Changing Brake Pedal Height F100
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Changing Brake Pedal Height F100
Changing Brake Pedal Height 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 F100 F250 F350
Adjust Pedal Height in F100
Adjust Pedal Height in F100 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972
Episode 500
Autorestomod
I have nearly run into two cars driving the F100 recently. The pedal is not set at “normal” pedal height on the 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 F100 F250 F350. This we think is due to the industrial nature of the trucks. The cabs were used all the way up to the F700 series.
We grabbed a pedal out of a ‘71 F100 at our local salvage yard. You could find one possibly in some of the Facebook groups dedicated to the F100 or places like Fordification if you are unlucky enough to have zero old school salvage yards at your disposal.
1. '73-'79 pedal pivot brackets will NOT bolt up into a '67-'72 truck without major dash modifications.
2. '73-'79 pedals will not easily fit the '67-'72 pedal pivot bracket.
Some grinding can be done to make the the '73-'77 pieces fit, but the '78-'79 pedals will just plain not work.
3. (Some) '78-'79 power brake boosters will NOT fit '67-'72 trucks. The '73-'77 versions will fit just fine.
4. '78-'79 power brake boosters will only fit '73-'77 trucks if the '73-'77 brake pedal is also used.
5. 1967 trucks use a one-year-only pivot bracket and booster combination.
For a full break down on the Brake assembly go here: www.fordification.com/tech/cl...
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I always feel like a cartoon character with how far I have to pull my leg back to hit the brake
My 63 car my knee almost hits the steering eheel. And im justvaverage size.
Must fix it too
I did too!
Happy 500th episode!! That's a big deal. I really enjoy the show..thanks! On the F100 pedal...this is genius. It should help tremendously. Thanks for the idea!
Right on!
I have a 1974 F 100, wasn't a problem years ago with the pedal height, now it seems uncomfortable, funny how that works. Keep making videos, they're very worth while.
Thanks, will do!
Quick, easy and cheap! What's not to like? Great video, Thanks for sharing.
You are welcome.
Thank god I found this video! Love your format too!
Glad you like it!
Never even thought about this being an issue...until now. Thanks there guy.
We're here to help.
Oh thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you I have four of these old trucks and I had a guy cut and splice the brake pedal on a very nice 1970 and that just screwed everything all up and I watched this video today and I have went out and done three of my four pick ups and I was able to buy a brake pedal to fix the one that this guy over engineered once again thank you thank you thank you so much and I love all your videos🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
Alan from Idaho
You are welcome. Makes us happy to make others happy!
How Not to Die in a Salvage Yard...man it's been a hot minute but definitely doesn't feel like ten years!
RIGHT!?
Where's your accelerator pedal? LOL..Congrats Jeff on your 500th episode! Thank you for all do for the car community!
Good question! It's around here...somewhere! Thanks for the kind words!
Nice video, looks like an easy fix for my 1971 F100, where I experience the same height problem
I revently did this. Pie is perfect. I removed mine becaise the pivot shaft bushings had ruined the holes, so I installed ball bearings.
It is also good to use a wide car type brake pedal on your auto trans vehicle.
Good job 👍👍
Always enjoy yor stuff🔔🔔🔔
We talked about doing the wide pedal. But are sticking with the truck one.
Thanks! You just saved me a bunch of time and money.
Glad I could help!
It’s been so long since I’ve been to a salvage yard, I really miss it. That truck can didn’t look too hateful
It was a lot more hangry up close.
Awesome idea! I’ll have to put this on the list - way down on the list, but its on there!
Those list...oye...
i need to do this to my falcon after getting my master replaced, so thanx for sharing this easy fix
Glad it helped
There are shorter rods
@@hotrodray6802 yeah i think the previous master must have had one
might look into swapping
Jeff, listen to Cam, you need an accelerator pedal on there. You should have picked one up at the bone yard while you were there. It will make the offset closer. You can also raise the accelerator pedal to be closer as well, that's what I did.
THAT wont keep your knee lower.
@@hotrodray6802 true, but a 5'10" less of an issue for people my size.
The pedal is coming. The pedal placement on the accelerator is good, I think once the pad is on the accelerator it will be heaven.
Congrats!
Thanks!
Never really thought about the pedal being so high. I guess because of my clutch pedal.
But it is!
this is a great idea. in my 71, i adjusted it down with the rod, but the brake light switch doesn't reach the pad anymore. think i'll give this a try .
So far it works great!
Im doing a resto Mod 67 Lincoln 4 door and I installed all after market Baer Brakes and the pedal was riding way to high and this is a simple fix thanks
You are welcome. I'd source a second pedal just in case...
I had a 75 f100 4x4. It was a 360 c6 203 full time 4x4. I wanted to change it. I found a doner truck that was a 67 f100 4x4. I made my 75 a 390 NP435 4spd w/ Dana 21 one spd part time 4x4 & took the pedal assembly & it worked fine in my 75. Also I put a 79 cab on the frame so the 67 pedal assembly worked fine in a 79 cab. No probs. Direct bolt in.
P.S. the 79 cab was from a 2wd.
Moving the master cylinder forward 1/4" to maybe 3/8" will lower pedal noticeably(depending on application, may be easier said than done). Of course if you're dealing with power brakes, the whole assembly must move forward. If needed, a double nutted bolt would extend the stop for brake light switch.
Eons ago I installed a '70 Torino booster support bracket in my '69(didn't have a '69 bracket to match Bendix booster). Raised pedal close to two inches, was all but undrivable. Finally redrilled Midland bracket to match Bendix bolt pattern.
Eh, I just cut the pedal arm, works a treat!
Why not just shorten the push rod ??
I know exactly what you mean about the height of that brake pedal. There were many
occasions where i had to brake in a hurry in my 72 and almost rear ended the vehicle
in front of me. Another thing that used to drive me nuts is the way the steering column
comes up at an angle towards the drivers side window, and not straight out at you.
I've nearly pooped my pants too many times, needed a fix.
Your steering column is angled too!? I always thought there was something wrong with mine and i couldn’t figure out what haha!
I was an ASE master at one time and every time I worked on a Ford I was constantly asking Why, why,why about all the oddities and often another phrase that starts with W when it was a really bad design issue... Ford also loved to use obscure wrench and socket sizes on bolts that no other car company used and then if it was a bolt with a head they were both different sizes.... I guess the ford techs could only afford one set of wrenches back then.
But I will say that brake pedals on many cars today is not always better. Many almost cover the gas pedal with the brake pedal. And there was that time I was driving a 67 Baja bug and my foot got caught between the gas pedal and the floor tunnel. I ran off the road to avoid hitting the car in front of me and nearly ended up stuck in a ditch.
There are so many why's for me too.
My buddies often make fun of me because I to HAVE to paint things before they go back on. LOL
But when you know, you know! Stay strong my brother! Power to the painters!!!
@@AutoRestoMod Hell yeah! LOL
"paint it black and put it back" 👍🍻
I can't seem to take anything apart without sanding, cleaning, painting everything. I even wire wheel all the nuts and bolts. I like the results but it takes a lot longer to get anything done.
I found this video because my 2008 Chevy Malibu's break pedal is too high and it's very uncomfortable. I'm glad this a thing and I wasn't tripping. I hope someone can adjust this for me at a shop or something
I wonder if someone other than a custom shop will even touch that job. Liability could be an issue.
great to know.....
i just thought that people were shorter!
fun fact: I learned how to drive in a all white version of your truck!
and does the yard have any good projects?
maybe a Starliner?
Sadly no Starliners.
@@AutoRestoMod aww...well.. all the better to get one on your channel!
The Autorestomod Spring Starliner Swaree and BYOW potluck dinner
Looking to do this to my '69. Having the same complaint as you did. Any idea of the measurement of the pie piece cut out?
Just ish it and fit it. We removed very little of the metal.
Anyone ever tried this approach with the clutch pedal? My clutch pedal sits even higher than the brake pedal. I can't just lift my leg and put it on the pedal without slamming my leg into the bottom of the steering wheel. I have to lean my leg to the left so it comes up beside the wheel.
I have the same problem.....and I am a bit weak on my leg......but the brake is high for me also.....I made a U. Clamp on a piece of bar stock 1 and half inch tall....am sliding it under the existing bar....and tilting it slightly towards the accelerator... I believe it will work fine and don't have to remove it from truck.. Like them
But once you made the cuts you bent the pedal with what?? Did you heat the pedal to bend it?
Yes, we bent the pedal using some heat. I think we show that in the video.
My 78 F-150 brake is slightly higher. My 74 F-100 is like yours super high brake pedal. My 2004 F-150 brake pedal is about 1 1/2 higher than gas pedal. And the crazy thing it's still uses the same rubber pad as the older trucks🤔
Not sure when they "fixed" it but I think it was in the Bullnose trucks.
But, does this solution not make the pedal hit the floor?
My '62 pedal already comes extremely close to hitting the floor. Maybe, that will change once I get a good bleeding.
Nope. Even with a popped rear circuit (don't tell ma).
So how much is the actual foot pedal off angle now? Hard tell from the video.
Not too bad. I can get you a picture, email me at: jford@autorestomod.com
@@AutoRestoMod No that is ok. I was just wondering. I think that is a great idea, but that just popped into my mind. Glad it worked out for the Golden Ticket. Sorry, I name everything and that is the name I gave your truck. I have a blue and silver 73 mustang that I named Papa Smurf and a red Jeep Grand Cherokee named Sammy after the red rocker Say Hagar. Love your vids and keep it up.
You should have picked up an accelerator pedal while you were at the junkyard.
But, but it is so fun without it! It is coming. When we finalize the seat and door panels, we will be putting new pedals in.
Street rodder drive with "spoons" forever.
eg... Just a flared rod end
If you add gas pad it may be easier.
Yes it will make it better. But by les than 3/4 of an inch.
You now need a new gas pedal and you're all set....
Yep. it is coming.
Couldn't just install an adjustable push-rod?
Nope, not without having to muck with the brake slight switch.
Exactly how much more than 10 yrs ago.? Lol.👍👍👍
10 years 3 months, two days, 12 hours and 10 minutes....🤣
This wouldn't be a problem if you would just learn how to drive the way my wife drives. You need a toggle switch on the dash, up for full throttle, down for full brake.
Ooooh I ain't touching that one...
I hate that about my 63 .
Now you know how to fix it!
Okay you're weird I'm mad don't forget to paint the gas pedal in the floorboard
So like a fine art painting of the gas pedal?
@@AutoRestoMod close enough for government work
Paid promotion AND UA-cam ads....too many interruptions and seems a bit greedy. Just my 2 ¢
Welp, how about I talk to your boss and tell him that what you make seems "too greedy" . Bet that would go over with you like a fart in church huh? I work very hard on these shows; answering questions (both valid and absurd), plus emails, and phone calls. Editing, setting up, and shooting. I have camera people and overhead...just like you. You work, I work, we just get our grub in different ways.
ISSUE.. the PEDAL at the lower position will now NOT FULLY Stroke the master cylinder.. so if you loose one side of the master or one side of the system.. you wont have enough stroke to fully stroke the other side of the master cylinder pistons.
He didn't bend it that much. There's still plenty of stroke.
@@Thirdgen83 i have been a mechanic for 42 years.. that is at least 1/3 stroke less and i owned a 70 F250 for decades.
Nope. I have a ton of room and the bend is below the rod. AND the way the pedal stokes, it goes to the flat part of the firewall not the toe board.
Ford was cheap lol yeah Fords better idea
Apparently so was Porsche...