Brake pedal too high

[Ron_Hall]

Hi guys.. Since swapping to power brakes, my brake pedal seems higher off the floor. Can anyone tell me the height of theirs? ...Is it adjustable?

Thanks
Ron

[390FE1972]

My truck has power disk brakes on it from the factory, and my pedal is very high as well, hopefully someone can chime in on this to give us some relief. Here are three threads that talk about pedal height from the past:

https://www.fordification.com/forum/vie ... =5&t=43043
https://www.fordification.com/forum/vie ... =5&t=38627
https://www.fordification.com/forum/vie ... =5&t=86619

Regards

[pcmdub]

My 71 F100 XLT with PB has an adjustment behind the pedal at the firewall. I adjusted the pedal height to bottom out about 1/2" before the floor and it matches the gas pedal height perfectly. My gas pedal is about 1/2" higher than stock too because I changed the linkage to fit the fuel injection manifold.

[Ron_Hall]

My 71 F100 XLT with PB has an adjustment behind the pedal at the firewall. I adjusted the pedal height to bottom out about 1/2" before the floor and it matches the gas pedal height perfectly. My gas pedal is about 1/2" higher than stock too because I changed the linkage to fit the fuel injection manifold.

pcmdub, thanks for the reply. can you give a little more detail on how you adjusted it?

Also, Thanks to the other that replied

Ron

[pcmdub]

My brake pedal has a fitting behind it to just shorten the rod. Not sure if it is stock or a previous owner welded it in but it looks factory. Here is a pic.

Brake Adjustment.jpg

[bellamor]

Using a pair of pliers, twist the push rod in a clockwise direction to increase the height of the brake pedal. If you need to lower the brake pedal you can do so by twisting the push rod counter clockwise.

[Ron_Hall]

Using a pair of pliers, twist the push rod in a clockwise direction to increase the height of the brake pedal. If you need to lower the brake pedal you can do so by twisting the push rod counter clockwise.

Is that the shaft that comes from the brake booster? Would there be enough adjustment on the stop light switch?
Thanks
Ron

[pcmdub]

Yes, it leads to the booster. For the brake light switch, you can move it, or you can add a spacer on the other side to flip the switch closed. Either works. I suggest moving it to avoid issues.

[Ron_Hall]

Yes, it leads to the booster. For the brake light switch, you can move it, or you can add a spacer on the other side to flip the switch closed. Either works. I suggest moving it to avoid issues.

pcmdub, Thanks.. I was afraid of that, mine is a solid rod. I guess I could cut and thread it like that one or maybe I can buy one already made.
Thanks again
Ron