Brake Pedal Shaft - Firewall Hole Question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

tristan · 07-31-2016, 06:06 AM

There is a fairly large circular hole in the firewall of my 1971 Jimmy where the shaft from the brake pedal goes through. Is there supposed to be a grommet or seal there, and if so, can someone point me to a source? I tried to show it in the picture. It is beneath the brake booster assembly and in between the mounting brackets so is hard to see.

**lousyflyer** · 07-31-2016, 06:38 AM

There is supposed to be a rubber boot and the pushrod goes through it. Let's see if I can remember how to do this...http://www.gmcpauls.com/pictures/47-...tpowerbstr.jpg

If the boot is missing, the heated air and fumes from the engine compartment will join you for the ride.

While you're installing that boot, look around and you will usually find several holes of various sizes that used to have rubber parts in them like grommets and the little doodads that hold the firewall insulation up inside the cab. These deteriorate and break apart after 30-40 years.

Wait until it's dark and slide a bright work light under the truck, then go inside and poke your head under the dash. you'll see all kinds of pinholes.

**Grumpy old man** · 07-31-2016, 06:41 AM

Brake rod boot $7.95 at manestruckparts

tristan · 07-31-2016, 07:35 AM

Alas, $10.95 shipping minimum for a $7.95 part, but thanks for pointing me in the right direction.

**GR8-68** · 07-31-2016, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by tristan

Alas, $10.95 shipping minimum for a $7.95 part, but thanks for pointing me in the right direction.

Shipping has become ridiculous, the part doesn't even weigh 16 oz.

**Grumpy old man** · 07-31-2016, 07:45 AM

Call them ,their shipping calculator has been wrong before and they have sent me a refund . Nice mom & pop store with great customer service

07-31-2016, 06:06 AM	#1
tristan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Western PA Posts: 1,295	Brake Pedal Shaft - Firewall Hole Question There is a fairly large circular hole in the firewall of my 1971 Jimmy where the shaft from the brake pedal goes through. Is there supposed to be a grommet or seal there, and if so, can someone point me to a source? I tried to show it in the picture. It is beneath the brake booster assembly and in between the mounting brackets so is hard to see. Attached Images

07-31-2016, 06:38 AM	#2
lousyflyer Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Garden City, GA Posts: 296	Re: Brake Pedal Shaft - Firewall Hole Question There is supposed to be a rubber boot and the pushrod goes through it. Let's see if I can remember how to do this...http://www.gmcpauls.com/pictures/47-...tpowerbstr.jpg If the boot is missing, the heated air and fumes from the engine compartment will join you for the ride. While you're installing that boot, look around and you will usually find several holes of various sizes that used to have rubber parts in them like grommets and the little doodads that hold the firewall insulation up inside the cab. These deteriorate and break apart after 30-40 years. Wait until it's dark and slide a bright work light under the truck, then go inside and poke your head under the dash. you'll see all kinds of pinholes. Last edited by lousyflyer; 07-31-2016 at 06:55 AM.

07-31-2016, 06:41 AM	#3
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Brake Pedal Shaft - Firewall Hole Question Brake rod boot $7.95 at manestruckparts __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

07-31-2016, 07:35 AM	#4
tristan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Western PA Posts: 1,295	Re: Brake Pedal Shaft - Firewall Hole Question Alas, $10.95 shipping minimum for a $7.95 part, but thanks for pointing me in the right direction.

07-31-2016, 07:45 AM	#6
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Brake Pedal Shaft - Firewall Hole Question Call them ,their shipping calculator has been wrong before and they have sent me a refund . Nice mom & pop store with great customer service __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop



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