Brakes, Brakes, Brakes, Experiences with 320i upgrade Options

[solex]

Hello All,

I have recently replaced all of the flexible brake lines, pads and rotors. The MC seems to be realtively new and the calipers all function. After all of this work, I am still unimpressed with the brakes on this car.

I have read the pelican article regarding the front caliper 320i upgrade. The article also suggest that the brakes in the 914-4 are not that good. No matter how hard I try I cannot lock up the fronts.

Anyone who has done this upgrade care to comment? Does it make a significant difference?

Thanks,
Dan

[davep]

QUOTE (jwalters @ May 16 2005, 08:29 AM)

Dave--you know the cars do not have ABS--they should lock up under severe braking--did you purposely set up your system so as they will not lock under any circumstances?

Oh yeah, the only ABS is on my Chevy.
No, I've been upgrading my brakes since the early days. 911S on the front and 914/6 on the rear. Now I have vented rotors on the rear also. However, with brake upgrades come the tire upgrades. Basically you want the tire to have more grip than the brakes. If the brakes exceed the tires, then you get lockup and slide. Everytime I get lockup, say on gravel or sand, I tend to hit something I didn't want to hit. I do like to practice on slippery surfaces just to learn where the breakaway is.

Lets face it, these cars are all about balance. That is how I got the addiction. I pay far more attention to tires and brakes than engine and cosmetics. A ricer I am not.