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| bpu699 |
 May 31 2007, 01:17 PM
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I might take my 914 to the track. Brakes are mediocre, and I have read as many threads as possible regarding this issue. Car has new rotors, pads, fluid, caliper rebuild, etc.
Pads, I believe, are "mintex" as replaced by the prior owner. Car stops adequately in everyday traffic, barely adequately on the highway. The brakes do not lock up, ever. Previous owner bled the system multiple times, replaced the lines, etc. So, would porterfield pads make a BIG difference??? Most of the threads mention that the stock system is "great", and can be locked up, assuming you have a properly working system and porterfield pads. Would changing the pads make a world of difference, or is it a waste of time? The porterfield pads will run 300$ or so for all 4 wheels. The BMW front brake upgrade will run the same. Which option is better??? |
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bpu699 Brake pads, any real difference? May 31 2007, 01:17 PM
rmital :popcorn: May 31 2007, 01:34 PM dflesburg performance pads are better.
I run hawk pads on m... May 31 2007, 01:37 PM Aaron Cox porterfield R4s :) May 31 2007, 01:43 PM
bpu699
porterfield R4s :)
Can you clarify this.
Woul... May 31 2007, 01:57 PM Gint
porterfield R4s :)
Can you clarify this.
Wou... Jun 1 2007, 04:20 AM Travis Neff I think you can find Porterfield R4s for about 140... May 31 2007, 01:54 PM Travis Neff As for not being able to lock up the brakes, you n... May 31 2007, 02:20 PM Demick You should be able to lock your stock brakes witho... May 31 2007, 02:38 PM SirAndy
You should be able to lock your stock brakes with... Jun 1 2007, 11:47 AM Matt Meyer What size are your tires/wheels? May 31 2007, 02:46 PM Joe Ricard Track lapping? don't bother with Porterfield ... May 31 2007, 03:02 PM Eric_Shea Stolen and "modified" text:
"Minte... May 31 2007, 03:33 PM Eric_Shea
:agree: with her. Although... 99% street (as st... May 31 2007, 03:36 PM RoadGlue
The one's Joe is talking about need to heat u... May 31 2007, 03:43 PM Rand Give these a try:
Porterfield
See last paragraph..... May 31 2007, 03:46 PM Joe Ricard OK, well then I guess you will have to pick throug... May 31 2007, 03:56 PM RoadGlue
OK, well then I guess you will have to pick throu... May 31 2007, 04:00 PM TROJANMAN
OK, well then I guess you will have to pick thro... May 31 2007, 04:49 PM RoadGlue
R-4 or R-4s?
There is a difference.
And what... May 31 2007, 05:54 PM Gint
I bought the R4 pads directly from Rich Bontempi... Jun 1 2007, 04:26 AM Eric_Shea I think we're all confused.
Are you taking it... May 31 2007, 04:10 PM ConeDodger Eric is too kind. If I see the words "BMW Cal... May 31 2007, 04:26 PM Eric_Shea Just wait til ya get some real pads in there.
Rea... May 31 2007, 04:33 PM ConeDodger
Just wait til ya get some real pads in there.
Re... May 31 2007, 04:45 PM blitZ So, where is a good place to get Porterfields? I ... May 31 2007, 04:52 PM Rand
So, where is a good place to get Porterfields? I... May 31 2007, 04:55 PM bpu699 Well, I could bleed the system...again. The pedal ... May 31 2007, 05:02 PM Travis Neff Yes the Porterfields have more friction. I found ... May 31 2007, 05:34 PM TROJANMAN Shea,
Does PMB carry the porters? May 31 2007, 07:50 PM Eric_Shea Not yet.
I have the app. and have toyed with do... May 31 2007, 10:11 PM TROJANMAN
Not yet.
I have the app. and have toyed with d... May 31 2007, 10:30 PM Eric_Shea
Ahhhh... we do all kinds of calipers. I smell a... May 31 2007, 10:22 PM Borderline Anybody have any experience with EBC Green Stuff p... May 31 2007, 10:43 PM mudfoot76 I'm kind of suprised nobody has mentioned, but... Jun 1 2007, 08:14 AM mills914/s Im running "EBC GREEN STUFF" the street ... Jun 1 2007, 08:31 AM toomanyinkc Brake pads can make a huge difference in pedal fee... Jun 1 2007, 09:38 AM ChrisNPDrider
I'm in on a group buy
:agree:
:beer2:
ROB... Jun 1 2007, 10:41 AM grantsfo You have to always treat stock brakes as a system.... Jun 1 2007, 11:23 AM mills914/s Yep I agree...My brakes sucked before....
Then Er... Jun 1 2007, 11:39 AM  |
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