Brake Booster Rod Adjustment

[Skrugg]

Hey all,

I just installed a new brake booster. I measured the new booster's rod and it was about .05" shorter than the old booster. I tried adjusting it, but I couldn't get the adjuster to move when I tried turning it. I assume the nut on the end of the rod is what is supposed to rotate?

I went ahead and (stupidly) installed it anyway. I have brakes again, but now they engage much too low. Is there a way to adjust this rod without pulling the booster back out? Any recommendations on a shop that could make this adjustment for me, or advice to make it as painless as possible? My main issue right now is that I can't get a good enough grip on the rod to spin the adjuster.

Thanks!

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[murf]

Sounds to me that you might not of broke the lock nut loose first on the adjustment spot(that is if it has one ) if it doesn't, remove the master cyl ( without disconnecting the lines) and you may have to heat up the adjustment spot with a small torch and break the bolt free.

 

[Skrugg]

Wow, I really overthought this. There was plenty of adjustment available in the brake pedal rod, brakes feel fine now. They'll feel even better when I bleed the system. Thanks for the help!