Heavy braking scares me, It doesn't lock up Options

[911GT2]

I've read over and over here that the stock brakes are sufficient and that the stock brakes should able to lock up the four wheels.

Although my car slows down, I can not get it to lock up. Even so, even considering the age of the car I think brakes are quite poor.

I've got 205 tires so it's not about lack of grip, but on the pedal the end feels quite soft. I've checked the lines, they are all good so only thing I can think of is moisture in the lines.

So after a flush, what's next, a more aggressive pad? Which one would be recommended?

[Baumgardner]

I've read over and over here that the stock brakes are sufficient and that the stock brakes should able to lock up the four wheels.

Although my car slows down, I can not get it to lock up. Even so, even considering the age of the car I think brakes are quite poor.

I've got 205 tires so it's not about lack of grip, but on the pedal the end feels quite soft. I've checked the lines, they are all good so only thing I can think of is moisture in the lines.

So after a flush, what's next, a more aggressive pad? Which one would be recommended?

Been wondering about changing front brake calipers to an upgrade to BMW 320i...

Article:

https://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/9...MW_calipers.htm

[porschetub]

[quote name='Baumgardner' date='Jul 6 2020, 12:39 AM' post='2831108']
[quote name='911GT2' post='2830480' date='Jul 3 2020, 04:32 AM']
I've read over and over here that the stock brakes are sufficient and that the stock brakes should able to lock up the four wheels.

Although my car slows down, I can not get it to lock up. Even so, even considering the age of the car I think brakes are quite poor.

I've got 205 tires so it's not about lack of grip, but on the pedal the end feels quite soft. I've checked the lines, they are all good so only thing I can think of is moisture in the lines.

So after a flush, what's next, a more aggressive pad? Which one would be recommended?
[/quote]

Been wondering about changing front brake calipers to an upgrade to BMW 320i...



Many say it isn't an upgrade,general consensus is people don't bother doing this conversion
The stock brakes in good condition are very good.

[Baumgardner]

[quote name='porschetub' date='Jul 5 2020, 08:03 PM' post='2831256']
[quote name='Baumgardner' date='Jul 6 2020, 12:39 AM' post='2831108']
[quote name='911GT2' post='2830480' date='Jul 3 2020, 04:32 AM']
I've read over and over here that the stock brakes are sufficient and that the stock brakes should able to lock up the four wheels.

Although my car slows down, I can not get it to lock up. Even so, even considering the age of the car I think brakes are quite poor.

I've got 205 tires so it's not about lack of grip, but on the pedal the end feels quite soft. I've checked the lines, they are all good so only thing I can think of is moisture in the lines.

So after a flush, what's next, a more aggressive pad? Which one would be recommended?
[/quote]

Been wondering about changing front brake calipers to an upgrade to BMW 320i...



Many say it isn't an upgrade,general consensus is people don't bother doing this conversion
The stock brakes in good condition are very good.
[/quote]

I haven't heard otherwise, so you could very well be correct about that upgrade. I think a lot of the "braking" concerns are the natural reaction to the hyper sensitive power brakes on more modern cars. If you haven't driven a 914 in a long time, your first reaction on braking in a 914 might be "my god, my brakes don't work" as your life flashes before your eyes. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif)