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Old 07-04-2019, 10:14 PM   #26
1project2many
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Re: Help with my automotive ignorance pls

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly View Post
keep in mind the firewall wasn't designed for the weight and force of a firewall mount master...id seriously look at firewall reinforcing if you go there
ive got a buddy that mounted his on firewall..and its amazing how much flex the firewall panel has when he gets on the brakes just from bleeding...hes added some brace rods but its still moving...he said hes gonna fab a plate to try and spread out the load some
Exactly. With a firewall mounted booster the factory places significant brackets on the firewall to support the load of the pedal and master. Continuous application of brakes, even with booster, creates substantial stress on the firewall. Plus there's the possibility of at least one booster failure.

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