Hi-

Question: if you were rebuilding your brake system, what components would you use to minimize future problems? Are there any upgrades above OEM for any components that increase performance/longevity of the system?

Reason for the question:

I've had a series of brake problems on my 240.

If I get the system bled once a month, it works ok. Otherwise, it acts like there is a bubble in the system. Symptoms are a pedal that will go almost down to the floor when I first depress it, and if I pump it up a few times, then it works ok. However, every time I get the brakes bled, the pedal feels almost like a rock - almost no play between a gentle brake and a grab almost engage abs feeling. And then within a month, same problem.

It also seems to be burning through brake pads very fast - about 6 months or so, and I'm not a very aggressive driver.

And now the rear end is shaking like crazy when I brake - maybe a warped rotor, who knows.

So I'm fed up.

I'm thinking about putting in new brake lines, new rotors, new pads, and new calipers, maybe new valves and cylinder?

The other reason for the massive change is that I am going on long driving vacation, and don't want to be dealing with problems on the road. After vacation, I'm moving away from the one indie shop that I trust.

If (when) I mess up the rebuild or find a piece that is not feasible for a rookie car repair guy in the driveway, I'd like to have them fix the damage!

Thanks for any suggestions/ comments

p.s. I'm running stock steel 14" wheels, so no massive upgrade is likely to fit in there.