914 brake question Options

[honlude]

Hello

i am working on my 1975 914 1.8 , i rebuilt the master cyl , rebuilt right rear caliper , and replaced left rear caliper , replace the grommets on master cyl for resov. lines , i have set the rear brake venting to .008 and bleed the system multiple time , i have no air coming thru system at all , i have brakes now but they just dont seem to be correct , if i stand on the brakes hard they do not lock up while driving, are the brakes on these just that way or dose anyone have any other suggestions on what could be a problem , ... i have no leaks anywhere either and the park brake seems to hold the car under a light load

thanks craig

[wilchek]

Sounds like you did what you should have. The brakes on these cars are adequate but are not modern and will not work like modern brakes. I think the question that everyone will ask is what type of pads are you using. If you switch to more aggressive pads you will probably be happier. My stock brakes would barely lock up. I changed to BMW front calipers and more aggresssive pads. Some people say this is a bad idea as it adds heat, but I drive this as a street car and never had any issues and the brakes now lock if I want them to. Also this brake system has a proportioning valve on the firewall (under car driver side firewall near rear wheel). The valve is designed to make the front brakes lock first (safety feature). You really don't want the rears locking up as the back will come around (not fun). Also people have had issues bleeding the rears if new lines were put it. You may need to bleed with a power bleeder if you have not. Hope this helps.\\


Welcome to the club, good to see a local 914 owner. There are a couple of us in the area if you ever need help or parts.