Brakes don't Bite Options

[bkrantz]

As part of my rebuild I completely replaced the brake system:
calipers and rear pressure valve rebuilt by PMB
new ATE 19mm master cylinder
new hard and flex lines
new disks and Porterfield R4-S pads

I went through many (many!) episodes of bleeding, with different methods. The pedal feels very firm from the first push, and does not pump up. Rear clearance is set at .004". I went through the PMB bedding process, and have driven around a bit.

But the braking force seems weak. When I get on the brake pedal, I do not feel any "bite". Another 914 friend drove the car and also agrees.

Any suggestions?

[robkammer]

Guys: Oops, not 3mm, .003". Clearance between rear pads and the rotor at rest.
I was thinking 120 degrees was kinda cool too. I took the reading at the outer edge of the rotors less than a minute from stopping. No way I can get these to lock up. I'm seeing some brake dust and it does stop eventually but not like the should.
PMB Says it's the 914 MC, 914 says they don't know.
If I put in the Ate I've kinda been screwed because the EZ involves cutting away the feed lines so I'll have to replace those too. I'm game for whatever, just want to get them right once and move on.