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.

[robkammer]

I've been fighting for good brakes on our BB for almost 4 years. Two new sets of calipers, gallons of fluid, three new regulators, and two mew MC's. First was the Rubber EZ. Chinese copy of the ATE. When all else would not produce results, I purchased a 19mm ATE from the people I bought the other stuff from. I was pretty pissed that I cut the feed lines to put the EZ in, but a buddy helped me out putting he ATE in.
That made no difference.
Now, after all this time I have another new set of restored calipers and a regulator from the same people I trusted to begin with.
Finally, after all this time, fluid, driving and other BS I was able to lock the fronts up. It took a lot of pedal effort, but hey, it sometimes it needs to happen.
Next step for me is to install the new rears. The fronts and regulator are in. Since the rears have been lockable since the second set of calipers, I'm thinking all will go well.
Before I put the rears on I did go to the pedal box and snug up the pushrod. What a pain. Now the pedal is right up top, and I'm hopeful I'll finally have brakes I can count on.
Good luck with your project!