• Mustang Forums
  • 1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk-
  • Classic Mustang Specific Tech

Clutch and brake pedals unequal

  • Thread starter Thread starter hipobuzz
  • Start date Start date Jul 31, 2008
H

hipobuzz

Member
Jul 22, 2007
48
0
6
Jul 31, 2008
#1
  • Jul 31, 2008
  • #1

I am converting a '67 auto to a T-5. The brake pedal I bought from Modern Driveline is 2.5 in. longer than the clutch pedal I bought from Chocostang. I plan to call both tomorrow but maybe somebody knows the answer to the mystery. The brake pedal is 16 in. from the center of the shaft to the bottom of the pedal. The clutch is 13.5 in.
Also I have bought a needle-bearing set up for the pedal support. It has arrived and looks totally trick but I can't figure out how to remove the pot metal bushings from the pedal support.
Help.
Hipobuzz
 
T

tomstir

Founding Member
Jun 28, 2000
342
0
0
San Jose
Jul 31, 2008
#2
  • Jul 31, 2008
  • #2
I just pounded the pot metal bushings out with a hammer on mine...this is on a 64-66...don't know if they are the same material as yours....on your other post about headers (hedders) clearing the MD cable....I can't believe that Bruce and the guys don't know what headers will clear..odd
 
H

hipobuzz

Member
Jul 22, 2007
48
0
6
Aug 1, 2008
#3
  • Aug 1, 2008
  • #3
Talked to Dan Chockley (Sp?) at Chocostang. They provided the brake pedal. Maybe I'm the only one who didn't know this, but the power-assist brake pedal IS longer by 2.5 in. It does not use the same shaft as the clutch. It pivots on a 7/16th bolt that goes thru a hole high on the pedal support, near the firewall. Apparently, this reduces the mechanical advantage to the power booster. I assembled it this morning and now the pedals are even. Thanks to Dan.
I used a cut-off wheel to trim the bushing as close to the pedal support as I could. Then (in a vise) I hammered a big screwdriver into the space between the flange (inside the support) and levered out the bushing. No apparent damage to the pedal support. The Modern Driveline bearing carriers work beautifully.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

Drivetrain Clutch Pedal Bushings - When to Replace?
  • AeroCoupe
  • Jan 13, 2023
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
9
Views
3K
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Jan 24, 2023
AeroCoupe
Progress Thread "Alter Ego" White 1993 LX 5.0 5spd
  • idareu
  • Sep 9, 2024
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 2 3
Replies
42
Views
2K
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Feb 19, 2025
idareu
SN Mustang Magnum T56 swap
  • revhead347
  • May 24, 2024
  • 1994 - 1995 Specific Tech
Replies
15
Views
6K
1994 - 1995 Specific Tech Jun 28, 2026
GearHeadGuy
L
Clutch brake pedal problems 1965 Mustang
  • Lost in the 50's
  • Jul 7, 2020
  • Classic Mustang Specific Tech
Replies
3
Views
1K
Classic Mustang Specific Tech Jul 8, 2020
dennis112
Progress Thread 88 Notched Fox
  • NotchedGarage
  • Jul 15, 2023
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
12
Views
2K
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Jun 21, 2024
Flyboy60
F
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk-
  • Classic Mustang Specific Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?