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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? |
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914 Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 8,170 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains ![]() ![]() |
I replaced the pads with "stock" Textars, front and rear. I had to enlarge one hole in the rear pad backing plates.
I took a first drive today, starting with some gentle braking, and then cruising with light dragging for a while. I then went through a series of repeated moderate to hard braking, first a few times from 40 to 10, then 50 to 10, and finally 60 to 10. My initial impression is that the Textar pads have more grab, but at the end of the session I could not get the brakes to lock up. |
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