Low brake pedal

Discussion in 'Modifications & DIY how-to' started by John, Mar 20, 2011.

  1. John

    John Active Member

    Is there an adjustment between the pedal and brake booster (inside the cab) to adjust pedal height? My brake pedal is pretty low, but calipers, pads, rotors, blah blah blah blah all check out good. And I've bled the hell out of the brake system. And as well there are no leaks that I can find....

    I've done brake boosters before in the past (not on subarus though) that had an adjustment on them for the pedal. I'm thinking maybe before I owned my car the WRX booster wasn't installed properly....I just want to know if there is an adjustment before I tear it all apart
     
  2. Matt

    Matt Think before you post Staff Member Supporting Member

    yes, there is an adjustment on the pedal. I don't remember how to do it though.
     
  3. John

    John Active Member

    Thanks matt. I can figure out how to adjust it. I just didnt know if i could or not....and i would hate to waste my time digging under thw dash for nothing lol

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  4. Alex

    Alex Community Founder Staff Member

    There should be a range, albeit small, that is adjustable. Are you sure that this is not from air in your lines, etc?
     
  5. John

    John Active Member

    ive bled the hell out of the brakes, changed fluid....not only that but the pedal doesnt raise up when i pump the brakes so thats why im thinking its an adjustment



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  6. Alex

    Alex Community Founder Staff Member

    Or a bad booster?
     
  7. b reel

    b reel Active Member

    vacuum line hooked up to the booster?
     
  8. Matt

    Matt Think before you post Staff Member Supporting Member

    if the pedal isn't rising back up, that might be a master cylinder.
     
  9. John

    John Active Member

    Yes the vacuum line is hooked up. I have normal operating power brakes, it just engages lower then it should.

    it does raise back up. the best way I can explain it is that the brake pedal has excessive "play" before the brakes actually engage
     

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