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jlituco · 01-10-2015, 06:58 PM

Hey guys! Just got my C10 today and my brake pedal was really far out, it is manual brakes. I have to keep my foot on the brake pedal but it is light and soft which triggers the brake light so it stays on while driving. Is there anyway I can adjust the travel? Thanks guys!

NC_John · 01-10-2015, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jlituco

Hey guys! Just got my C10 today and my brake pedal was really far out, it is manual brakes. I have to keep my foot on the brake pedal but it is light and soft which triggers the brake light so it stays on while driving. Is there anyway I can adjust the travel? Thanks guys!

Fix the brakes. Either you have a leak, need to exchange the fluid or your pads/shoes are worn out. You can't adjust the pedal for feel.

jlituco · 01-10-2015, 08:29 PM

Its manual brakes, i plan on changing it to power brakes with a booster will that help? Sorry this is my first project car and im not very handy but hopefully i will learn from this c10.

NC_John · 01-10-2015, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jlituco

Its manual brakes, i plan on changing it to power brakes with a booster will that help? Sorry this is my first project car and im not very handy but hopefully i will learn from this c10.

If you have a problem with the brakes (and I guess you do based on the soft pedal), going to power won't make it any better. How does the fluid look?

midniteblues · 01-10-2015, 09:51 PM

your pedal looks way too high off the floor.
i bet your missing the square bracket that has the pedal bumpers on it.

jlituco · 01-10-2015, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by midniteblues

your pedal looks way too high off the floor.
i bet your missing the square bracket that has the pedal bumpers on it.

Do you know of any site I could get the bracket off of i've searched around and failed lol. Do i need to buy a whole new brake pedal assembly?

midniteblues · 01-10-2015, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jlituco

Do you know of any site I could get the bracket off of i've searched around and failed lol. Do i need to buy a whole new brake pedal assembly?

there is a parts board on this very site.
i bet a wtb ad would get you one.
although you need to be a member

Lee H · 01-10-2015, 11:10 PM

The factory service manual has a very good section on pedal travel and how to adjust. This is assuming everything else is working correctly. I recommend getting your system up to snuf and upgrading from there. A stock system in great shape will stop your truck so fast it will be scary.

NC_John · 01-11-2015, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Lee H

The factory service manual has a very good section on pedal travel and how to adjust. This is assuming everything else is working correctly. I recommend getting your system up to snuf and upgrading from there. A stock system in great shape will stop your truck so fast it will be scary.

I stand corrected. I didn't realize their was actually an adjustment on the brake pedal. But like you said, it's for travel. It won't correct a soft or spongy pedal.

jlituco · 01-11-2015, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by NC_John

I stand corrected. I didn't realize their was actually an adjustment on the brake pedal. But like you said, it's for travel. It won't correct a soft or spongy pedal.

It's soft till about half way(probably where the brake pedal should actually be)then it has resistance like a normal brake should feel. Will check the manual to see what I can do. Thanks guys!

Willys47 · 01-11-2015, 01:13 PM

is there a return spring broken or missing ?

jlituco · 01-11-2015, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Willys47

is there a return spring broken or missing ?

To be honest I have no clue, I just bought the truck yesterday and it is my first project so idk where things are lol

65standard · 01-11-2015, 07:54 PM

Install the missing bracket first, then go from there.

jlituco · 01-11-2015, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 65standard

Install the missing bracket first, then go from there.

Is the bracket anywhere in this pic?

65standard · 01-11-2015, 08:42 PM

Yes, it is the plate that has the two rubber pedal bumpers on it.

Look at this thread. The second picture is the plate you're missing.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654941

65standard · 01-11-2015, 08:52 PM

This...

jlituco · 01-11-2015, 10:01 PM

Ahh the pedal bumper got it! I'll order that right now. Oh and Here's the C10 I bought!

Lee H · 01-11-2015, 11:26 PM

Nice looking truck!

yuccales · 01-12-2015, 07:55 AM

Good looking rig. Good looking wheels.

NC_John · 01-12-2015, 11:34 AM

nice truck.

hamjet · 01-12-2015, 11:49 AM

Aint this a great site? A lotta very helpful gents...

jlituco · 01-12-2015, 01:24 PM

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Aint this a great site? A lotta very helpful gents...

Definitely! Im absolutely grateful the people on this forum are awesome. Gonna be bugging this forum for more help soon lol!

01-10-2015, 06:58 PM	#1
jlituco Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 10	Brake pedal travel adjustment Hey guys! Just got my C10 today and my brake pedal was really far out, it is manual brakes. I have to keep my foot on the brake pedal but it is light and soft which triggers the brake light so it stays on while driving. Is there anyway I can adjust the travel? Thanks guys! Attached Images

01-10-2015, 08:29 PM	#3
jlituco Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 10	Re: Brake pedal travel adjustment Its manual brakes, i plan on changing it to power brakes with a booster will that help? Sorry this is my first project car and im not very handy but hopefully i will learn from this c10.

01-10-2015, 09:51 PM	#5
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: Brake pedal travel adjustment your pedal looks way too high off the floor. i bet your missing the square bracket that has the pedal bumpers on it. __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.

01-10-2015, 11:10 PM	#8
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,139	Re: Brake pedal travel adjustment The factory service manual has a very good section on pedal travel and how to adjust. This is assuming everything else is working correctly. I recommend getting your system up to snuf and upgrading from there. A stock system in great shape will stop your truck so fast it will be scary. __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

01-11-2015, 01:13 PM	#11
Willys47 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Nanaimo B.C. Posts: 604	Re: Brake pedal travel adjustment is there a return spring broken or missing ? __________________ I was hooked on these trucks since 1982 when I drove my budys fathers 1968 Custum GMC 396 automatic dana 60 rear with a power lock diff what a ride more fun then we will we can ever tell!!

01-11-2015, 07:54 PM	#13
65standard Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Coal City, IL Posts: 695	Re: Brake pedal travel adjustment Install the missing bracket first, then go from there. __________________ Tony Nicholas @ Midwest Metal Masters 1953 Chevy 3100 392 Hemi w/727 & 9” Ford 1985 Chevy C/10 6.0L 4L80 373 locker

01-11-2015, 08:42 PM	#15
65standard Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Coal City, IL Posts: 695	Re: Brake pedal travel adjustment Yes, it is the plate that has the two rubber pedal bumpers on it. Look at this thread. The second picture is the plate you're missing. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654941 __________________ Tony Nicholas @ Midwest Metal Masters 1953 Chevy 3100 392 Hemi w/727 & 9” Ford 1985 Chevy C/10 6.0L 4L80 373 locker Last edited by 65standard; 01-11-2015 at 08:49 PM.

01-11-2015, 08:52 PM	#16
65standard Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Coal City, IL Posts: 695	Re: Brake pedal travel adjustment This... Attached Images __________________ Tony Nicholas @ Midwest Metal Masters 1953 Chevy 3100 392 Hemi w/727 & 9” Ford 1985 Chevy C/10 6.0L 4L80 373 locker

01-11-2015, 10:01 PM	#17
jlituco Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 10	Re: Brake pedal travel adjustment Ahh the pedal bumper got it! I'll order that right now. Oh and Here's the C10 I bought! Attached Images

01-11-2015, 11:26 PM	#18
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,139	Re: Brake pedal travel adjustment Nice looking truck! __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

01-12-2015, 07:55 AM	#19
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,609	Re: Brake pedal travel adjustment Good looking rig. Good looking wheels.

01-12-2015, 11:34 AM	#20
NC_John Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 1,639	Re: Brake pedal travel adjustment nice truck. __________________ 1970 C-10 LWB "Blu" Instagram (current build pictures) 70_nc_c10

01-12-2015, 11:49 AM	#21
hamjet Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South Westerlo, New York Posts: 1,325	Re: Brake pedal travel adjustment Aint this a great site? A lotta very helpful gents... __________________ Thanks, Joe.. 1969 C/10, 348 C.I., 3X2 bbl. V8, 2004r , LWB.



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