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Hi All,
Have been a lurker for some time and this is my first post on Rennlist having just bought a 1987 3.2 Carrera.
I am delighted with the car and am wondering why it took me so long to join the 911 fraternity. But here I am on my first post asking for help.
I am really unhappy with the travel on the brake pedal before some resistance is felt. I have pressure-bled the fluid and tried adjusting the bar but this just changes the pedal position and doesn't effect when the pressure starts.
Are there any tech experts that could give some pointers.
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Carlos
Have been a lurker for some time and this is my first post on Rennlist having just bought a 1987 3.2 Carrera.
I am delighted with the car and am wondering why it took me so long to join the 911 fraternity. But here I am on my first post asking for help.
I am really unhappy with the travel on the brake pedal before some resistance is felt. I have pressure-bled the fluid and tried adjusting the bar but this just changes the pedal position and doesn't effect when the pressure starts.
Are there any tech experts that could give some pointers.
![Cheers](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/beerchug.gif)
Carlos
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Welcome.........You must post a pic ....its rennlist law
my first question is did you get a ppi, if everything checked ok then there is most likely nothing wrong. There are many things on these cars that can be refered to as "charactor". Now I wouldn't fool with the adjusting rod for the brake pedal, if you go to DE, the brakes will feel different as they heat up, and the pedal will drop on its own. I found this out the hard way. Now did the PO tell you what kind of brake pads are on it ....this can effect the pedal "feel". After that it gets into mechanical stuff like a stuck caliper, which should cause the car to "pull" one way or the other. Vacuum, thogh I have never heard chatter of that failing.
I you are the mechanical type.....these are no problem to fix, If not then maybe a rennlist, or local club member can assist........
good luck and enjoy
Brad
my first question is did you get a ppi, if everything checked ok then there is most likely nothing wrong. There are many things on these cars that can be refered to as "charactor". Now I wouldn't fool with the adjusting rod for the brake pedal, if you go to DE, the brakes will feel different as they heat up, and the pedal will drop on its own. I found this out the hard way. Now did the PO tell you what kind of brake pads are on it ....this can effect the pedal "feel". After that it gets into mechanical stuff like a stuck caliper, which should cause the car to "pull" one way or the other. Vacuum, thogh I have never heard chatter of that failing.
I you are the mechanical type.....these are no problem to fix, If not then maybe a rennlist, or local club member can assist........
good luck and enjoy
Brad
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Carlos:
How many miles have you driven the car?
Have you stopped at a repair shop and asked them to drive the car?
How many miles are on the car?
How did the PO use the car - commuter?, toy?, weekends only?
Do you have service records?
There might be something wrong, but there might be nothing wrong. It's been said that it takes about 2-weeks to get used to a 911, after that every other car on the road feels downright weird.
How many miles have you driven the car?
Have you stopped at a repair shop and asked them to drive the car?
How many miles are on the car?
How did the PO use the car - commuter?, toy?, weekends only?
Do you have service records?
There might be something wrong, but there might be nothing wrong. It's been said that it takes about 2-weeks to get used to a 911, after that every other car on the road feels downright weird.
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Carlos:
How many miles have you driven the car?
Have you stopped at a repair shop and asked them to drive the car?
How many miles are on the car?
How did the PO use the car - commuter?, toy?, weekends only?
Do you have service records?
There might be something wrong, but there might be nothing wrong. It's been said that it takes about 2-weeks to get used to a 911, after that every other car on the road feels downright weird.
How many miles have you driven the car?
Have you stopped at a repair shop and asked them to drive the car?
How many miles are on the car?
How did the PO use the car - commuter?, toy?, weekends only?
Do you have service records?
There might be something wrong, but there might be nothing wrong. It's been said that it takes about 2-weeks to get used to a 911, after that every other car on the road feels downright weird.
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VROOM: Thank you! Best hijack I've read in a while! I've been tracking your posts, and pictures, and have been enjoying the process with you. I'm delighted to have played some part in your P-car 101A class, and that your new toy is tucked away safely in your garage. Best Regards...
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VROOM: Thank you! Best hijack I've read in a while! I've been tracking your posts, and pictures, and have been enjoying the process with you. I'm delighted to have played some part in your P-car 101A class, and that your new toy is tucked away safely in your garage. Best Regards...
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Hi All,
Have been a lurker for some time and this is my first post on Rennlist having just bought a 1987 3.2 Carrera.
I am delighted with the car and am wondering why it took me so long to join the 911 fraternity. But here I am on my first post asking for help.
I am really unhappy with the travel on the brake pedal before some resistance is felt. I have pressure-bled the fluid and tried adjusting the bar but this just changes the pedal position and doesn't effect when the pressure starts.
Are there any tech experts that could give some pointers.
![Cheers](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/beerchug.gif)
Carlos
Have been a lurker for some time and this is my first post on Rennlist having just bought a 1987 3.2 Carrera.
I am delighted with the car and am wondering why it took me so long to join the 911 fraternity. But here I am on my first post asking for help.
I am really unhappy with the travel on the brake pedal before some resistance is felt. I have pressure-bled the fluid and tried adjusting the bar but this just changes the pedal position and doesn't effect when the pressure starts.
Are there any tech experts that could give some pointers.
![Cheers](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/beerchug.gif)
Carlos
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There is nothing wrong with the way the car stops and I know there is always some play in the pedal, but I can't accept that 2" of pedal travel before the master cylinder rod starts to move and the pads 'come in' was the design brief.
I guess pads are less than half worn and I have aftermarket drilled discs up front - all of which could contribute to the dead pedal. The PO was not the sort of guy to mess-up with brake choice.
I'll have a chance to try some other cars' pedals at the weekend to compare.![thumbup](https://rennlist.com/forums/graemlins/thumbup.gif)
thanks all.
Carlos
I guess pads are less than half worn and I have aftermarket drilled discs up front - all of which could contribute to the dead pedal. The PO was not the sort of guy to mess-up with brake choice.
I'll have a chance to try some other cars' pedals at the weekend to compare.
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thanks all.
Carlos