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**First c10** · 01-14-2013, 01:34 AM

Just replaced the power booster and m/c the PO updated to a power booster or just added a power booster. But when I took the booster and brackets off the firewall to install new and replace the boot. When I took the rod loose from the pedal the threaded rod end was only holding by 2 threads. Thank god for the jam nut being tight. So I tightened the rod ends about another 3/8". So now my pedal is close to the same height as the gas pedal please see picture. The m/c and booster is for a stock 72 I haven't finished the brake job on the front and rear yet but I want to know what the best height for the pedal ?
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JimKshortstep4x4 · 01-14-2013, 09:22 AM

When installed with power brakes the brake pedal height is close to the accelerator height. Outside of making another longer rod the height you have is normal.

Jim

**First c10** · 01-15-2013, 12:08 AM

Ok thanks I will adjust the rod as the last thing.
Thanks
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01-14-2013, 01:34 AM	#1
First c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Banos CA Posts: 2,705	Brake pedal height Just replaced the power booster and m/c the PO updated to a power booster or just added a power booster. But when I took the booster and brackets off the firewall to install new and replace the boot. When I took the rod loose from the pedal the threaded rod end was only holding by 2 threads. Thank god for the jam nut being tight. So I tightened the rod ends about another 3/8". So now my pedal is close to the same height as the gas pedal please see picture. The m/c and booster is for a stock 72 I haven't finished the brake job on the front and rear yet but I want to know what the best height for the pedal ? Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door 1956 Chevy 210 4 Door 1970 K20 LWB project the Hulk build w/Supercharged 4.8L-ly2/4L60E HULK BUILD 1970 C10 Yellow/White Deluxe LWB w/ 5.3L-LC9/6L80E 1968 K10 LWB Dark green my son calls it "THE HULK Jr"HULK JR SOLD GO GO!!!

01-14-2013, 09:22 AM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Brake pedal height When installed with power brakes the brake pedal height is close to the accelerator height. Outside of making another longer rod the height you have is normal. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

01-15-2013, 12:08 AM	#3
First c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Banos CA Posts: 2,705	Re: Brake pedal height Ok thanks I will adjust the rod as the last thing. Thanks Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door 1956 Chevy 210 4 Door 1970 K20 LWB project the Hulk build w/Supercharged 4.8L-ly2/4L60E HULK BUILD 1970 C10 Yellow/White Deluxe LWB w/ 5.3L-LC9/6L80E 1968 K10 LWB Dark green my son calls it "THE HULK Jr"HULK JR SOLD GO GO!!!



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