whats this for on the brake pedal? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Dropt72Shortbed · 02-17-2003, 06:00 PM

theres a shaft that the pedal assembly is on, to the outside theres this braket that swings 360degrees and pretty much looks like its doing nothing at the moment. whats it for? and how do remove this whole shaft with the braket on it?

Dropt72Shortbed · 02-17-2003, 06:01 PM

view from underneath

jmanz69 · 02-17-2003, 06:07 PM

That was for a clutch. Your truck was a stick at some point in it's life.

67pro-street · 02-17-2003, 06:08 PM

its for your clutch linkage if you have a stick shift truck.

Dropt72Shortbed · 02-17-2003, 06:12 PM

yea the truck used to be a 6cyl 3spd. i was wondering what it was doing there as it seemed to serve no purpose

crazy longhorn · 02-17-2003, 06:14 PM

Just unbolt it & pull it out.....it serves no purpose if you have an auto trans(the brake peddle will stay in place on a hollow tube )....crazyL

67cst · 02-17-2003, 07:45 PM

has anyone ever gone from a 3spd pr 4spd to auto? i am and my brake and throttle are so close together, has anyone moved the brake over or do you guys usually leave them

VDOG · 02-17-2003, 07:45 PM

Did you keep the same rearend when you change engines?
Im in Gardena, got any spare parts?

knucklebuster · 02-17-2003, 07:53 PM

good question 69cst i'm doing the same and haven't thought about the closeness of the pedals

Dropt72Shortbed · 02-17-2003, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by VDOG
Did you keep the same rearend when you change engines?
Im in Gardena, got any spare parts?

i didnt do the swap, some previous owner in the past must have done it. rear end is a 12 bolt 3.73 posi no way to tell if its original or not, my glove box options sticker was removed when the dip**** previous owner painted the truck himself.

slam33 · 02-17-2003, 10:58 PM

I did the stick to auto and left the brake where it's at. I don't think there was a differant pedel for autos.

smokekiki · 02-18-2003, 09:39 AM

I moved my pedal over about 3in by heating near the top of the arm,bend to the left,and then heat near the pedal to make the pedal strait.

02-17-2003, 06:00 PM	#1
Dropt72Shortbed Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Huntington Beach CA Posts: 678	whats this for on the brake pedal? theres a shaft that the pedal assembly is on, to the outside theres this braket that swings 360degrees and pretty much looks like its doing nothing at the moment. whats it for? and how do remove this whole shaft with the braket on it? Attached Images

02-17-2003, 06:01 PM	#2
Dropt72Shortbed Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Huntington Beach CA Posts: 678	view from underneath Attached Images

02-17-2003, 06:14 PM	#6
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	Just unbolt it & pull it out.....it serves no purpose if you have an auto trans(the brake peddle will stay in place on a hollow tube )....crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

02-17-2003, 07:45 PM	#7
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,302	has anyone ever gone from a 3spd pr 4spd to auto? i am and my brake and throttle are so close together, has anyone moved the brake over or do you guys usually leave them __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

02-17-2003, 07:53 PM	#9
knucklebuster Failure is NOT an option! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: greenwood s.c. Posts: 811	good question 69cst i'm doing the same and haven't thought about the closeness of the pedals __________________ House payment or truck parts?????.........why does life have to be so complicated? 1969 Chevy Shortbed Fleetside 1969 Camaro ps pb a/c(drove in high school now it's just a yard ornament,but it's next on the list for resto) 1990 Ni$$an hardbody( daily beater that has been really beaten!) 1999 Grand Am GT(wifes ride...never buy a pontiac!!Trust Me)

02-17-2003, 06:07 PM	#3
jmanz69 Careful, they attack... Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Waterford, MI, USA Posts: 1,107	That was for a clutch. Your truck was a stick at some point in it's life.

02-17-2003, 06:08 PM	#4
67pro-street Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 218	its for your clutch linkage if you have a stick shift truck.

02-17-2003, 06:12 PM	#5
Dropt72Shortbed Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Huntington Beach CA Posts: 678	yea the truck used to be a 6cyl 3spd. i was wondering what it was doing there as it seemed to serve no purpose

02-17-2003, 07:45 PM	#8
VDOG Grand PooBaa Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: LA, CA Posts: 5,302	Did you keep the same rearend when you change engines? Im in Gardena, got any spare parts?

02-17-2003, 10:58 PM	#11
slam33 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Long Beach, Ca Posts: 1,432	I did the stick to auto and left the brake where it's at. I don't think there was a differant pedel for autos. __________________ 71 LWB 350/350still working on it but it's going tp be sweet. www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html " TARGET=_blank>http://www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html?1004806705410 </A>

02-18-2003, 09:39 AM	#12
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	I moved my pedal over about 3in by heating near the top of the arm,bend to the left,and then heat near the pedal to make the pedal strait. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

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