Brake pedal?????? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Steven Sellers · 03-09-2003, 01:56 AM

Ok, I did a search on this subject and didnt find quite what I was looking for so here we go.
1. My brake pedal sits really high up towards the seat. I know the colum has been changed from one 3 on the tree to some other year model(or maybe the same I dont know).
Is the brake pedal supposed to be higher than the clutch pedal
on these year model trucks?

2. What does the brake light switch look like? I have a cyndrilical black switch with a white button abut 3" long dangling from under the dash near the brake pedal, is this the brake light switch? I ask this because I dont have any lights to the back of the truck and Im trying to figure out where to start.

72 CustomCamper · 03-09-2003, 02:20 AM

If the brake light was just dangling the brake lights would stay on. The switch is a normally closed switch, when the petal is up it breaks the circut. Also going by the wiring diagram I have the switch should have an orange wire and a white wire going to it. Hope that helps.

Chuck

O'l Buck · 03-09-2003, 02:31 AM

That's your brake light switch alright. any of the trucks I've ever been around that had manual trannys had the brake and clutch pedal the same height. You should be able to adjust the pedal down at least a little. you can tighten the link between the pedal and the booster/master cylinder and lower the position of the brake light switch. also you might check for proper adjustment of the clutch. there should be about an inch of free travel in it.

No3Fan4Ever · 03-09-2003, 11:19 AM

According to the Chilton's Manual you should have about 4.5 inches of pedal travel for a manual brake system and 3.5 inches of travel for power brake system

"Brake pedal adjustment is made by removing the cotter pin, nut and bolt from the pedal rod end and screwing the rod end in or out to achieve proper pedal travel."

Steven Sellers · 03-09-2003, 12:11 PM

Thanks a bunch guys, I also found a picture of the switch and yep thats whats hanging. Im not sure exactly where its supposed to attach yet but I will get to that after I find my electrical bug so my batt will quit draining.
Ive looked at the venders manuals and just have to figure out which one I want, I dont kow if I need the full assembly manual or just the service manual.

Does anyone have any idea how I can identify if my colum came from our year trucks or not its a 3 on the tree and it looks stock except the later model GMC steering wheel.

Hutch · 03-09-2003, 02:43 PM

Check this current thread:
Tilt column
Or post some pics.
There are quite a few experts on the Steering columns on the board.

Gordo · 03-09-2003, 03:35 PM

There should be a rubber bumper that stops the pedal assembly from retracting to far back, if it's missing that may also be your high pedal problem.

Steven Sellers · 03-09-2003, 10:15 PM

Well I dont have the rubber bumper thing so Ill find one of those and give it a shot. Good idea on the pics and maybe someone can id the column. I will do that as soon as I borrow my budies digi cam. What area should I focus on for identification?

Thx

Andy4639 · 03-09-2003, 10:39 PM

Steve, the switch should have two nuts on it. Take one nut off and leave the other on, underneath the dash just above the brake assembly there is a bracket with a hole in it. Slide the switch with the threads up through the bracket and put the nut back on it and adjust it so that when you hit the brake pedal it lets off of the switch and you have brake lights.

03-09-2003, 01:56 AM	#1
Steven Sellers Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 692	Brake pedal?????? Ok, I did a search on this subject and didnt find quite what I was looking for so here we go. 1. My brake pedal sits really high up towards the seat. I know the colum has been changed from one 3 on the tree to some other year model(or maybe the same I dont know). Is the brake pedal supposed to be higher than the clutch pedal on these year model trucks? 2. What does the brake light switch look like? I have a cyndrilical black switch with a white button abut 3" long dangling from under the dash near the brake pedal, is this the brake light switch? I ask this because I dont have any lights to the back of the truck and Im trying to figure out where to start. __________________ 2008 Buick Enclave(wifes new non wrecked) 1996 Jeep Cherokee 2002 2500HD 6.0L (traded) 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee(wifes/wrecked) 1977 DJ5 postal jeep(mmm lots of fun) 1988 Toyota 2wd p/u(DD, blewup 199,000) 1991 Toyota 2ed p/u (sry just cant break these things) 1997 XR70 Honda 1991 Z50(FOR SALE) 1972 Z50 Honda 1970 SWB 350/knucklebuster "The adventure begins and I am confident that there will be no end".

03-09-2003, 02:20 AM	#2
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,369	If the brake light was just dangling the brake lights would stay on. The switch is a normally closed switch, when the petal is up it breaks the circut. Also going by the wiring diagram I have the switch should have an orange wire and a white wire going to it. Hope that helps. Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

03-09-2003, 02:31 AM	#3
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	That's your brake light switch alright. any of the trucks I've ever been around that had manual trannys had the brake and clutch pedal the same height. You should be able to adjust the pedal down at least a little. you can tighten the link between the pedal and the booster/master cylinder and lower the position of the brake light switch. also you might check for proper adjustment of the clutch. there should be about an inch of free travel in it. __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska

03-09-2003, 11:19 AM	#4
No3Fan4Ever Running on empty Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Roanoke, Virginia Posts: 1,033	According to the Chilton's Manual you should have about 4.5 inches of pedal travel for a manual brake system and 3.5 inches of travel for power brake system "Brake pedal adjustment is made by removing the cotter pin, nut and bolt from the pedal rod end and screwing the rod end in or out to achieve proper pedal travel." __________________ _____________________________________________ Tim We have two rules here at the Rock. Rule #1: No writing on the walls. Rule#2: Obey all rules 70 GMC Sierra Grande "Custom Camper" Longhorn 402 Big Block TH400 PS PB factory AC Posi; 94 Bronco XLT 302, auto;worn out daily driver

03-09-2003, 12:11 PM	#5
Steven Sellers Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 692	Thanks a bunch guys, I also found a picture of the switch and yep thats whats hanging. Im not sure exactly where its supposed to attach yet but I will get to that after I find my electrical bug so my batt will quit draining. Ive looked at the venders manuals and just have to figure out which one I want, I dont kow if I need the full assembly manual or just the service manual. Does anyone have any idea how I can identify if my colum came from our year trucks or not its a 3 on the tree and it looks stock except the later model GMC steering wheel. __________________ 2008 Buick Enclave(wifes new non wrecked) 1996 Jeep Cherokee 2002 2500HD 6.0L (traded) 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee(wifes/wrecked) 1977 DJ5 postal jeep(mmm lots of fun) 1988 Toyota 2wd p/u(DD, blewup 199,000) 1991 Toyota 2ed p/u (sry just cant break these things) 1997 XR70 Honda 1991 Z50(FOR SALE) 1972 Z50 Honda 1970 SWB 350/knucklebuster "The adventure begins and I am confident that there will be no end".

03-09-2003, 02:43 PM	#6
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	Check this current thread: Tilt column Or post some pics. There are quite a few experts on the Steering columns on the board. __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

03-09-2003, 03:35 PM	#7
Gordo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Killingworth, CT. USA Posts: 3,378	There should be a rubber bumper that stops the pedal assembly from retracting to far back, if it's missing that may also be your high pedal problem. __________________ 1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi (retired as of 4/22/03) 1998 S10 short bed 2002 S10 Blazer 1942 Oldsmobile 1958 Massey Harris Pony 1951 Wife Killingworth, Connecticut May those who love us, love us, any of those who do not love us, may God turn their hearts. And if God is unable to turn their hearts, may he turn their ankles so we may know them by their limping. A man who works with his hands is a laborer; a man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman; but a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist.

03-09-2003, 10:15 PM	#8
Steven Sellers Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 692	Well I dont have the rubber bumper thing so Ill find one of those and give it a shot. Good idea on the pics and maybe someone can id the column. I will do that as soon as I borrow my budies digi cam. What area should I focus on for identification? Thx __________________ 2008 Buick Enclave(wifes new non wrecked) 1996 Jeep Cherokee 2002 2500HD 6.0L (traded) 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee(wifes/wrecked) 1977 DJ5 postal jeep(mmm lots of fun) 1988 Toyota 2wd p/u(DD, blewup 199,000) 1991 Toyota 2ed p/u (sry just cant break these things) 1997 XR70 Honda 1991 Z50(FOR SALE) 1972 Z50 Honda 1970 SWB 350/knucklebuster "The adventure begins and I am confident that there will be no end".

03-09-2003, 10:39 PM	#9
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Brake switch Steve, the switch should have two nuts on it. Take one nut off and leave the other on, underneath the dash just above the brake assembly there is a bracket with a hole in it. Slide the switch with the threads up through the bracket and put the nut back on it and adjust it so that when you hit the brake pedal it lets off of the switch and you have brake lights. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.



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