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| solex |
 May 16 2005, 09:27 AM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 789 Joined: 12-January 05 From: Long Island, NY Member No.: 3,439 Region Association: North East States  |
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 |
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| crash914 |
May 24 2005, 06:32 AM
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its a mystery to me Group: Members Posts: 1,830 Joined: 17-March 03 From: Marriottsville, MD Member No.: 434 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Guys.....914 stock brakes are GOOD!!!!
I would go with the larger master cylinder to get a little better feel for modulating. that said, I have metal hoses(I know), I also used porterfield r4s on all 4 corners.... If you want, I can send you a set of nearly new r4s front pads to try. I did go to the 320i set up, but I also have a 320i. (FOR SALE CHEAP!!!!) What I like best is the pedal travel. it gave me more (so more modulating ) I could always lock up all 4 wheels at will. 914 solid rotors need cooling at the track...this is where my problems are. I know that I brake too much. but hauling down from 100+ to around 30 mph in 150' is sure a lot of fun....those 944 turbos sure brake early! My current set up that I am very happy with is; 320i calipers, stock rotors up front with Hawk HP+. stock rears with porterfield on r4s. With this set up I need to adjust for a little more rear bias. Once my pads were bedded in I lock up the fronts way before the rears... Good luck! |
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solex Brakes, Brakes, Brakes May 16 2005, 09:27 AM
914GT I've got the 320i brakes and replaced the prop... May 16 2005, 09:51 AM TROJANMAN i know there is debate on this issue, but i was to... May 16 2005, 09:55 AM Cap'n Krusty And why, pray tell, would you want to lock up your... May 16 2005, 10:13 AM davep http://www.914world.com/bbs2/h... May 16 2005, 10:23 AM solex Cap'n
I was using the phrase "lock up" to co... May 16 2005, 10:25 AM jwalters http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/... May 16 2005, 10:26 AM jwalters May 16 2005, 10:29 AM solex J,
Thanks for the reply, I have bled the brakes m... May 16 2005, 10:30 AM Brando May 16 2005, 10:32 AM ! I will add my $.02, if I may....you have a 30... May 16 2005, 10:34 AM jwalters May 16 2005, 10:34 AM Mueller May 16 2005, 10:35 AM jwalters http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/e... May 16 2005, 10:36 AM jwalters Man, mine flexed like a cicus performer---but beca... May 16 2005, 10:38 AM solex J, Mueller,
Tires are shit but have decent tread,... May 16 2005, 10:43 AM jwalters http://www.914world.com/bbs2/htm... May 16 2005, 10:46 AM Brando May 16 2005, 10:59 AM davep ... May 16 2005, 11:57 AM jwalters May 16 2005, 12:03 PM Air_Cooled_Nut Okay, motorcycles, cars & trucks should ALL be abl... May 16 2005, 09:52 PM trekkor 
