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I'm trying to remove the pedal assembly off my 86 f150 for a tranny swap and I'm having trouble getting it out. I've removed the brake and clutch linkages to their master cylinders and took all the bolts and nuts off and it won't budge. I know aluminum can fuse to rusted steel and that's what it looks like happened on the 4 studs coming from the booster. Any ideas? Will I have to remove the booster? Thanks Studs from brake booster holding going through the firewall
A few years ago I swapped from auto to manual in my truck & I pushed the booster forward so the studs were back through the firewall & out of the way; but I didn't disconnect any of the hydraulic lines.
It's not the easiest job physically to remove/install that bracket (don't hit it.....they're brittle )
By the time I had swapped it, then connected the clutch linkages, swapped out the shift indicator & reinstalled the steering column, plus cut the trans access hole in the floor.......I think I spent at least as much time working in the cab, as I spent under the truck with the bell housing, clutch, trans & driveshaft.
You need to get under the hood and grab the booster/master cylinder and pull them forward. You can leave the lines connected, just be careful. The pedal assembly needs to slide down from under the dash, no way that is going to happen with those studs in the way and the brake rod in the way.
A few years ago I swapped from auto to manual in my truck & I pushed the booster forward so the studs were back through the firewall & out of the way; but I didn't disconnect any of the hydraulic lines.
It's not the easiest job physically to remove/install that bracket (don't hit it.....they're brittle )
By the time I had swapped it, then connected the clutch linkages, swapped out the shift indicator & reinstalled the steering column, plus cut the trans access hole in the floor.......I think I spent at least as much time working in the cab, as I spent under the truck with the bell housing, clutch, trans & driveshaft.
I'm in the final stages, so I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Thanks
You need to get under the hood and grab the booster/master cylinder and pull them forward. You can leave the lines connected, just be careful. The pedal assembly needs to slide down from under the dash, no way that is going to happen with those studs in the way and the brake rod in the way.
that's stuck pretty good as well. Last night I soaked them in wd 40 and went inside so hopefully I'll have luck today. Thanks
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