Brake Booster Replacement Problem

[mikesz]

I have a 99 also. The early cars were prone to getting water in the brake booster due to the 2 piece rubber bellows and clogged drains. I did this fix myself when I did it I also replaced the master cylinder since I had the car apart anyway. If all they did was replace the booster you are subject to getting water in it again. there is a retro kit for the early Boxster. It is a hard rubber piece that pops into the firewall. it fits over the aluminum bar that connects to the brake pedal and goes into the booster. then there is a rubber hose similar to a radiator hose, its cerated or collapsible like an accordion that fits over the bar and over that hard rubber piece at one end and the booster at the other end. you then use hose clamps to clamp down both ends so no water can ever get in again. I did this and its difficult. I had the Porsche TSB and believe me you must follow it exactly. the original bellows is a 2 piece unit and allows water in. The fix is one piece and seals off the firewall to the booster. Pelican sells the parts to do this. There is also an adjustment process for the pedal also a TSB that must be adhered to. I think they changed the booster setup in 2000 not 2002 but not sure, I did this a couple of years ago.

Had an X 1/9 also fun car broke down a lot but easy to fix. Wish I had it today! Good luck! Contact me if I can be of any help. This is the reason why I work on my own car.