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.

[burlybryan]

Addendum to this post for future searches. After I had installed the new MC, I was concerned because when adjusting the brake pedal position, I was almost out of threads because the pedal was back so far. Well, in the process of replacing my recently broken brake light switch, I discovered that the little rubber bumper that fits in the clutch and brake pedal stop has slipped to one side. So, I had adjusted the pedal when it was in the incorrect position. The pressure of the pedal being too far back is likely what broke the brake light switch as well.
Make sure that rubber stop bumper is in place when fiddling with the pedals...