Question about the booster on my recent build...

[madsedan]

Picked up the car Friday evening from the shop, they used a 944 booster, but I'm putting allot of force into the brake pedal, is it possible they didn't modify the rod length of the booster? If I remove and shorten the rod can someone tell me approximately what the new length needs to be?

[FredK]

The pedal force isn't related to the length of the booster rod.

Are you using the stock master cylinder?

[madsedan]

I'm pretty sure they used the stock master cylinder, will confirm tomorrow, should I be running another one?

[328ijunkie]

That would be 944 booster + stock master. Under boosted so it requires more force.

What is this 'shop' youre taking your car to? youve had like 30 threads on issues...

[madsedan]

ITs a shop that builds club racers for Porsche and BMW club guys, I talked to them yesterday and he said they modified the booster, he described the mod exactly as its recommended on here. He said the booster just doesn't work as well as the stock one and thats as good as it gets. I'll search the site and find recommendations on things I can do.

[FredK]

Well, you can start by trying better pads, or you can swap to a different booster.

For some people the pedal effort increase is not acceptable. For some it is.

[madsedan]

I'm planning on doing new pads and rotors, I'll wait until thats done before deciding if I want anything more.
I don't mind the pedal feel so much, gotten used to it, I used to drive 944's and it has that same numb feeling, I'll deal with it.

thanks guys!