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Old 05-16-2019, 08:16 AM   #1
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Brake Pedal Push Rod Suggestions

looking for the best option. i installed an 8-inch power booster and need the rod from there to the brake assembly.
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Old 05-16-2019, 11:26 AM   #2
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Re: Brake Pedal Push Rod Suggestions

Most folks just lengthen the stock rod. If you go to the FAQ section under the part on power brakes there are lots of info on how folks have done it. There are also threads on drilling the mounting hole on the pedal 1" lower to improve the ratio.
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Old 05-17-2019, 12:43 AM   #3
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Re: Brake Pedal Push Rod Suggestions

Here's a couple of possibility's

https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Unive...Long,9330.html

https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Wilwo...it,136383.html

https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speed...od,296871.html

https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Forge...-Rod,1539.html

https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Unive...Heim,9329.html
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Old 05-17-2019, 12:52 AM   #4
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Re: Brake Pedal Push Rod Suggestions

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Most folks just lengthen the stock rod. If you go to the FAQ section under the part on power brakes there are lots of info on how folks have done it. There are also threads on drilling the mounting hole on the pedal 1" lower to improve the ratio.
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Old 05-17-2019, 09:09 AM   #5
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Re: Brake Pedal Push Rod Suggestions

I just recently replaced the MC/booster assembly on my brother's '65. I made sure to order a unit that had the adjustable rod included and relocated the hole like other's have mentioned. On a couple of others, the existing rod was modified.
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Old 05-22-2019, 11:05 AM   #6
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Re: Brake Pedal Push Rod Suggestions

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Most folks just lengthen the stock rod. If you go to the FAQ section under the part on power brakes there are lots of info on how folks have done it. There are also threads on drilling the mounting hole on the pedal 1" lower to improve the ratio.
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hmmmm, I missed this step. 1" lower? What kind of difference does it make? If you push the MC all the way is it just for a better pedal feel?
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Old 05-22-2019, 01:06 PM   #7
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Re: Brake Pedal Push Rod Suggestions

It usually fixes a pedal ratio problem - read this: https://techtalk.mpbrakes.com/brake-...rd-brake-pedal
and/or this: https://techtalk.mpbrakes.com/how-to...ng-pedal-ratio
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Old 05-23-2019, 09:36 PM   #8
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