Brake Upgrades for a 4 lug, what's available Options

[76-914]

Looking to upgrade my present brake system but I want to keep it 4 lug AND keep the parking brake. Not to mention, staying out of the Poor House at the same time. I'm not opposed to moving up to a larger MC. Is there such an animal? TIA, Kent (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[Racer]

Someone once told me, "If you can lock the tire, you have enough brake"


Beyond that, most improve their brakes more for the heat soak and need to stop repeatedly from high speeds. A few quick stops on the street aren't usually enough to warrant most brake upgrades.


That said, you might find that better pads are alone all you need. What pads are you currently running?

[914_teener]

Someone once told me, "If you can lock the tire, you have enough brake"


Beyond that, most improve their brakes more for the heat soak and need to stop repeatedly from high speeds. A few quick stops on the street aren't usually enough to warrant most brake upgrades.


That said, you might find that better pads are alone all you need. What pads are you currently running?

I would agree that locking the tires up indicates enough brake....I might disagree if the context meant effective braking.

[Dave_Darling]

I would agree that locking the tires up indicates enough brake....I might disagree if the context meant effective braking.

If you lock the wheel, there is nothing more than the brake can do for you in that particular application. And frankly, if you can't lock the brakes on a 914 then something is wrong with the system!!

Any improvement is either going to be to the feel of the pedal, the pedal effort, how easy or difficult it is to modulate to keep on the edge of lock-up, and heat management. Not to stopping. Heat management is important on the track, but it's a very rare street drive that causes stock brakes to overheat...

Then again, the Big Red brakes with cross-drilled rotors are a look that some people like, and they will do those upgrades just for the looks. Just remember that a heavier system can actually increase your stopping distances if it's heavier enough!

--DD