Mech Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 does the aluminum plate/spacer go on the inside(interior) or outside (engine bay) of the firewall? the way i have it now...seems like its sticking out too far? http://s27.postimg.org/4olswqeyr/20140922_130106.jpg the car has been a bare shell for months now and i cant remember.....lolol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyWadd Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 Exterior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOOSTED88tsi Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 Got another car Taki? And is that a v6 or 8? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mech Posted September 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 Exterior. So ive got it installed correctly then.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mech Posted September 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 Got another car Taki? And is that a v6 or 8? Hey...long time no talk. Yep another one...its a 1uzfe..check out my thread in the restoration section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mech Posted September 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 something seems wrong....just seems to be sticking out too far....maybe because the booster is on the other side, putting it near the side? can someone take a pic of theirs and measure the distance between the back of the booster to the firewall? maybe its different from Left hand drive cars... im doing mock up the v8, and the booster is causing the engine to sit further forward than i want it to... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyWadd Posted September 27, 2014 Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 (edited) Oh hmm I just realized what side your on ...It does look wrong too...Is the boost the original part? Edited September 27, 2014 by JohnnyWadd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mech Posted September 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 Oh hmm I just realized what side your on ...It does look wrong too...Is the boost the original part? yes original... i think its different for RHD.....makes sense it cant stick out that far on LHD because it would hit the engine. there is even a recess/bowl/cutout in the sheet metal on the side closest to the booster, to allow it to clear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ucw458 Posted September 27, 2014 Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 The aluminum spacer goes on the engine side of the firewall. If you need clearance you may be able to move it inside the car. But your brake pedal would probably stick out 1" farther than the rest of the pedals. If there's enough threads on the adjuster you may be able to eliminate the spacer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted September 27, 2014 Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 that plate is made to strengthen the fire wall as much as it is a spacer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mech Posted September 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 (edited) im just wondering if i can cut the spacer in say...half. i just need to move the engine back another inch or so....but i have no interior whatsoever, so i dont know how it will affect the brakes.....i need to get everything mocked up properly, or its going to be a big headache later....as this will determine the final position of my engine and trans mounts i have to make.. im really thinking it sticks out further on RHD cars, as other 1uzfe swap pics i have looked at, the engine is sitting further back. Edited September 27, 2014 by Mech Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted September 27, 2014 Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 I'm sure the fsm will show a pic of how it mounts on a lhd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mech Posted September 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 I'm sure the fsm will show a pic of how it mounts on a lhd FSM 5-43 from starquest garage brake booster removal and installation...... just shows a diagram...unless its also in another place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted September 27, 2014 Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 I don't have any manuals on this lap top I have with me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mech Posted September 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 someone please halp...need pics and measurements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 Mech for clarification,, your's a RHD or LHD car pic is rhd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mech Posted September 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 The pic is my car. .its a RHD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyWadd Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 You could cut it and still set the brakes right. Shortening of the rod the links the pedal is going to be needed . I say make a mock spacer and check fitment and then cut the aluminum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mech Posted October 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 You could cut it and still set the brakes right. Shortening of the rod the links the pedal is going to be needed . I say make a mock spacer and check fitment and then cut the aluminum. there was enough adjustment in the booster rod to eliminate the spacer all together.....just have to cut then end of the rod a bit so it doesnt interfere with the arm when its adjusted all the way down.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted October 3, 2014 Report Share Posted October 3, 2014 booster lay out is on page 5-43 of the fsm,, I can't post pics or links sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasQuest Posted October 4, 2014 Report Share Posted October 4, 2014 That spacer bracket looks thicker than the LHD models???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted October 4, 2014 Report Share Posted October 4, 2014 these spacers can be thicker or thinner do what ever you need to do , just mske sure some sort of spacer is used and that it makes full contact , is there to reinforce the thin fire wall , with out exra suport the fire wall can flex and crack , clutch masters can do the same cracking , you can use any unit that will fit for clearance issues hell you can go manual brakes but manual bakes are not as good a braking device power makes the brakes much easier to use if you do any modifying be sure to take measurements for linkages befor you start , mits recommends having 6-7 inches of petal tralvel , aprox same as clutch petal if you do have to remove booster use the largest bore master cyl you can find , the larger the m-cyl bore the less overall petal will be needed also shielk the master from heat one more thing that guys over look, over size caliper pistons require more fluid and increased pressure to perform Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mech Posted October 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 good pointers...thanks shelb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laodicea Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 I had cut mine in half a while back to fit my custom intake but I think my booster had a leak cuz after i put it back in the brakes never worked the same even after adjusting the rod.....did your brakes still work ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSMracespeed Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 I had my brake booster off and measured the spacer.....1.25 inches or 30mm Jerry L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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