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Re: [TR] TR6 Brake pedal height

To: Tom Note <tom628@verizon.net>
Subject: Re: [TR] TR6 Brake pedal height
From: John Mitchell <jmitch@snet.net>
Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2008 20:54:51 -0400
Something sounds wrong.  On my 76, with everything rebuilt fairly 
recently,the clutch and brake are almost even.   John Mitchell

Tom Note wrote:
> The brake pedal of our '76 TR6 sits about 2 3/4" below the level of 
> the clutch pedal, and almost  1" below the accelerator pedal. It  
> makes for some awkward pedal action, and I'd like to get it higher. Is 
> the rod into the vacuum booster adjustable, and able to move the pedal 
> up higher at rest? I can't really tell from the Haynes manual. Rotors, 
> pads, rear drums, linings and master cyl. are all new and drums are 
> adjusted as snuggly as prudent, and system bled.  This configuration 
> has existed since we've had the car, and before I did all this brake 
> work.
> Any insights or suggestions appreciated.
>
> Tom _______________________________________________
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