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Old 07-11-2008, 08:45 AM   #12 (permalink)
MazdaMatt
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The "typical" way to quickly disable your booster is to undo the hose from the booster and plug it. The booster just won't have a vaccuum source and you won't have a vac leak. The "Proper" way is to take out the whole booster and upgrade MC. Removing the booster will remove a few rubber parts that you have to squish before pressure gets to the lines. Just removing the vac line means you are still squishing this stuff.

The hard part to get used to is that braking is now proportional to pedal PRESSURE, rather than pedal TRAVEL.

Instead of upgrading MC, you should also be able to alter your pivot point. Since this is not a racing application, you don't really care if the pedal moves 3-4 inches. For my track car when i do this, i will want about 0.5inches of travel to full lock-up.
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