iX booster rubs... big deal?

[evil_twin]

I have a modified 944 brake booster on my 325i with obd1 manifold. it rubs a bit even after filing down the manifold, but i can't lock up my brakes for some reason. hopefully i will get my car back from the exhaust shop tomorrow.

[LINUS]

i have no rubbing issues at all with my IX booster, but i mounted my booster straight to the firewall without the spacer.

golde30 -

Do you think the 2 bolts holding it seem like a viable long term solution, or are you planning to re-enforce the area, or something.

Doesn't the pedal force torque the booster around a little with 2 holes clearanced/ovaled out? or do you have some sort of backing plate spreading out the force before the nuts went on?

[mach schnell]

So can someone provide the part number of the spacer that is needed to properly install the IX booster?


Or, explain in very specific detail what you have to do to the 944 booster to get it to work?

[Lof8]

bump for this thread. I just bought an ix booster/mc and am curious to see some pictures describing the mounting procedure with/without the "adapter"
thanks anyone willing to contribute some pics.

[SamE30e]

I don't know why everyone has to shave the intake. I have a G240 and 535i mounts shimmed like 5mm on the driver side. There is a 1/4 inch between my brake booster and fins on my intake.

[Lof8]

I don't know why everyone has to shave the intake. I have a G240 and 535i mounts shimmed like 5mm on the driver side. There is a 1/4 inch between my brake booster and fins on my intake.

what booster?

[Kilawin]

bump for this thread. I just bought an ix booster/mc and am curious to see some pictures describing the mounting procedure with/without the "adapter"
thanks anyone willing to contribute some pics.

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=134210

[Lof8]

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=134210

thank you much!

[SamE30e]

what booster?

iX

[Lof8]

iX

sweet;) I hope mine presents no problems.

[SamE30e]

535i mounts, put like 2 washers underneath it. I don't know why people have problems.

[golde30]

golde30 -

Do you think the 2 bolts holding it seem like a viable long term solution, or are you planning to re-enforce the area, or something.

Doesn't the pedal force torque the booster around a little with 2 holes clearanced/ovaled out? or do you have some sort of backing plate spreading out the force before the nuts went on?

i just used large washers on both sides and got the nut on there as tight as i could. i havent run into any problems as of yet (2yrs). whether or not the booster is moving is a good question. i dont believe it does.

[MIKe30]

I don't know why everyone has to shave the intake. I have a G240 and 535i mounts shimmed like 5mm on the driver side. There is a 1/4 inch between my brake booster and fins on my intake.

Sam, was this with the spacer still on the rear of the iX booster - or without it?

[SamE30e]

Throw some washers under the mount. Thats what I did. I have about a half inch without the fins shaved.

[MIKe30]

Throw some washers under the mount. Thats what I did. I have about a half inch without the fins shaved.

you didn't mention if it was with the iX spacer (the oem spacer on the rear of the booster) or if it was bolted directly to the firewall..