996 brakes - which MC

[Hoghead]

I have 996 calipers and rotors all round and now need to buy the master cylinder.

While I have a 944 MC in hand, I am not sure that this is the way to go and would appreciate any recommendation.

[ricola]

I'm using the stock m/c with 996 brakes on my 1303 cab and am very happy with the set-up...
Rich

[speedy]

ricola gave me this same advice and after several attempts to get all the air out the system the brakes work perfectly well with a firm pedal , i personally think a 944 m/c willnot give enough feel before locking up the wheels , remmell reccomends the stock m/c on road cars anyway
hope this helps

[Hoghead]

I also have a Wilwood proportioning valve left over from a old street rod project and was thinking of using this. Car is a GL Speedster with a Suby engine and 915 box, so a bit more rear weight weight in a 280mm shorter wheelbase.

Any comments?

[Hoghead]

PS
Are the hydraulic line threads the same for the 1303 MC and 996 calipers.

[ricola]

I'd try it all without a proportioning valve, if anything you will need to put it into the front lines but I don't think many people recommend that..

The threads on the calipers are the same as bug, so I just made up some new hard lines. On a torsion front I guess it is just a matter of choosing the correct length pipe (I believe the drum pipe is slightly longer?)
Rich