[Chevelle-list] brake pedal rod adjustment

[DK239 at aol.com]

I don't know how they got the pin in. There are a couple of braces in the  
way and the steering column.The only way I can reach the rod is with a pair of  
long needle nose pliers. I'm thinking if I take the MC loose I can turn the 
rod  back in. May be wishful thinking.
 
David  Blanton

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In a message dated 5/21/2008 11:56:31 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
bad66chevelle454 at aol.com writes:

David,

That's odd. I had  no problem at all getting to it on mine. I even have a 
clutch pedal. How did  you get the pin in there? What else is in the way of you 
getting the pin out?  I know when I did mine, I took the drivers bucket seat 
out. Its so easy to  take 4 bolts out and be able to lay under the dash without 
being a  contortionist. 





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From: DK239 at aol.com
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Sent: Wed, 21 May 2008 8:51 am
Subject: Re:  [Chevelle-list] brake pedal rod adjustment


I tried, I can get the clip off (barely) but there is not enough room to  get 
the pin out. I can't even get my hand on any of the parts.
 
David Blanton

Anglers Choice  
Fishing Team  

 
In a message dated 5/21/2008 11:48:23 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, 
_bad66chevelle454 at aol.com_ (mailto:bad66chevelle454 at aol.com)   writes:

David,

Your problem is  under the dash, like you suspect. You need to take the pin 
out of the  clevis, and adjust the clevis in(towards the firewall) about a 
1/8th inch.  You need to have a little bit of play right there, otherwise it will 
lock up  just like you described. It's a pretty common problem people have 
when  upgrading their master cylinder/boosters. You should have plenty of space  
under the dash. I adjusted it under the dash on my 66. Good  luck-

-Tim King-





-----Original Message-----
From: _DK239 at aol.com_ (mailto:DK239 at aol.com) 
To: _chevelle-list at chevelles.net_ (mailto:chevelle-list at chevelles.net) 
Sent:  Wed, 21 May 2008 8:18 am
Subject: [Chevelle-list] brake pedal rod  adjustment


I had a Willwood master cylinder installed on my 66 chevelle w/non  power 
front disc/rear drum. The brakes lock up after about a mile of  driving. I 
checked the brake pedal rod and it has been adjusted all the way  out which I'm 
pretty sure is what is causing my problem. I tried to adjust  the rod under the 
dash but I can't get to it. Can I take the master cylinder  loose and adjust it 
from under the hood?
 
David Blanton

Anglers Choice  
Fishing Team



 
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