I also bought one of your tool for adjusting my 68 Mustang master cylinder and brake booster. It made it easier to adjust the booster pin. Great little tool to have. Thanks for a great investment.
Amazing video. This is by far the best explanation of the power booster and master cylinder adjustment. The cut away is superb and emphasize the critical need for detail. Simply fantastic, thank you
This is by far the single best explanation of adjusting the rod..I’m a DVET and can’t do much R&R anymore after turning a wrench for 30yrs..plus no one wanted a crippled tech..anyway I let someone build a truck for me for the first time, and they installed a 9inch booster instead of the 11 it came with ,and there’s no space for the 11 anymore..but it’s got wilwood set up, and the peddle has to be pumped twice before I get brakes , I made them bleed it twice ..I installed a vac canister , got a little better..they had to install a adapter plate for the booster to be mounted ..while it won’t effect the pin on the master I’m thinking maybe the distance from the booster and the brake peddle adjustment rod....I’m going to adjust the booster pin first ,and see if that helps ..great video..
Man i love these old master cylinders,when it comes to bench bleeding them its a breeze, i have one in my car that has a little snout and inside of the snout it has a damn plunger for the low brake fluid sensor so they are just about impossible to bench bleed by sticking hoses in them, once you try to plunge them the brake fluid goes everywhere, i do have this tool shown in the video and i love it!!
Great video, just got your tool for my 1979 280zx wilwood brake upgrade, pin needed to come out about 1/4". Going to bleed brakes again and check pedal 👍👍
Great video and super tool. I bought the tool to use with a Datsun 240Z I am restoring but have an aftermarket brake booster. I know your video and ads say the tool is for the 68-76 Corvette but the tool looks exactly like the one that Baer Brakes and Master Power brakes sell for twice the price and they advertise it as universal for all cars so I took a chance that your tool is the same. Just used it tonight but won't have a chance to drive the car for a week or so but I'm pretty sure it worked great.
Thanks for this video ! Maybe it's the cause of my problem. I've installed a booster on my 68 Camaro ( front disc rear drums ), and now it brakes a lot at half pedal.
The booster pushrod moves awfully easily with just your fingers. I'm no expert but I think it could use some blue Loctite on the threads to keep it from vibrating out of adjustment.
some master cyls have a longer extension ..which means that the longer legs of the tool would have to go to the mastercyl so the tool works opposite for my dodge ram booster/master cyl so I have to pull the pin out and turn it around to get the round end to the master cyl........are these tools specific to model/make or can they work on any model/make?.....and a feeler gauge should be used along with the tool to get the correct gap right? ANOTHER POINT IS SOME BOOSTERS HAVE THE PIN INSIDE RATHER THAN PROTRUDING LIKE THE ONE YOURE DEMONSTRATING THERE, SO THE LONGER SIDE OF THE PIN HAS TO BE USED TO REACH THE PIN . some instructions are saying 20 thous is necessary to pevent preload
This is amazing !!! Would you consider it universal> ? BY that I mean can I use this on a 1966 mustang to setup a power brake booster and master cylinder ? Thanks in advance,. If YES , I am ordering !!!
Can you possibly do a video showing your reproduction 1968-72 Corvette Power Brake Booster compared to an original? I see it being sold by the various resellers, such as ZIP, CC, Ecklers, etc., but none offer the date stamping. I also notice that the Booster Vacuum fitting is not correct
We made this Brake Booster as per GM-Bendix prints. Dating this booster is not easy because we powder coat the cases early on in the assembly process. If we were to hold some cases back for dating, it would be a lot of work to then powder coat it and then assemble. In reference to the check valve, there are several takes on what is correct according to the NCRS manuals from 1968-76 Corvettes. You can email us at sales@cssbinc.com
@@cssbinc1 I have a early 1970 with the original Booster and master cylinder. The booster is actually dated 12/19/1969. It does not have the Master Cylinder weep slot, like your reproduction. The Booster check valve has a square symbol at its center.
You are the same guy that bought my tool on Amazon, Right? You returned it, Right? It does not say anything on the item page that it is for your car. Not sure if it fits your car, but I do have measurements on a picture on Amazon, Ebay and our website. You will have to use the measurements and compare to your car.
@@cssbinc1 Yes. Maybe I didn't have it centered correctly on the master cylinder. The true measure for a particular vehicle hinges on the rod length in the tool. I'm not sure if the rod length specs would be the same in all vehicles (universal), for foreign and domestic cars. I'm willing to give the tool another try since I may not have correctly centered on the master cylinder. I will take a look at the measurements on Amazon. Getting this right is so important I have delayed mounting my new master cylinder on the rebuilt booster. Thanks!
I bought this one on Amazon: RACOONA Brake Adjustment Tool,Brake Booster Push Rod Adjustment Tool,Car Accessories Brake Booster Magnet Design,Master Cylinder Push Rod Length Gauge for Adjustable Braking Distance of Brake Pedal
Excellent demonstration! I'm having the opposite issue with a brake upgrade I'm doing on a Fiero. I suspect that my piston push rod is too short. I bought an oversized booster for an S10 truck and I'm mating it to the stock master cylinder. The booster has a fixed length floating removable push rod. I have turned the web upside down in search of an adjustable length push rod to use in its place. Can anyone point me in the direction of such a part? I already have a copy of your nifty tool on order.
Martin, We have that type pin on our "to do" list. You can have someone cut the pin in a lathe, drill and tap each cut piece and put a long thread rod with 2 nuts to tighten up when you get the right length or you can stack small washers to get the proper length. I suggest using Red loctite when you are all finished to hold tight.
@@sterlinthegreat Thanks for getting back to me. Obviously, I’ll have to make the measurement (once the tool gets here) before proceeding. I my know someone that can do the machine work.
I recently purchased this tool due to an online recommendation. I tried it on my master cylinder, but the pin is too short to contact the bottom of the piston well. Is there a longer pin available?
Are you starting with the booster or master cylinder? After 40 years, I’ve never heard your issue. Even if it is not a Corvette, I do not think there is a piston deeper than a corvette Mc piston. Call us on Monday 352-554-5470 est
vdoublenickel Application 1978 Chevy Monte Carlo V8 5.0, Very low brake pedal. Replaced MC, Booster, Rear brake shoes, drums, wheel cylinder, Front brake rubber line, calipers and pads. Still very low brake pedal. Bought your handy tool to check master cylinder rod clearance/distance. Distance to booster shaft. It is within limits. I suspect the booster rod length. Any suggestions out there.
Was the pedal always low? I have another video Part 1 & 2 about spongy brake pedal using a level on top of the master cylinder to find out where the trapped air is. you can email me at sales@cssbinc.com
I received this tool in the mail today. Can confirm using it in reverse worked for my 2008 Nissan Frontier. I flipped the round point over to the booster side. Drop the pin into the master cylinder, put the H shap to base of master cylinder, locked pin, flipped it over to master cylinder side placed H to base of booster, remaining pin showed me what I needed to cut off on booster rod. Make sure to cut short so you can leave the small gap(account for your cut wheel thickness. Work as described here just opposite sides. Nissan booster r not adjustable. I purchased wrong booster that had the downhill decent control plug or off road package. The rod was to long locking my brakes up. I tossed the box and was unable to return booster. This tool saved me 136$
Saw a video where this tool doesn’t work…….. saout on master cylinder was too long for tool to measure…..it looked like mechanic should have turned it around
What would happen if the rod was adjusted to long ? years ago I rebuilt my mustang Brakes and Motor ? My pedal is Hard ,,very little power assist ? At first I thought it was due to lack of Vacum ??? I know i increased the length of rod .. What do you think ? I have about 12 inches of Vacum ?
Question. Couldn’t we use a feeler gauge to measure that the length between the brake booster and the tool is 0.020 ? Instead of using a paper like you said.
@@sterlinthegreat it's an extension rod basically. it goes on the master side and it fills in the hole. also, my booster came with two different length rods. i actually didn't need it. i just used the longer rod.
Replaced everything in my entire brake system, asked numerous mechanics. No one even mentioned this adjustment!
I also bought one of your tool for adjusting my 68 Mustang master cylinder and brake booster. It made it easier to adjust the booster pin. Great little tool to have. Thanks for a great investment.
Amazing video. This is by far the best explanation of the power booster and master cylinder adjustment. The cut away is superb and emphasize the critical need for detail. Simply fantastic, thank you
This is by far the single best explanation of adjusting the rod..I’m a DVET and can’t do much R&R anymore after turning a wrench for 30yrs..plus no one wanted a crippled tech..anyway I let someone build a truck for me for the first time, and they installed a 9inch booster instead of the 11 it came with ,and there’s no space for the 11 anymore..but it’s got wilwood set up, and the peddle has to be pumped twice before I get brakes , I made them bleed it twice ..I installed a vac canister , got a little better..they had to install a adapter plate for the booster to be mounted ..while it won’t effect the pin on the master I’m thinking maybe the distance from the booster and the brake peddle adjustment rod....I’m going to adjust the booster pin first ,and see if that helps ..great video..
Man i love these old master cylinders,when it comes to bench bleeding them its a breeze, i have one in my car that has a little snout and inside of the snout it has a damn plunger for the low brake fluid sensor so they are just about impossible to bench bleed by sticking hoses in them, once you try to plunge them the brake fluid goes everywhere, i do have this tool shown in the video and i love it!!
Thank you sir...
I've been looking so long
for the explaination like this
You made me get through inside that darkness 📌 pin ..
On my first (and only) Corvette, I bought all CSSB brake parts and have been very impressed with everything. Definitely an upgrade!
Great video, just got your tool for my 1979 280zx wilwood brake upgrade, pin needed to come out about 1/4". Going to bleed brakes again and check pedal 👍👍
I put a Nickle between my booster rod and piston, it won't slide and I didn't fool with any measuring. Works good
Great explanation! Thanks for taking the time to show.
Great video and super tool. I bought the tool to use with a Datsun 240Z I am restoring but have an aftermarket brake booster. I know your video and ads say the tool is for the 68-76 Corvette but the tool looks exactly like the one that Baer Brakes and Master Power brakes sell for twice the price and they advertise it as universal for all cars so I took a chance that your tool is the same. Just used it tonight but won't have a chance to drive the car for a week or so but I'm pretty sure it worked great.
Good to hear! Hope you can enjoy your Ride.
Awesome explanation and comments. Great video.
I just purchased your tool from Amazon. I’m hoping I can use it to adjust the pushrod on my 2000 Toyota 4Runner’s brake booster.
Did it work on your Toyota? I just ordered one for my 1990 Toy pickup. According to the measurements, it seems it should work.
If you are going to use a gasket between the master and booster, don't forget to include it when measuring the depth of the master push rod.
Excellent explanation
I like it. Very clever tool. Much easier than using caliper or machinist rule.
That’s great. My Mustang has a adapter on it. So do I put the adapter on the master cylinder to get the correct size.?.
Thank you very much for your video! I just bought your tool!
Thanks for this video ! Maybe it's the cause of my problem. I've installed a booster on my 68 Camaro ( front disc rear drums ), and now it brakes a lot at half pedal.
Got mine, can't wait to give it a try.
Great!!
Thank you ! this vdo make me understand how push rod work
The booster pushrod moves awfully easily with just your fingers. I'm no expert but I think it could use some blue Loctite on the threads to keep it from vibrating out of adjustment.
Thanks now I understand
Very good and thank you
That a great tool!!!
what an excellent idea you are truly a genius . Is this tool on the market and is there an application for Ford F150's
some master cyls have a longer extension ..which means that the longer legs of the tool would have to go to the mastercyl so the tool works opposite for my dodge ram booster/master cyl so I have to pull the pin out and turn it around to get the round end to the master cyl........are these tools specific to model/make or can they work on any model/make?.....and a feeler gauge should be used along with the tool to get the correct gap right? ANOTHER POINT IS SOME BOOSTERS HAVE THE PIN INSIDE RATHER THAN PROTRUDING LIKE THE ONE YOURE DEMONSTRATING THERE, SO THE LONGER SIDE OF THE PIN HAS TO BE USED TO REACH THE PIN . some instructions are saying 20 thous is necessary to pevent preload
Our email is sales@cssbinc.com. You can send pics of your booster and MC so I can wrap my head around your project. Yes, 20 thousandths is good gap.
That's brilliant!...😎
This is amazing !!! Would you consider it universal> ? BY that I mean can I use this on a 1966 mustang to setup a power brake booster and master cylinder ? Thanks in advance,. If YES , I am ordering !!!
Can you possibly do a video showing your reproduction 1968-72 Corvette Power Brake Booster compared to an original? I see it being sold by the various resellers, such as ZIP, CC, Ecklers, etc., but none offer the date stamping. I also notice that the Booster Vacuum fitting is not correct
We made this Brake Booster as per GM-Bendix prints. Dating this booster is not easy because we powder coat the cases early on in the assembly process. If we were to hold some cases back for dating, it would be a lot of work to then powder coat it and then assemble. In reference to the check valve, there are several takes on what is correct according to the NCRS manuals from 1968-76 Corvettes. You can email us at sales@cssbinc.com
@@cssbinc1 I have a early 1970 with the original Booster and master cylinder. The booster is actually dated 12/19/1969. It does not have the Master Cylinder weep slot, like your reproduction. The Booster check valve has a square symbol at its center.
Is it ok to do this process before mounting booster and master cylinder. I'm doing a disc brake conversion on 63 C10 truck
Yes, but make sure the pedal is not engaging when you install on truck.
@@cssbinc1 ok thank you purchased device from Amazon received it yesterday received it before expected delivery date
Thank you
I’m installing a kit on a 1964 c10
Will the tool work with my vehicle? i have a 1987 jaguar xj6, 4.2l. will the tool work on this older British car?
You are the same guy that bought my tool on Amazon, Right? You returned it, Right? It does not say anything on the item page that it is for your car. Not sure if it fits your car, but I do have measurements on a picture on Amazon, Ebay and our website. You will have to use the measurements and compare to your car.
@@cssbinc1 Yes. Maybe I didn't have it centered correctly on the master cylinder. The true measure for a particular vehicle hinges on the rod length in the tool. I'm not sure if the rod length specs would be the same in all vehicles (universal), for foreign and domestic cars. I'm willing to give the tool another try since I may not have correctly centered on the master cylinder. I will take a look at the measurements on Amazon. Getting this right is so important I have delayed mounting my new master cylinder on the rebuilt booster. Thanks!
whats the name of that measueing tool
I bought this one on Amazon:
RACOONA Brake Adjustment Tool,Brake Booster Push Rod Adjustment Tool,Car Accessories Brake Booster Magnet Design,Master Cylinder Push Rod Length Gauge for Adjustable Braking Distance of Brake Pedal
Will this tool work for a 1969 Camaro with power disc brakes?
Yes. It will work for a wide variety of MCs and boosters.
Excellent demonstration! I'm having the opposite issue with a brake upgrade I'm doing on a Fiero. I suspect that my piston push rod is too short. I bought an oversized booster for an S10 truck and I'm mating it to the stock master cylinder. The booster has a fixed length floating removable push rod. I have turned the web upside down in search of an adjustable length push rod to use in its place. Can anyone point me in the direction of such a part? I already have a copy of your nifty tool on order.
Martin, We have that type pin on our "to do" list. You can have someone cut the pin in a lathe, drill and tap each cut piece and put a long thread rod with 2 nuts to tighten up when you get the right length or you can stack small washers to get the proper length. I suggest using Red loctite when you are all finished to hold tight.
@@sterlinthegreat Thanks for getting back to me. Obviously, I’ll have to make the measurement (once the tool gets here) before proceeding. I my know someone that can do the machine work.
I recently purchased this tool due to an online recommendation. I tried it on my master cylinder, but the pin is too short to contact the bottom of the piston well. Is there a longer pin available?
Are you starting with the booster or master cylinder? After 40 years, I’ve never heard your issue. Even if it is not a Corvette, I do not think there is a piston deeper than a corvette Mc piston. Call us on Monday 352-554-5470 est
vdoublenickel Application 1978 Chevy Monte Carlo V8 5.0, Very low brake pedal. Replaced MC, Booster, Rear brake shoes, drums, wheel cylinder, Front brake rubber line, calipers and pads. Still very low brake pedal. Bought your handy tool to check master cylinder rod clearance/distance. Distance to booster shaft. It is within limits. I suspect the booster rod length. Any suggestions out there.
Was the pedal always low? I have another video Part 1 & 2 about spongy brake pedal using a level on top of the master cylinder to find out where the trapped air is. you can email me at sales@cssbinc.com
Hi, I have a problem with my CPP disk break conversion kit.
My car is a 1965 buick skylark,
Will that tool work for my application?
Thank you!
Not sure. Go to our website www.cssbinc.com. The measurements are on that item page.
Hi, where can I get that tool? or what is it called?... I looked on your website but couldn't find it.
Thanks for sharing this video
Cheers
Brett.
Brett, the part number is BB-Tool. We have them on our website; cssbinc.com, ebay & Amazon.
Thank you :).
What is your address and what is the total price of that tool , thankyou
Would this work backwards on a nissan? The master cylinder rod sticks out on my frontier and the booster rod is more inside the booster.
I received this tool in the mail today. Can confirm using it in reverse worked for my 2008 Nissan Frontier. I flipped the round point over to the booster side. Drop the pin into the master cylinder, put the H shap to base of master cylinder, locked pin, flipped it over to master cylinder side placed H to base of booster, remaining pin showed me what I needed to cut off on booster rod. Make sure to cut short so you can leave the small gap(account for your cut wheel thickness. Work as described here just opposite sides.
Nissan booster r not adjustable. I purchased wrong booster that had the downhill decent control plug or off road package. The rod was to long locking my brakes up. I tossed the box and was unable to return booster. This tool saved me 136$
Not sure as I am not familiar with that type, sorry.
I need that tool
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would your tool work on a 1988 f250? and do you even still make those tools?
Not sure if it would. I have the measurements on Ebay and Amazon
@@cssbinc1 ok thanks i will check it out
Saw a video where this tool doesn’t work…….. saout on master cylinder was too long for tool to measure…..it looked like mechanic should have turned it around
What would happen if the rod was adjusted to long ? years ago I rebuilt my mustang Brakes and Motor ? My pedal is Hard ,,very little power assist ? At first I thought it was due to lack of Vacum ??? I know i increased the length of rod .. What do you think ? I have about 12 inches of Vacum ?
Thanks
Question. Couldn’t we use a feeler gauge to measure that the length between the brake booster and the tool is 0.020 ? Instead of using a paper like you said.
You can
Can i get this tool for my ln106 hilux
There should be a picture on our Amazon & Ebay listing of the tool with measurements to check against your booster.
what if you just use the booster adapter?
What is a "booster adapter"? 352-554-5470
Lol yeah what is that, 30yrs turning a wrench never heard of one..
@@sterlinthegreat it's an extension rod basically. it goes on the master side and it fills in the hole. also, my booster came with two different length rods. i actually didn't need it. i just used the longer rod.
Tool for mustang 68
If your booster has an adjustable pin like in the video, it should work. Send us a pic of your pin. sales@cssbinc.com
That looks like the Chrysler 79' 360 booster I got under my dodge hood.... ? Anyone ?
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