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Old 06-08-2011, 02:43 PM   #1
55Chev350
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Power Brake Issue

I bought a 55 3100 series body on a 1980 Chevy pickup frame. Everything works good on the truck but the brakes have an issue. I've done a lot of brake systems in my time so I completely rebuilt the brakes and I have a good solid pedal, but the pedal from the 1980 setup only has about 3 inches of travel before it hits the floor. Because of this I'm not getting the full stopping power from the brakes. The pedal needs to be moved out about 2-3 inches. I've thought about cutting the pedal and rewelding it in a position that gets it higher off the floor or a longer rod form the pedal to the booster. Haven't fully though on the last one yet so I'm not sure if that would work. Any other suggestions would be appreciated.

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Old 06-08-2011, 03:00 PM   #2
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Re: Power Brake Issue

Basic geometry problem as you stated. Only question is does the pedal have the travel to move with the extra rod length or are there stop that need adjusted? Will it affect the stop light switch if there is one? I would go that route with and adjustible length rod so you can fine tune it. Cutting the pedal is a get it right or cut again solution.
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