New Brakes Feel Vague Options

[rickso71]

Just installed rebuilt calipers, new brake lines and hoses. I've never driver this car ('71 1.7L) or any other 914s for that matter so don't know what the brakes should feel like. These don't do much for about 1/2 travel then get firm but not great. The rotors still have rust on them from many years of sitting so I hope brakes will get better as the rust wears off. Brakes were bled several times (I know, never enough) and rear venting clearance was set to .008".

I've read in this forum that the stock 914 brakes aren't that great. What does that mean?

[Brian Mifsud]

Check the (rear) proportioning valve. This often captures air and its hard to bleed.

Also, all the car hard lines can neck down internally with corrosion and you won't see it externally. You can end up with a 'pin-hole' sized opening which produces a tremendous pressure drop. For a complete and reliable brake restoration, replace the ALL cars hardlines also if you haven't.