 Thoughts on this rotor + pad kit, Looking for opinions on this kit |
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| winbig123 |
 Dec 30 2019, 01:38 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 30-December 19 From: Chicago, IL Member No.: 23,782 Region Association: Upper MidWest  |
Hi there all! I am brand new to this world and just purchased a '74 914, 1.8L. Right off the bat, I need to tighten the parking break, fix a carb vacuum leak, tighten clutch cable and improve breaking.
I plan on bleeding the breaks and cleaning them up in general. I also came upon this kit and seems like a decent deal. From what I read, I should stick to the OEM calipers so this is just rotors and pads. https://brakeperformance.com/brake-rotors/p...ASABEgK1dfD_BwE Thoughts on this? Is there a kit out there that is more proven in this forum? I am all ears and pumped to dive in! |
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| rhodyguy |
Dec 30 2019, 01:52 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,193 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
Has your car been converted to 5 lug? Try PMB (member vendor forum) or pmbperformance.com. Easier to get the CORRECT items the first time. They will know EXACTLY what you're going to need. Far less time consuming.
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| mepstein |
Dec 30 2019, 01:55 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,649 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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You don’t usually want drilled rotors for the street.
Agree, PMB Performance is the right place to shop. |
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| winbig123 |
Dec 30 2019, 03:43 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 30-December 19 From: Chicago, IL Member No.: 23,782 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Ok, thanks. I checked out their sites and it looks like maybe rebuilding the OEM calipers, confirming rotors are good, changing the brake fluid, and some quality pads might be the best way to go. Thanks!
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| brant |
Dec 30 2019, 03:59 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,824 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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buy good pads.
you may not even need rotors but buy expensive portefield pads from PMB you won't regret it pads make all the difference with these light weight cars |
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| dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Dec 30 2019, 04:17 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,110 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
I agree, seems much like overkill
QUOTE(mepstein @ Dec 30 2019, 12:55 PM)  You don’t usually want drilled rotors for the street. Agree, PMB Performance is the right place to shop. |
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| GeorgeRud |
Dec 30 2019, 04:35 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
 The rebuilt calipers from PMB really are works of art and great folks to work with. They’ve done several for me with a quick turnaround time if desired to have yours rebuilt, or have rebuilt ones available to ship with a core charge. BTW, the Chicago Region of PCA is extremely active. You might want to check them out as there are several 914 enthusiasts among the membership. You also have one of the best 914 shops in the Midwest with 914Ltd. (Brad Mayeur), and a great source of used parts from 914 Ecology (Garold Shaffer) |
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