yes, extra pedal effort needed- it works but takes too much compared to others ive driven.

no booster on these trucks, all manual, put new wheel cylinders and new shoes a few days ago, old ones appeared oil glazed(seemed likely axle seals, but they looked dry- maybe they just didnt clean the stuff or spilled a little axle oil), both wheel cylinders were starting to seep into the boots, one boot had just started seeping into the brakes(thing sat abandoned outside 2 yrs, surprised wasnt even worse)...anyways all new, cleaned,adjusted, bled, bleeding the inch cyl was a hassle but brakes were easy to bleed.

everythings good now, just takes more pedal effort than i think it should...as the only remaining old part is the brake master, went ahead and ordered a 3/4"(still betting the wrong one was put on long ago)

other projects to get done around the house before winter, doubt i'll get back after it for a few weeks- its fine till whenever...agree this is one not so great design