kbryan

Ok, so I'm in the process of doing the swap using the kit from discbrakeswap.com and everything was going smoothly until I went to reinstall the brake pedal.

I am upgrading to power assisted brakes so I had to install the power booster. It bolted on to the stock holes just fine. But now, for some reason the brake pedal is sitting really low, only a couple inches from the floorboard. (Before I started the swap the clutch and brake were even. Now there is a good 3" between them)

Is this just because the braking system isn't pressurized? Should it return to normal position once I do that? It's either that or the push rod going into the power booster is shorter than the one on the old master cylinder....... but from measuring the appear pretty close.

Anyone have any experience with this issue that could help?

Thanks!

guitarman376

So the brakes aren't bled yet? Because if not, the pedal would probably be too low. If the pedal still sits too low after you bleed them, you probably need a longer brake rod. StreetorTrack.com has adjustable ones that look pretty nice.

JMD

I am saying your push rod is too short.

The booster should push the pedal all the way out regardless of the state of bleeding the brakes.

kbryan

All the lines are still open. Brakes lines aren't even run yet. I just mounted the power booster to the firewall and hooked up the brake pedal and noticed this "issue".

I'm just wondering if it will resolve itself once everything is installed, bled, etc or if this is something that is just wrong.

guitarman376

Yea sounds like the pushrod isn't long enough. Check out streetortrack.com for their adjustable one

tx65coupe

I'm also going to say that you need an adjustable pushrod.

degins

Thanks guys, for attempting to help, but the forum should not be the first source of advise on this problem. The OP does not provide enough information for viewers to identify the configuration of the system or to determine a cause of the problem. A call to the vendor (me, 512-947-6718) would be a lot more useful.

FYI, the push rod length is correct, and it is adjustable. Without more info, I guess that the poster is trying to mount the power brake pedal in the same mount location as the original manual pedal. The power brake pedal mounts at a different location. Look for a 3/8" hole bored into each side of the pedal hanger, up near the firewall. Call if you need assistance or if this is not the nature of the problem.

2+2GT

ROFLAO! I remember seeing a wholesale catalog that listed "reptile" emblems for these cars we have that are named after wild American horses.

kbryan

You nailed it...... I tried to mount the new pedal in the old hole and it obviously didn't work so I went back to the old pedal.

Didn't mean to go behind your back....... just thought you would be closed on Sunday.

Thanks again for the help. Loving the look of the new brakes so far...... can't wait to drive it!