AIShelby Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Has anyone removed their stock brake booster and made a adapter plate to run the master cylinder with no booster? I do not like the pedal travel that I have with the booster working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Without a booster you will have to stand on the brakes to stop. There are several adjustments that affect pedal travel and feel. Try those first to get the result you want. Under the dash there are two adjustments one at the clevis that connects to the brake pedal and an adjustable stop that affects how far the pedal returns to resting position. The other one is between the booster and the MC. Length of the push rod between the booster and the MC is critical so read up on it before adjusting the length. If you adjust it too long you will lock the brakes up. Set it to factory specs. The other issue is the reaction disk in the booster that sometimes falls out while adjusting the push rod which will affect pedal travel in a big way. There are several threads in the brake section and in the FAQ for brakes that explain the adjustments and problems people have with brake feel. Search these before making any adjustments or removing your booster. Best bet is to search the brake section. Also, always state the year and make of your car and any modifications made when posting questions. Good Luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AIShelby Posted August 16, 2011 Author Share Posted August 16, 2011 Thanks for the reply. I am checking those two items tomorrow. The car is a 260 with Toyota 4 wd pick up front calipers rears are Nissan Maxima has 11/16 master with stock booster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 It would not be wise to remove the booster from a system designed for power brakes. Your pedal ratio will be too low, and there will be a considerable increase in pedal effort. This is dangerous. You don't like pedal travel in your brakes? Would you rather have almost zero pedal travel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rejracer Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 It sounds like the system is not adjusted correctly, or the brake booster is bad? I had to replace my brake booster and MC about 2 years ago, I am very happy with the stock setup. I had the larger MC in there and when it failed I went back to stock. I prefer the feel of stock vs the larger because it give me better control and more feedback when on the brakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Thanks for the reply. I am checking those two items tomorrow. The car is a 260 with Toyota 4 wd pick up front calipers rears are Nissan Maxima has 11/16 master with stock booster. An 11/16" master? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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