Changing Brake Pedal Height F100

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    Changing Brake Pedal Height F100
    Changing Brake Pedal Height 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 F100 F250 F350
    Adjust Pedal Height in F100
    Adjust Pedal Height in F100 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972
    Episode 500
    Autorestomod
    I have nearly run into two cars driving the F100 recently. The pedal is not set at “normal” pedal height on the 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 F100 F250 F350. This we think is due to the industrial nature of the trucks. The cabs were used all the way up to the F700 series.
    We grabbed a pedal out of a ‘71 F100 at our local salvage yard. You could find one possibly in some of the Facebook groups dedicated to the F100 or places like Fordification if you are unlucky enough to have zero old school salvage yards at your disposal.
    1. '73-'79 pedal pivot brackets will NOT bolt up into a '67-'72 truck without major dash modifications.
    2. '73-'79 pedals will not easily fit the '67-'72 pedal pivot bracket.
    Some grinding can be done to make the the '73-'77 pieces fit, but the '78-'79 pedals will just plain not work.
    3. (Some) '78-'79 power brake boosters will NOT fit '67-'72 trucks. The '73-'77 versions will fit just fine.
    4. '78-'79 power brake boosters will only fit '73-'77 trucks if the '73-'77 brake pedal is also used.
    5. 1967 trucks use a one-year-only pivot bracket and booster combination.
    For a full break down on the Brake assembly go here: www.fordificat...
    jford@autorestomod.com
    www.patreon.com/gasolinemedia
    Parts:
    www.npdlink.com/
    Bushing, Brake And Clutch Pedal Support: 2471-1
    www.npdlink.co...

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  • @theovallas
    @theovallas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Happy 500th episode!! That's a big deal. I really enjoy the show..thanks! On the F100 pedal...this is genius. It should help tremendously. Thanks for the idea!

  • @ronniebaxter4924
    @ronniebaxter4924 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have a 1974 F 100, wasn't a problem years ago with the pedal height, now it seems uncomfortable, funny how that works. Keep making videos, they're very worth while.

  • @Spaceplant109
    @Spaceplant109 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I always feel like a cartoon character with how far I have to pull my leg back to hit the brake

    • @hotrodray6802
      @hotrodray6802 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      My 63 car my knee almost hits the steering eheel. And im justvaverage size.
      Must fix it too

    • @AutoRestoMod
      @AutoRestoMod  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I did too!

  • @alanbellkey4592
    @alanbellkey4592 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you I have four of these old trucks and I had a guy cut and splice the brake pedal on a very nice 1970 and that just screwed everything all up and I watched this video today and I have went out and done three of my four pick ups and I was able to buy a brake pedal to fix the one that this guy over engineered once again thank you thank you thank you so much and I love all your videos🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
    Alan from Idaho

    • @AutoRestoMod
      @AutoRestoMod  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are welcome. Makes us happy to make others happy!

  • @amiamso
    @amiamso 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Quick, easy and cheap! What's not to like? Great video, Thanks for sharing.

  • @justinkrause5129
    @justinkrause5129 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Never even thought about this being an issue...until now. Thanks there guy.

  • @propatriabellum
    @propatriabellum 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks! You just saved me a bunch of time and money.

    • @AutoRestoMod
      @AutoRestoMod  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad I could help!

  • @jimgreen2489
    @jimgreen2489 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video, looks like an easy fix for my 1971 F100, where I experience the same height problem

  • @simcard027
    @simcard027 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i need to do this to my falcon after getting my master replaced, so thanx for sharing this easy fix

    • @AutoRestoMod
      @AutoRestoMod  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad it helped

    • @hotrodray6802
      @hotrodray6802 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      There are shorter rods

    • @simcard027
      @simcard027 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hotrodray6802 yeah i think the previous master must have had one
      might look into swapping

  • @DavidM-nf6fl
    @DavidM-nf6fl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Jeff, listen to Cam, you need an accelerator pedal on there. You should have picked one up at the bone yard while you were there. It will make the offset closer. You can also raise the accelerator pedal to be closer as well, that's what I did.

    • @hotrodray6802
      @hotrodray6802 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      THAT wont keep your knee lower.

    • @DavidM-nf6fl
      @DavidM-nf6fl 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hotrodray6802 true, but a 5'10" less of an issue for people my size.

    • @AutoRestoMod
      @AutoRestoMod  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The pedal is coming. The pedal placement on the accelerator is good, I think once the pad is on the accelerator it will be heaven.

  • @jeffrob073
    @jeffrob073 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s been so long since I’ve been to a salvage yard, I really miss it. That truck can didn’t look too hateful

    • @AutoRestoMod
      @AutoRestoMod  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was a lot more hangry up close.

  • @waynewhisnand6157
    @waynewhisnand6157 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How Not to Die in a Salvage Yard...man it's been a hot minute but definitely doesn't feel like ten years!

  • @hotrodray6802
    @hotrodray6802 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I revently did this. Pie is perfect. I removed mine becaise the pivot shaft bushings had ruined the holes, so I installed ball bearings.
    It is also good to use a wide car type brake pedal on your auto trans vehicle.
    Good job 👍👍
    Always enjoy yor stuff🔔🔔🔔

    • @AutoRestoMod
      @AutoRestoMod  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      We talked about doing the wide pedal. But are sticking with the truck one.

  • @joncaskey7742
    @joncaskey7742 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank god I found this video! Love your format too!

  • @markshalloup3569
    @markshalloup3569 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where's your accelerator pedal? LOL..Congrats Jeff on your 500th episode! Thank you for all do for the car community!

    • @AutoRestoMod
      @AutoRestoMod  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good question! It's around here...somewhere! Thanks for the kind words!

  • @yeboscrebo4451
    @yeboscrebo4451 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome idea! I’ll have to put this on the list - way down on the list, but its on there!

  • @jesseduke694
    @jesseduke694 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had a 75 f100 4x4. It was a 360 c6 203 full time 4x4. I wanted to change it. I found a doner truck that was a 67 f100 4x4. I made my 75 a 390 NP435 4spd w/ Dana 21 one spd part time 4x4 & took the pedal assembly & it worked fine in my 75. Also I put a 79 cab on the frame so the 67 pedal assembly worked fine in a 79 cab. No probs. Direct bolt in.

    • @jesseduke694
      @jesseduke694 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      P.S. the 79 cab was from a 2wd.

  • @TheRavenGroupeLincolnContinent
    @TheRavenGroupeLincolnContinent 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im doing a resto Mod 67 Lincoln 4 door and I installed all after market Baer Brakes and the pedal was riding way to high and this is a simple fix thanks

    • @AutoRestoMod
      @AutoRestoMod  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are welcome. I'd source a second pedal just in case...

  • @johnp1966
    @johnp1966 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this is a great idea. in my 71, i adjusted it down with the rod, but the brake light switch doesn't reach the pad anymore. think i'll give this a try .

    • @AutoRestoMod
      @AutoRestoMod  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So far it works great!

  • @mark98070
    @mark98070 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I know exactly what you mean about the height of that brake pedal. There were many
    occasions where i had to brake in a hurry in my 72 and almost rear ended the vehicle
    in front of me. Another thing that used to drive me nuts is the way the steering column
    comes up at an angle towards the drivers side window, and not straight out at you.

    • @AutoRestoMod
      @AutoRestoMod  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've nearly pooped my pants too many times, needed a fix.

    • @yeboscrebo4451
      @yeboscrebo4451 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Your steering column is angled too!? I always thought there was something wrong with mine and i couldn’t figure out what haha!

  • @stephenhotzjustdriveit
    @stephenhotzjustdriveit 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Never really thought about the pedal being so high. I guess because of my clutch pedal.

  • @theinfernalcraftsman
    @theinfernalcraftsman 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was an ASE master at one time and every time I worked on a Ford I was constantly asking Why, why,why about all the oddities and often another phrase that starts with W when it was a really bad design issue... Ford also loved to use obscure wrench and socket sizes on bolts that no other car company used and then if it was a bolt with a head they were both different sizes.... I guess the ford techs could only afford one set of wrenches back then.
    But I will say that brake pedals on many cars today is not always better. Many almost cover the gas pedal with the brake pedal. And there was that time I was driving a 67 Baja bug and my foot got caught between the gas pedal and the floor tunnel. I ran off the road to avoid hitting the car in front of me and nearly ended up stuck in a ditch.

    • @AutoRestoMod
      @AutoRestoMod  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      There are so many why's for me too.

  • @tombryant1104
    @tombryant1104 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Moving the master cylinder forward 1/4" to maybe 3/8" will lower pedal noticeably(depending on application, may be easier said than done). Of course if you're dealing with power brakes, the whole assembly must move forward. If needed, a double nutted bolt would extend the stop for brake light switch.
    Eons ago I installed a '70 Torino booster support bracket in my '69(didn't have a '69 bracket to match Bendix booster). Raised pedal close to two inches, was all but undrivable. Finally redrilled Midland bracket to match Bendix bolt pattern.

    • @AutoRestoMod
      @AutoRestoMod  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Eh, I just cut the pedal arm, works a treat!

    • @hotrodray6802
      @hotrodray6802 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why not just shorten the push rod ??

  • @shaniceshinaul8925
    @shaniceshinaul8925 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I found this video because my 2008 Chevy Malibu's break pedal is too high and it's very uncomfortable. I'm glad this a thing and I wasn't tripping. I hope someone can adjust this for me at a shop or something

    • @AutoRestoMod
      @AutoRestoMod  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I wonder if someone other than a custom shop will even touch that job. Liability could be an issue.

  • @cheyennedogsoldiers
    @cheyennedogsoldiers 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My buddies often make fun of me because I to HAVE to paint things before they go back on. LOL

    • @AutoRestoMod
      @AutoRestoMod  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      But when you know, you know! Stay strong my brother! Power to the painters!!!

    • @cheyennedogsoldiers
      @cheyennedogsoldiers 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AutoRestoMod Hell yeah! LOL

    • @TheSaxon25
      @TheSaxon25 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      "paint it black and put it back" 👍🍻

    • @scottcorwin3483
      @scottcorwin3483 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I can't seem to take anything apart without sanding, cleaning, painting everything. I even wire wheel all the nuts and bolts. I like the results but it takes a lot longer to get anything done.

  • @mycontinental3611
    @mycontinental3611 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My 78 F-150 brake is slightly higher. My 74 F-100 is like yours super high brake pedal. My 2004 F-150 brake pedal is about 1 1/2 higher than gas pedal. And the crazy thing it's still uses the same rubber pad as the older trucks🤔

    • @AutoRestoMod
      @AutoRestoMod  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not sure when they "fixed" it but I think it was in the Bullnose trucks.

  • @keithfirebird7618
    @keithfirebird7618 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congrats!

  • @scottcorwin3483
    @scottcorwin3483 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Anyone ever tried this approach with the clutch pedal? My clutch pedal sits even higher than the brake pedal. I can't just lift my leg and put it on the pedal without slamming my leg into the bottom of the steering wheel. I have to lean my leg to the left so it comes up beside the wheel.

    • @PaulPippinjr-ev2wi
      @PaulPippinjr-ev2wi 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have the same problem.....and I am a bit weak on my leg......but the brake is high for me also.....I made a U. Clamp on a piece of bar stock 1 and half inch tall....am sliding it under the existing bar....and tilting it slightly towards the accelerator... I believe it will work fine and don't have to remove it from truck.. Like them

  • @clevelandmaker386
    @clevelandmaker386 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great to know.....
    i just thought that people were shorter!
    fun fact: I learned how to drive in a all white version of your truck!
    and does the yard have any good projects?
    maybe a Starliner?

    • @AutoRestoMod
      @AutoRestoMod  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sadly no Starliners.

    • @clevelandmaker386
      @clevelandmaker386 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AutoRestoMod aww...well.. all the better to get one on your channel!
      The Autorestomod Spring Starliner Swaree and BYOW potluck dinner

  • @brianwaskow5910
    @brianwaskow5910 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You should have picked up an accelerator pedal while you were at the junkyard.

    • @AutoRestoMod
      @AutoRestoMod  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      But, but it is so fun without it! It is coming. When we finalize the seat and door panels, we will be putting new pedals in.

    • @hotrodray6802
      @hotrodray6802 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Street rodder drive with "spoons" forever.
      eg... Just a flared rod end

  • @RalphSampson...
    @RalphSampson... 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    But, does this solution not make the pedal hit the floor?
    My '62 pedal already comes extremely close to hitting the floor. Maybe, that will change once I get a good bleeding.

    • @AutoRestoMod
      @AutoRestoMod  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nope. Even with a popped rear circuit (don't tell ma).

  • @rambler429
    @rambler429 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looking to do this to my '69. Having the same complaint as you did. Any idea of the measurement of the pie piece cut out?

    • @AutoRestoMod
      @AutoRestoMod  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just ish it and fit it. We removed very little of the metal.

  • @saulnungaray3671
    @saulnungaray3671 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    But once you made the cuts you bent the pedal with what?? Did you heat the pedal to bend it?

    • @AutoRestoMod
      @AutoRestoMod  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, we bent the pedal using some heat. I think we show that in the video.

  • @slick-px4pq
    @slick-px4pq 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This wouldn't be a problem if you would just learn how to drive the way my wife drives. You need a toggle switch on the dash, up for full throttle, down for full brake.

    • @AutoRestoMod
      @AutoRestoMod  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ooooh I ain't touching that one...

  • @domfer2540
    @domfer2540 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you add gas pad it may be easier.

    • @AutoRestoMod
      @AutoRestoMod  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes it will make it better. But by les than 3/4 of an inch.

  • @TonyV_in_the_OC
    @TonyV_in_the_OC 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Paid promotion AND TH-cam ads....too many interruptions and seems a bit greedy. Just my 2 ¢

    • @AutoRestoMod
      @AutoRestoMod  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Welp, how about I talk to your boss and tell him that what you make seems "too greedy" . Bet that would go over with you like a fart in church huh? I work very hard on these shows; answering questions (both valid and absurd), plus emails, and phone calls. Editing, setting up, and shooting. I have camera people and overhead...just like you. You work, I work, we just get our grub in different ways.

  • @stevepearson7745
    @stevepearson7745 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So how much is the actual foot pedal off angle now? Hard tell from the video.

    • @AutoRestoMod
      @AutoRestoMod  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not too bad. I can get you a picture, email me at: jford@autorestomod.com

    • @stevepearson7745
      @stevepearson7745 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AutoRestoMod No that is ok. I was just wondering. I think that is a great idea, but that just popped into my mind. Glad it worked out for the Golden Ticket. Sorry, I name everything and that is the name I gave your truck. I have a blue and silver 73 mustang that I named Papa Smurf and a red Jeep Grand Cherokee named Sammy after the red rocker Say Hagar. Love your vids and keep it up.

  • @Paulie1232
    @Paulie1232 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You now need a new gas pedal and you're all set....

  • @hotrodray6802
    @hotrodray6802 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Exactly how much more than 10 yrs ago.? Lol.👍👍👍

    • @AutoRestoMod
      @AutoRestoMod  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      10 years 3 months, two days, 12 hours and 10 minutes....🤣

  • @Thirdgen83
    @Thirdgen83 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Couldn't just install an adjustable push-rod?

    • @AutoRestoMod
      @AutoRestoMod  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nope, not without having to muck with the brake slight switch.

  • @davidedwards5048
    @davidedwards5048 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The same as Range rove 2000

  • @danielrickel8807
    @danielrickel8807 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I hate that about my 63 .

    • @AutoRestoMod
      @AutoRestoMod  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Now you know how to fix it!

  • @trkinwithmikey
    @trkinwithmikey 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Okay you're weird I'm mad don't forget to paint the gas pedal in the floorboard

    • @AutoRestoMod
      @AutoRestoMod  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      So like a fine art painting of the gas pedal?

    • @trkinwithmikey
      @trkinwithmikey 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AutoRestoMod close enough for government work

  • @waynep343
    @waynep343 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    ISSUE.. the PEDAL at the lower position will now NOT FULLY Stroke the master cylinder.. so if you loose one side of the master or one side of the system.. you wont have enough stroke to fully stroke the other side of the master cylinder pistons.

    • @Thirdgen83
      @Thirdgen83 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He didn't bend it that much. There's still plenty of stroke.

    • @waynep343
      @waynep343 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Thirdgen83 i have been a mechanic for 42 years.. that is at least 1/3 stroke less and i owned a 70 F250 for decades.

    • @AutoRestoMod
      @AutoRestoMod  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nope. I have a ton of room and the bend is below the rod. AND the way the pedal stokes, it goes to the flat part of the firewall not the toe board.

  • @sixtyfourchebby4507
    @sixtyfourchebby4507 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ford was cheap lol yeah Fords better idea

    • @AutoRestoMod
      @AutoRestoMod  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Apparently so was Porsche...