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Adam B
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Westfield
Posts: 151
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Brake Booster Rod Removal??
I have a 68 chevy c-10 that I recently purchased a new brake booster for. I purchased a 3/4 ton 71-72 dual dia booster to increase my braking power. The trouble is that the rods are different lengths. I have seen people on the message board stating that they had to remove the rod, but I can't seem to figure out how to do this.
If anyone has done this before, I would appreciate the insight. Thanks, Adam |
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: NW, WA.
Posts: 1,421
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Re: Brake Booster Rod Removal??
Are you refering to the pedal rod? It hooks into the brake pedal with a slip key and bolt/nut. Impossible to reach unless you have the pedal about halfway down.
On the booster end the is a small spring clamp that also has a thrust washer. Best way to get that off is a long nosed set of pliers, bend the edge of the spring clamp away and push. Don't lose that little washer! |
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Designated A-hole!
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: South Mississippi
Posts: 36,450
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Re: Brake Booster Rod Removal??
Sometimes I've had to loosen the steering column and drop it a little to get the rod off the brake pedal. If you're talking about the rod between the booster and m/c you have to remove the m/c and pull it out of the booster.
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
Posts: 2,693
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Re: Brake Booster Rod Removal??
I was JUST given this link.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=163387 I had tried putting a disk/drum booster on a drum/drum truck, and was never able to do it. It's been a few years, and I can't remember what was up, but I know I was unable to make it work. |
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Adam B
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Westfield
Posts: 151
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Re: Brake Booster Rod Removal??
I did a little bit of research on this from some previous postings. What I have found out is that I have the smaller brake booster brackets (3 1/2 long) and I believe that the 71-72 era trucks have the 5 3/4 long brackets.
Can anyone tell me if I can use the smaller brackets and change the booster side push rod? It is the rod that is connected into the brake booster. I thought I might need to get the larger brackets, but if I can switch out the booster rod, I will do that. Has anyone upgraded to the 3/4 ton dual diaph brake booster used on 71-72 era trucks before? I am upgrading from a single diaph booster to a dual newer era booster. Adam |
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