Notices
Porsche 944 The Porsche 944 and 944 Turbo was a huge success for Porsche throughout the 1980s.

Breaking system

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 11-16-2004, 11:10 PM
C_RobDaPoRsChEpImP's Avatar
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 7
Default Breaking system

Hey guys, I am about to get a V8 conversion kit in my 1984 944 and I was wondering what breaks would be the best for the new power. I am getting 18in Kahn RS-R rims if it matters. So I could use the advice. Also I am puting the IFC wide body kit on my car, has anyone used any items from them before or had the same kit put on? I would greatly appriciate the advice, thanks!
 
  #2  
Old 12-23-2004, 01:04 PM
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location:
Posts: 3
Default RE: Breaking system

With the V8 conversion you will lose your power brake booster. There is not enough physical room in the engine bay to retain it.
951 (944 turbo) front & rear calipers will be more than adequate. Keep in mind however that you will also need to change rotors, spindles, and possibly front struts with 1986 951 items. You would also lose the speedo since the early 944's use a speedo cable on the front left wheel unless you modify the 86 941 spindle.
If you do not plan to track the car, you can stay with the original brakes. rebuild the calipers, get some good pads, use new OEM rotors, and fill and bleed with ATE Super Blue fluid.

As to the Kahn RSR's, where are you getting them? I just sold a set of 4 with P Zero tires. They are not available in the States as of now and shipping from the UK where they are manufactured would be cost prohibitive.
 
  #3  
Old 12-24-2004, 01:35 PM
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 5
Default RE: Breaking system

What are you breaking with your V8 conversion? What? OH!! You meant BRAKES!!! Damn...okay nvm then
 
  #4  
Old 12-24-2004, 01:46 PM
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 11
Default RE: Breaking system

Sounds like a bad TPS and DME relay.
 
  #5  
Old 12-24-2004, 01:49 PM
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 5
Default RE: Breaking system

wait a second, why are we trying to help out someone named T_Rob? The (Da) Porsche (Porsha) Pimp?? Damn, we need to go save this 944 and give him his honda back!
 
  #6  
Old 12-24-2004, 01:57 PM
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 7
Default RE: Breaking system

ORIGINAL: bloodraven

wait a second, why are we trying to help out someone named T_Rob? The (Da) Porsche (Porsha) Pimp?? Damn, we need to go save this 944 and give him his honda back!
BAM!
 
  #7  
Old 12-24-2004, 02:29 PM
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 1
Default RE: Breaking system

 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
84944s
Porsche 944
0
01-16-2009 09:05 PM
DeutschTech
Private For Sale/Trade Classifieds
0
04-17-2007 08:05 AM
1624AHM
Porsche 911
0
05-31-2005 10:40 PM
C_RobDaPoRsChEpImP
New Members Area
0
11-16-2004 11:10 PM
joeboxter
Porsche Boxster
1
06-14-2004 07:31 PM



Quick Reply: Breaking system



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:45 AM.