How do i adjust the brake booster rod? (1 Viewer)

[rc51kid]

How do i adjust the brake booster rod? I have a good bit of peddle play in my brake peddle. The brakes work great, no other problems in a healthy brake system. I did replace the booster about 6 months ago and the extra travel in the peddle has been there ever since. I have been told i can adjust the rod length behind the master cylinder. Picture i have seen looks like there is a rod with a nut on it. Do i turn the rod or the nut? I imagine i need to turn the rod out but some pictures show that the nut is what gets turned out. Just not sure of what exactly i am doing.

 

[inkpot]

The nut is there to lock up the rod. Loosen it a half turn or so, and then you can turn the rod to make it longer. Do NOT make it too long or it will get too tight!

 

[rc51kid]

Thanks. It was simple once i opened it up. Also i propped something on the brake pedal to make the rod accessible. I marked it with a sharpie and gave it one full turn. Better, but needs more. The truck will still easily role if i take my foot of the brake in neutral on mostly flat ground. So i dont think there is any pressure in the brake system and it still has plenty of free travel on the peddle.