Wayne, It looks like the push rod is too short, how is the pedal position in
the truck?
Lee
----- Original Message -----
From: "wayne osborne" <wayne@chevytrucks.org>
To: <oletrucks@Autox.Team.Net>
Sent: Monday, November 08, 2004 5:52 AM
Subject: [oletrucks] disc brake upgrade
> Well it seems I keep running into issues with the non power disc upgrade
> kit from --ahemm Jim Carters--ARGGGG....
> I got the old master cylinder out and setting up the new, I've got the m/c
> mounted to the adapter plate but seems something is out of alignment. The
> rod that connects stock pedal to the master cylinder seems to be all
> wrong, when pushing the brakes the rod binds up and the pedal doesn't
> return to home position. There is a spring that should pull it back, i
> know, but this is not the case here. You can tell there is a mechanical
> bind, is not in the m/c as without the rod the m/c is smooth. Seems
> something is out of alignment with either their bracket. WE'll it'll be
> another call to them today. Also where the stock pedal arm fits in the
> bracket, i have about 1/4 inch of side to side play. Anyone who has done
> this upgrade, did you m/c pedal assembly look better that this one.. By
> the way, i haven't painted cleaned up items yet..Here's a couple links to
> what i'm referring to..
> http://www.chevytrucks.org/temp/mastercylinder.jpg
> http://www.chevytrucks.org/temp/mastercylinder1.jpg
> http://www.chevytrucks.org/temp/mastercylinder2.jpg
> http://www.chevytrucks.org/temp/mastercylinder3.jpg
>
> --wayne
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> Wayne Osborne
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> http://www.chevytrucks.org/wayne
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