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    944 Brake Booster Confirmation

    Scroll down in this thread for DIY install on e30.

    Scroll even further down for a DIY brake booster hose set up..




    Just bought a supposed 944 booster new from FCPEuro and need to verify I have the correct one. I compared mine to the pics online on how to modify the 944 booster to fit in your 24v e30. Mine doesn’t have the “hump” like the one pictured in the DIY.

    I need to verify with someone else who’s used a 944 booster that the one I have will fit and I’m good to go.

    Link to DIY: https://www.rjnunnally.com/how-to-fi...ter-to-an-e30/


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    Last edited by KIRIEIW; 10-31-2018, 07:12 PM.


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    #2
    That's the same part number of the one I used on mine. It does fit tight on the firewall but I've not had any issues with it.
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      #3
      944 Brake Booster Confirmation

      Thanks man, I’m starting to think either they updated the design/ shape from the original 30yr old boosters, or maybe Ate/ Girling boosters have a different shape when compared between the two.

      My only worry at this point is that “hump” should technically space the booster out further away from the firewall, which means if I use this one I need to cut/ thread the shaft shorter to make up for not having that hump.

      Anyone else?


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      1992 M tech 2 Convertible - S50 Swap
      1992 e34 Touring- S50 Swap
      1992 325i-S50 Swap (SOLD)

      1995 e36 M3 Mugello Red - S50 (SOLD)
      1991 325i Convertible Laguna Green (SOLD)
      1987 325i (SOLD);1992 M tech 2 Convertible (SOLD)
      1988 325i Convertible Alpine White (SOLD)
      1991
      Brilliantrot Convertible 80k Miles (SOLD)
      1992 325i Convertible Schwarz (SOLD)
      1992 318i Convertible Project-Finished (SOLD)

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        #4
        Yes I believe the ATE ang Girling have slightly different mounting designs.
        -Geno

        '87 325is (s52'd)
        '95 525iT
        '02 Range Rover 4.6 HSE
        '98 Disco 1

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          #5
          ATE VS Girling

          In my swap notes the ATE has a 10 mm shaft that needs to be threaded all the way down and the Girling has a 12 mm shaft. I threaded and cut the shaft on the ATE unit.
          My 944 booster looks just like yours.
          Good luck

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            #6
            I noticed that hump was different too when I did my swap. I didn't think much about it until everything was installed and the brake pedal no longer contacted the brake light switch. I had to go back and cut the firewall insulation so that the booster sat flush against the firewall.
            '90 325i - 5 speed coupe
            '05 330ci 6MT ZHP

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              #7
              I've installed 10 of these by now and have never had a problem with fitment on either the firewall side or the cabin side.

              Thats the exact one I've purchased though.
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                #8
                mine worked, just sits closer.

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                  #9
                  Thanks guys


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                  1992 M tech 2 Convertible - S50 Swap
                  1992 e34 Touring- S50 Swap
                  1992 325i-S50 Swap (SOLD)

                  1995 e36 M3 Mugello Red - S50 (SOLD)
                  1991 325i Convertible Laguna Green (SOLD)
                  1987 325i (SOLD);1992 M tech 2 Convertible (SOLD)
                  1988 325i Convertible Alpine White (SOLD)
                  1991
                  Brilliantrot Convertible 80k Miles (SOLD)
                  1992 325i Convertible Schwarz (SOLD)
                  1992 318i Convertible Project-Finished (SOLD)

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                    #10
                    DIY 944 Booster Install



                    Booster is in! It's not a "direct bolt in" like people claim it is, but it's pretty close. For example, I had to modify a plastic clip which holds one of the hydraulic line's against the firewall otherwise the booster would make contact with it/ wont fit flush. Of course I could have just left the clip off but BMW put it there for a reason so I insisted on keeping it. All I did was trim the clip down a bit to sit more flush against the firewall and it fit perfectly. You can see where it fits onto, I'm pointed at it with some Knipex pliers bellow. You also need to trim the firewall insulation just slightly larger to compensate for a more flat booster. I drew a line with a ruler and cut it a quarter inch larger or so. Unfortunately you do need to bend the lines a little but the good news is the lines will still be held/ retained in all the factory clips located against the body/ frame rail area. Only one clip needs to be removed or do things the right way and make a custom clip like I did. To clarify, no clips at all need to be removed for this booster swap. Factory master cylinder fits perfect. Nothing under the dashboard needs to be modified, its all a direct bolt in afterwords.












                    And then clip the line in..








                    You can see the clip in the bottom right hand corner


                    Last edited by KIRIEIW; 09-05-2018, 08:38 PM.


                    1992 M tech 2 Convertible - S50 Swap
                    1992 e34 Touring- S50 Swap
                    1992 325i-S50 Swap (SOLD)

                    1995 e36 M3 Mugello Red - S50 (SOLD)
                    1991 325i Convertible Laguna Green (SOLD)
                    1987 325i (SOLD);1992 M tech 2 Convertible (SOLD)
                    1988 325i Convertible Alpine White (SOLD)
                    1991
                    Brilliantrot Convertible 80k Miles (SOLD)
                    1992 325i Convertible Schwarz (SOLD)
                    1992 318i Convertible Project-Finished (SOLD)

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                      #11
                      I forgot about that brake line in the way. Glad you figured it out!
                      '90 325i - 5 speed coupe
                      '05 330ci 6MT ZHP

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by dude8383 View Post
                        I've installed 10 of these by now and have never had a problem with fitment on either the firewall side or the cabin side.

                        Thats the exact one I've purchased though.

                        Question sir, what brake booster "hose" to manifold are you using? Also are you using a check valve?


                        1992 M tech 2 Convertible - S50 Swap
                        1992 e34 Touring- S50 Swap
                        1992 325i-S50 Swap (SOLD)

                        1995 e36 M3 Mugello Red - S50 (SOLD)
                        1991 325i Convertible Laguna Green (SOLD)
                        1987 325i (SOLD);1992 M tech 2 Convertible (SOLD)
                        1988 325i Convertible Alpine White (SOLD)
                        1991
                        Brilliantrot Convertible 80k Miles (SOLD)
                        1992 325i Convertible Schwarz (SOLD)
                        1992 318i Convertible Project-Finished (SOLD)

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                          #13
                          I think the 318iS one fits and yes do most certainly use the brake check valve!
                          IG: deniso_nsi Leave me feedback here

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                            #14
                            Just want to do my part and help others in the future, this is how I ended up routing my brake booster hose.


                            Picture of a stock e34 brake booster hose set up:





                            Pictures of my S50 swap e30:






                            Last edited by KIRIEIW; 04-22-2020, 09:21 PM.


                            1992 M tech 2 Convertible - S50 Swap
                            1992 e34 Touring- S50 Swap
                            1992 325i-S50 Swap (SOLD)

                            1995 e36 M3 Mugello Red - S50 (SOLD)
                            1991 325i Convertible Laguna Green (SOLD)
                            1987 325i (SOLD);1992 M tech 2 Convertible (SOLD)
                            1988 325i Convertible Alpine White (SOLD)
                            1991
                            Brilliantrot Convertible 80k Miles (SOLD)
                            1992 325i Convertible Schwarz (SOLD)
                            1992 318i Convertible Project-Finished (SOLD)

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                              #15
                              so this newer style ate 944 booster with the flat back vs the one with the slight bump
                              does this write up still apply?



                              as far as putting the clevis in the same spot as the e30 one?
                              no change because of the flat back?

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