fitting a brake booster to RHD

[tassie targa 76]

ok guys i have a RHD 76 with out a booster

i have purchased a booster with master cyl from an 84 carrera

does anyone have suggestions on how to retrofit

there will be time to do the discs and calipers later

but i would like to complete the fabrication before new paint goes on

any assistance would be appreciated

Michael

[JP911]

There have been posts here about how this is done, but I searched and did not (easily) find them. The important piece of info is that you must reinforce the area where the booster-master cylinder setup is mounted. John Walker (a man on this forum who really knows what he's doing) mentioned grafting in the sheet metal in this area from a boosted brake car, which is the best way to go. The other way that I've seen discussed is the addition of reinforcements and heavier sheet metal.

[tassie targa 76]

Thanks JP911

i did a bit of a search also but cant find any info on RHD specific

was hoping to find a couple of pictures

i like the idea of the graft, might have to see if i can find 1 not always easy to find stuff from Tassie freight is a KILLER

regards Michael

[Fishcop]

Hi Michael

You're doing a great job on your resto. I do have to ask why you want vacuum boost? A well set up set of unboosted brakes on a 911 are superb...

[tassie targa 76]

G'Day John

probably a very good question

i guess just trying to make for a more comfortable drive

my ultimate goal is a very reliable comfortable drive full of history

regards Michael

[wasserkuhl]

I Have a 77 C3 that has had a booster retrofitted, I can take some pictures from in the compartment and under the dash so you can see what to do.

+1 on grafting a stronger plate in, it also has to be recessed to enable clearing the luggage hood when closed.

Have you access to a RHD 911SC? pretty much copy how the factory did it!

[tassie targa 76]

thanks for the info

pictures would be great

i might try to contact some local guys to get a look at one already done

regards Michael

[wasserkuhl]

Originally Posted by tassie targa 76

thanks for the info

pictures would be great

i might try to contact some local guys to get a look at one already done

regards Michael

Here you go, apologies for the dust...its much cleaner on the outside!

[tassie targa 76]

can some one tell me if there is a difference in a RHD booster to a LHD booster , as it seems that the leaver coming down out of the booster mount, slants to the left which makes it difficult to line up the rod to the pedal.

also if any one has some measuremenst to assist in locating the booster in the exact right location that would be great

regards Michael