What should the height of the brake pedal be?
What should the height of the brake pedal be?
It should move about 1/8 to 1/4 of an inch before it starts to engage the brakes. If the pedal has no free play then it is constantly engaging the brakes, causing them to drag and wear prematurely. If there is too much play the brakes will feel soft and mushy. Slip under the dashboard on the drivers side and look up at the brake pedal.
Where is the push rod on the brake pedal?
Some imported cars, however, have gas and brake pedals at the same height. You need to know where the brake push rod is before you can adjust the height of the brake pedal. At the right side of the brake pedal is a rod that is connected to the brake pad level through the floor of your car into the engine. This is the brake push rod.
How much do you push on the brake pedal?
Push on the brake pedal with your fingers and note how much free play there is in the pedal. It should move about 1/8 to 1/4 of an inch before it starts to engage the brakes.
What happens if your brake pedal is too low?
Your brake pedal is one of the most important components of your vehicle. If it’s set too high or too low, your ability to stop your car may be compromised. Braking too late or too soon can result in accidents and serious injuries or worse.
Is the gas pedal the same height as the brake pedal?
Some imported cars, however, have gas and brake pedals at the same height. You need to know where the brake pushrod is before you can adjust the height of the brake pedal.
How are manual brakes different from power brakes?
Rather than reusing the power brake pedal, or requiring you to modify your power brake pedal arm to correct the mechanical leverage ratio, MM designed a pedal arm with the proper ratio for manual brakes. This is the key to avoiding excessive pedal effort. The MM arm is much stiffer than the OEM Ford pedal arms.
What was the ratio of brakes in a 1994 Mustang?
The MMBAK-13 kit for 1994-95 Mustangs has a ratio of 5.32:1. These are the ratios when the MM pedal pad is in the stock position on the pedal arm. The ratio can be increased or decreased slightly by changing the pedal’s position on the arm. Q: Should I use an aftermarket master cylinder instead of a direct replacement Mustang unit?
How do you increase the height of the brake pedal?
Using a pair of pliers, twist the pushrod 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 counterclockwise. The last step is to tighten the nut that you previously removed.
