[mickey356]

Thanks Morrie!
I have not attempted to stomp the pedal yet. The car has basically been in some state of disrepair since I got it in December last year so I haven't driven it much. It currently sits with no glass in it and no interior except a seat to move it around, it does run though and can be driven, but not legally.
I'm hoping to get the glass back in next week and then start on the rest of the mechanicals. Brakes and suspension are first up. I was planning on PMB rebuilds and SS lines, pads, rotors, etc… I will check the actuator rod next week, how do I tell if it's the proper one?
The car seems to stop adequately but I haven't been forced to apply the brakes firmly or suddenly. My definition of "hard" pedal is the pedal doesn't depress much when it's pushed, maybe gives an inch or so, not the traditional feel at all. I've driven lots of old VWs and never had as hard a pedal as this. Even though the brakes are working I get the feeling there is definitely something off.
This car came with no history at all. The guy I bought it from really didn't know much about it, or cars in general it seems (though he talked like he did). Someone has done a lot of work on this car along the way (some not so bad, some…..well..), but I don't think they really knew what they were working on aside from an "old porsche", so it's quite possible they just "guesstimated" on year when sourcing parts, or assumed it didn't make much difference. It's mainly for that reason I'm replacing everything in the braking system, and refreshing the suspension bushings…new shocks…tires…etc…

I'm almost positive the replacement mc was NOT original ATE as it was acquired from an non-porsche specific parts wholesaler like worldpac or another part supplier for auto repair shops.