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Brace on Master Cylinder |
CG-914 |
Jan 17 2012, 11:59 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 326 Joined: 27-December 10 From: LA/OC CA Member No.: 12,526 Region Association: Southern California |
I found this in a thread (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) :
...put a brace on the master cyl to keep the metal from bending when you really push on the pedal... Does anybody has more details? Links? Picture or even parts? Thank you! |
'73-914kid |
Jan 18 2012, 12:11 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,473 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Vista, CA Member No.: 9,714 Region Association: Southern California |
Master Cylinder Brace
This is the setup Chris Foley sells. It's a pretty simple concept, but when running a 19mm master cylinder, and when you have greater pedal pressures than stock, it is definetely useful in preventing flex, which does occur. |
CG-914 |
Jan 18 2012, 12:15 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 326 Joined: 27-December 10 From: LA/OC CA Member No.: 12,526 Region Association: Southern California |
Thank you Ethan,
just send you a PM about the covers... BTW: were do i get the 19 mm MC? |
brant |
Jan 18 2012, 09:08 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,639 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
there is also a pictures of one in my vintage car build thread signature
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Dave_Darling |
Jan 18 2012, 12:34 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,991 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
The 19mm M/C is available from all of your favorite Porsche retailers. It's an early 911 master cylinder, and is often sold as an upgrade for 914 brakes. It's a bit cheaper than the 914's 17mm M/C any more, too.
--DD |
strawman |
Jan 18 2012, 05:44 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 881 Joined: 25-January 08 From: Los Osos, CA Member No.: 8,624 Region Association: Central California |
Has anyone here built a brace for a 19mm M/C when using a 911 aluminum crossmember? That is something I've got on my list of things to do...
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Millerwelds |
Jan 18 2012, 05:54 PM
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Pleepleus Group: Members Posts: 715 Joined: 24-June 08 From: Grass Valley, CA Member No.: 9,206 Region Association: Northern California |
McMark posted some videos showing just how much flex is there. It looks like a worthy fix.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUdPmitJ9XQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIvAyozXx4Y |
GaroldShaffer |
Jan 18 2012, 06:12 PM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,624 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None |
McMark posted some videos showing just how much flex is there. It looks like a worthy fix. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) WOW I didn't think it would flex that much. Something to add to my while you are in there list. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) |
ChrisFoley |
Jan 18 2012, 06:17 PM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,934 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None |
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strawman |
Jan 18 2012, 08:16 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 881 Joined: 25-January 08 From: Los Osos, CA Member No.: 8,624 Region Association: Central California |
Has anyone here built a brace for a 19mm M/C when using a 911 aluminum crossmember? That is something I've got on my list of things to do... We did one last year. I'm not sure I have any pictures though. Chris, you do great work and many of your products adorn my yet-to-be-running Suby-powered teener. How much for the brace kit? Also, any pics you can provide would be great. I've got a hydraulic clutch master cylinder that sits beside the brake master cylinder... Geoff |
brant |
Jan 18 2012, 11:13 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,639 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
there is a brace on an aluminum crossmember in my signature thread....
(with pictures) b |
stewteral |
Jan 18 2012, 11:25 PM
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Old Member Group: Members Posts: 384 Joined: 4-December 07 From: Camarillo, CA Member No.: 8,424 Region Association: Southern California |
McMark posted some videos showing just how much flex is there. It looks like a worthy fix. Hi Millerwelds, Thanks from all the 914 owners who are running the stock master cylinder! Your video was Great! The amount of flex was MIND BLOWING! Not only should it make the brakes feel "Funky", I would bet over time could lead to failure of the mount and the brake pedal going to the floor when it pushes master cylinder right through! YIKES!! Best, Terry |
Eric_Shea |
Jan 18 2012, 11:38 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,278 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Theres a picture of the CFR stud layout in this thread...
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=92500 |
Millerwelds |
Jan 19 2012, 09:06 AM
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Pleepleus Group: Members Posts: 715 Joined: 24-June 08 From: Grass Valley, CA Member No.: 9,206 Region Association: Northern California |
Hi Millerwelds, Thanks from all the 914 owners who are running the stock master cylinder! Your video was Great! The amount of flex was MIND BLOWING! Not only should it make the brakes feel "Funky", I would bet over time could lead to failure of the mount and the brake pedal going to the floor when it pushes master cylinder right through! YIKES!! Best, Terry I'd love to take the credit for making the video's but these were done by Mark at Original Customs. If you are near Napa/Sonoma I'm sure he can add a brace to your master cyl along with anything else your teener might need. |
CG-914 |
Jan 19 2012, 09:02 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 326 Joined: 27-December 10 From: LA/OC CA Member No.: 12,526 Region Association: Southern California |
I like the brace in the video better than CFR's!
Because cfr is only at the end and the most movement is down though! |
ChrisFoley |
Jan 19 2012, 10:32 PM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,934 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None |
I like the brace in the video better than CFR's! Because cfr is only at the end and the most movement is down though! I think you missed a detail on the Tangerine Racing brace. It stops the master from moving downward very effectively! OTOH, if you can't weld and you don't know anyone who can weld for you, a clamp-on brace is the better choice. |
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