Brake Booster to pedal???

Hey guys, I have spent the last few hours looking through the past forums about brake boosters, I think my eyes are bleeding. I couldn't find anything like my problem. Maybe it is an easy fix and I am asking a dumb question. I purchased a disc brake conversion kit for my 64 lesabre. The old brake booster has an eyelet that connects it to the pedal, the new booster has a threaded rod. Do they make something that I can use to connect it to the pedal, or do I need to get a new pedal assembly? Has anyone had to figure this problem out?

 

A trip to a good auto parts store,should give you some ideas. Pretty simple, just a threaded eyelet,with a jamnut. A grade 8 bolt to the pedal, or stud. I used a few washers, and a cotter pin to finish the job.

 

You DID push the boot back on the old one to see how it was connected to the diaphragm, right?
Sometimes you get lucky and the old parts work with the new. Regardless, a well stocked old school hardware store could probably get you hooked up. Failing that, maybe there's an auto parts store near you that's been around for a while and actually has experienced counter help to give you a hand.

 

I made the trip to my local autozone, Napa, carquest, you name it. They don't know shit. I was told maybe a brake shop should have the stuff. The local mom and pop shop closes early so wasn't able to get there in time. I will try tomorrow. Any one have pics of this fix?

 

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/items/6G173

 

One of the things i've done to overcome this is to cut the eyebolt off the old booster and drill and tap it to fit the new stud in the new booster. You may have to trim some off the length of the new stud. This won't work all the time but it has worked twice for me. Good Luck.
PS let us know what you do.

 

Tell them you need a clevis like this. Take your booster with you or know what size and thread the rod is. Myself I prefer to do it this way as it allows for adjustment.

 

FWIW they also make shorter versions of the ones pictured. You might even search McMaster-Carr.

 

They'll have those small heims at your local fastenal or bearing shop, that's where I get mine.

 

Either use a rod end with a bolt and nut or a heim with a pin. Both should be adjustable.

 

This exactly what I used when I upgraded my brakes on the '51.
Its perfect, you can adjust it and its really simple to install.

 

Hey guys thanks for the info. I picked up a clevis from my local mom and pop auto store. I should get it all fixed up in the next few days. Thanks again!!!