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Re: Brake pedal height
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Originally Posted by Robert Crandall
The original poster does not mention how much pedal remains when the brakes are applied. I think that measurement will tell him how much he can give up. My 1950 GMC matches poster TX3100Guy's at 9" at rest. With brakes applied I have only 3" remaining for wear, etc. I am not willing to give any of that up, so I will not consider shortening the pedal. My truck is dual master cylinder with front disc brake conversion.
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I have to believe that a lot of people are spoiled by late model cars that have pedals that are only 4 or so inches off the floor and when they get in an old rig it becomes a challenge because they have to lift their foot higher.
In my 77 C 30 or the 77 f250 I am using as a daily driver it is an effort to raise my foot to get on the clutch pedal. You actually have to think about lifting your foot high enough. I think that is what is going on here and would be the same with me if I were to drive my 48 right now, It's a lot different then the BMW or Monte Carlo.
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My ongoing truck projects:
48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six.
71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant.
77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.
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