1999 996 Brake Booster Replacement

[Keith Z in DC]

I was wondering if anyone has been successful with the replacement of a brake booster in an early 1999 996 (11/1998). I purchased the booster here (part number 996-355-923-00) installed it and now I have a solid pedal with very little travel and zero braking power. I am curious if I need to modify the actuation rod to the pedal based on this article: Pelican Technical Article: Replacing the Boxster Brake Booster and ABS Controller - 986 / 987

I will say that I was forced to use the existing bolt that was attached to the aluminum bracket as I could not figure out how to remove the retaining clip to save my life. There is a chance that the existing bolt is a bit longer but not by much.

I also may need to purchase a new booster as I have a leak around the master cylinder (I may have over tightened the master cylinder just like article warned me about).

Thanks!
Keith

[Wayne 962]

If I recall correctly, the new booster won't even connect up to the old linkage, something doesn't add up here. I posted the tech bulletin here, but I haven't looked at it in about a year or so:

http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Boxster_Tech/57-BRAKES-Booster-ABS/TechBulletin.pdf

I'd take a look at it and then report back here on how it compares to your car.

-Wayne