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**GOPAPA** · 10-10-2010, 07:25 PM

I am putting in a new brake boot and want ideas how to do it.. without taking to much apart..

I have pictures here to help you point out and explain to me just how to do so.. and also can you tell me where I can buy a new bolt that the brake peddle pivots on.? I assume it's a bolt with a collar on it so the nut will tighten only to the collar and not stop the peddle from being free swinging..

thx gopapa Larry

**LockDoc** · 10-10-2010, 10:58 PM

Larry,

The bolt is called a shoulder bolt. I will see if I have an extra one. Here is a picture of what you are looking for.

LockDoc

**GOPAPA** · 10-11-2010, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

Larry,

The bolt is called a shoulder bolt. I will see if I have an extra one. Here is a picture of what you are looking for.

LockDoc

Thxs Leon ,,I found a shoulder bolt with threads and a nut /and a hole for a cotter key in my parts box for this truck...
..I put it in and it fits but would need a couple of washers to keep it tight out to the cotter key.

..one part will ride on the threads /the other part will ride on the shoulder..Is the one that you have pictured made with a shoulder wide enough for both the push rod and brake lever to ride on? And does the bolt you have pictured for me have threads along with a cotter key hole?

Not sure this is the exact bolt for this connection is the reason I ask.. larry

**LockDoc** · 10-12-2010, 08:47 AM

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The shoulder fits in the flat end of the rod and sets against the side of the brake pedal arm. There should be a washer, lock washer, nut , and cotter key. You shouldn't need any other washers as the nut doesn't need to be out to the cotter key. It is just there so if the nut loosens up it can't come all the way off. The bolt tightens up against the brake pedal arm and the only movement should be the end of the rod pivoting on the shoulder of the bolt....

LockDoc

**GOPAPA** · 10-12-2010, 10:55 AM

That means that the bolt I have is the one that goes there .. thanks again for the step by step info .. GP

**LockDoc** · 10-12-2010, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by GOPAPA

That means that the bolt I have is the one that goes there .. thanks again for the step by step info .. GP

No problem Larry...

LockDoc

10-10-2010, 07:25 PM	#1
GOPAPA Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,452	Need advice on how to put new brake boot in I am putting in a new brake boot and want ideas how to do it.. without taking to much apart.. I have pictures here to help you point out and explain to me just how to do so.. and also can you tell me where I can buy a new bolt that the brake peddle pivots on.? I assume it's a bolt with a collar on it so the nut will tighten only to the collar and not stop the peddle from being free swinging.. thx gopapa Larry

10-10-2010, 10:58 PM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,395	Re: Need advice on how to put new brake boot in Larry, The bolt is called a shoulder bolt. I will see if I have an extra one. Here is a picture of what you are looking for. LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

10-12-2010, 08:47 AM	#4
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,395	Re: Need advice on how to put new brake boot in - The shoulder fits in the flat end of the rod and sets against the side of the brake pedal arm. There should be a washer, lock washer, nut , and cotter key. You shouldn't need any other washers as the nut doesn't need to be out to the cotter key. It is just there so if the nut loosens up it can't come all the way off. The bolt tightens up against the brake pedal arm and the only movement should be the end of the rod pivoting on the shoulder of the bolt.... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 10-12-2010 at 08:51 AM.

10-12-2010, 10:55 AM	#5
GOPAPA Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,452	Re: Need advice on how to put new brake boot in That means that the bolt I have is the one that goes there .. thanks again for the step by step info .. GP



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