How to adjust brake pedal position - heel and toe

[RadioMan]

I have a '00 996 that I track and would like to adjust the brake pedal to move it's natural position forward 1/2 to 1 inch to improve my heel and toe shifts. I know I should be able to do this without adjusting the pedal height, and that it is much better on the 996 than earlier 911s, but I would like to this anyway. please advise on how to achieve this most economically.

Thanks

[1999Porsche911]

I have a '00 996 that I track and would like to adjust the brake pedal to move it's natural position forward 1/2 to 1 inch to improve my heel and toe shifts. I know I should be able to do this without adjusting the pedal height, and that it is much better on the 996 than earlier 911s, but I would like to this anyway. please advise on how to achieve this most economically.

Thanks

You would have to put a stop on the pedal so it would not rise off the floor as much as it does now. I have not had a problem with the pedal height so I haven't had to adjust it, but if you find a way to to install a 1/2 inch stop above the pedal, you would have full braking power and lower pedal height. You would also have to extend the nipple on the cruise control switch which can easily be done by installing a rigid hose on the sleeve that extends it 1/2 inch.

Obviously, elimination of air in the brake hydraulic system is even more important when dereasing the brake pedal travel.

Edited December 29, 2008 by 1999Porsche911

[Foster]

I have an 00. I think it would be alot easier and safer to raise the gas pedal.

The gas pedal is just a molded peice of plastic.

I have mine all apart on the kitchen table right now to lube it and take out the slop.

You can remove just the pedal without any tools.

On the back down by the "hinge" (flexable peice of plastic :rolleyes: ) there's two tabs that click it in.

Just push on those a lift up. Then pop the the rod out of the ball joint. Some needle nose pliers might help there.

Im going to put up some pictures and a DIY later.

The easiest way to do what you want would be use those billet add on pedals, and use a spacer between the plastic and

aluminun on the gas pedal.

You could also go to a machine shop and have them cut out a pedal in what ever shape you want.

Thanks for the idea, I may do that myself! :lol: