" lead you down the primrose path?

If the answer to the second is never, you're a virgin!


I'm not 100% satisfied with anything I've read but I do know that I can easily test this for myself.

It will require a fresh valve from PMB, an old valve, and putting the 75 brakes back together.

I did read everything you posted!

I'm still not convinced of actual in-service operation which I'm going to test.

I do now understand better why so many folks have trouble getting brakes bled though the valve now.

If your valves older than 20 years, then it should be rebuilt.
If you have trash in the hydraulics this critter is a trash catcher!
And, I don't believe you can remove all of the air pockets from this valve without operation past the activation pressure.

New add for me regarding bleeding brakes, "At some point in the bleeding operation the pedal SHOULD be hammered hard at least 3 times..."

NON (OLD) PORSCHE CONTENT: Ninja tip for getting air out of an ABS unit...

You've screwed up and allowed an air bubble to enter the ABS solenoid unit.
The "factory manual" advised you to use the factory scan tool to clear it.
As you don't work at the dealership that scan tool is not available.
Your aftermarket scan tool doesn't have the ability or it has it, just not in the right sequence.
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Ninja way to get past all this shit...
Operate the ABS unit.
Simple as that.
I've never had it fail and it doesn't matter where it's built.

Where to operate- you need a slick surface which can be a PIA to find here in Texas during the summer when it hasn't rained in two months.

What works fine is a parking lot that has the tiny brown/red pebbles in it.

Do this when the parking lot is EMPTY and the owner is not around!

You don't have to go fast. 10-15 mph works fine.

Want to be a nice guy?
Take a broom to get rid of the ruts you will leave.

I've got a Mexican restaurant near the shop that has the perfect parking lot out back.

https://www.donmelquias.com/

Pretty decent food there as well!