I had my brake pedal off last weekend.
1. Before loosening any attaching hardware for the
master cyl/pivot arm...
2. Using a long 1/2" extension and ratchet get under the
truck and loosen the 3/4" self locking nut that holds
the curved pedal arm to the pivot arm 3 to 4 turns.
Make sure that the nut is backed off just enough to
cover the threads on the end of the pedal arm.
3. Press the pedal down and slide a wooden block
between the pivot arm and the floorboard above
it. The block needs to be large enough to keep
the pedal slightly depressed. It will be used as
a "stop" in step 4.
4. Remove the socket and ratchet handle from the extension
used in step 2 and place the female end of the
extension on the nut. The male end ends up going
right past the starter drive on my 57 GMC. A few
firm taps (beat on it good) broke the splined
connection loose. Now remove the nut and pull the
pedal from the pivot.
By the way, have a helper press lightly on the brake pedal when you
are re-assembling this connection. I did not (the first time) and
when I crawled out from under to admire my handy work, I found that
the pedal had jumped a tooth before I got it tight and was leaning to
the right. Had to get back under and do the whole job again.
-----Original Message-----
From: RickK10071@aol.com [mailto:RickK10071@aol.com]
Sent: Thursday, August 05, 1999 9:11 PM
To: oletrucks@autox.team.net
Subject: [oletrucks] Problem with pedals..
I am trying to remove the brake master cyclinder on my 1957 3600. I removed
the bolts and brake lines but I have been unable to get the curved brake
pedal arm coming through the floorboards to separate from the pivot arm that
actuates the master cylinder. It is almost impossible to get an angle where
a
5 lb hammer can be much help. Anyone else know of a way to get this to let
go? I am almost at the point of sawing the brake pedal off of the arm and
trying to reatttach it later. Help!
Rick in Iowa
57 3600 (took 3 trips to get it all home)
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