Brake pedal adjustment rod question Options

[burlybryan]

I replaced the brake master cylinder yesterday (miserable, horrible job that requires 4 hands to get the evil grommets installed). I have to MC well seated and fully tightened to the firewall. When subsequently adjusting the pedal rod to the 1mm free play, I really had to adjust it forward. Almost to the point of running out of threads. Is this common with the 914Rubber non-easy install MC? I know everyones car is different, but this seemed a little excessive. Is this ok as along as its tightened down?

Thanks for any observations.

[Ishley]

I’ve had to adjust mine 72 several times. After bleeding the brakes mine were too tight and I had several sessions with it to get it right. I had my brakes dragging the first time even with the wheels mostly free spinning. I’ll do a mid summer bleed and check it again this summer. Pop the steering wheel off to get down in there for adjustments.

Yep it’s a painful process…