Properly setting the Master Cylinder Rod! AKA Booster Pin

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3 жыл бұрын

A short video on how to set the booster pin depth. this pin is between the master cylinder and brake booster. It is very important to set and have a proper clearance.
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@RossWilliamsDC 2 жыл бұрын

Good job on your first video. Straight to the point without talking it to death like so many seem to do. If you are going to use a gasket, don't forget to add it to the master before measuring the depth. cheers

@dntlss 4 ай бұрын

Great video, love the valve covers,remember when you do this to start the car,once the engine is running and vacuum is going thru the booster it will change the position of the rod, thats when you wanna measure it.

@markperry3006 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent step by step video. I feel confident I can do to his now.

@brianstechtips5721 3 жыл бұрын

You can do it!

@miatgrad76 Ай бұрын

Hydro dipped cleveland valve covers? Nice

@Steve-sq4qn 2 жыл бұрын

SOB!!! It all started with brake fluid on the ground. Changed the master cylinder [leak was still present], changed the hydroboost [leak gone, but brakes begun to drag]. So I changed out the brake calipers, brake hoses and obviously bleed the system and everything worked great for about hr. Brakes started to drag again, so pulled it into a near by mechanic. Going in there I knew what the problem was the [hydroboost] and told them it's the hydroboost. They agreed and I left it there because I figured that was something I probably couldn't do. It's simple AF and now gonna be out probably around 500 bucks. God I'm hoping for 500 or below...

@carrottopfarm9037 2 жыл бұрын

What was the outcome? I have this problem and have been chasing it for about a week and I am in the same place wondering if it’s the hydro boost

@Steve-sq4qn 2 жыл бұрын

@@carrottopfarm9037 100% was the spacing on the hydroboost. Truck is running great now no issues with the brakes. Mechanic only charged me a 100 which was awesome...

@jimkillen1065 Жыл бұрын

I in the the process of going from vacuum to hydroboost conversation..as far as I know you need to check the push rod engagement on either system . I been told to use the original push rod on hydroboost. If my push rod is too long I just cut it off and re grind the ball end

@darcelmazon8775 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the information

@brianstechtips5721 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@ryanmeyer854 4 ай бұрын

it would have been helpful if you had actually shown how to adjust the pin. On my car the pin just spins around when you try putting a wrench or socket on it. I'm unable to get it to thread out or in. Also the pin length/gap specification is different for different vehicles. On the 1998 Toyota Tacoma the gap spec is 0 mm.

@TheReal1953 5 ай бұрын

I read anywhere from .02" - .06". Or a sheet of paper to 1/16" of an inch. Each manufacturer is supposed to publish this spec like Bendix etc, but I'm not finding that in any of the shop manuals. I see people advocate a sheet of paper (which is really like .004"...printer paper, business card like .012") up to 1/16". That's a huge amount of difference. I think if one went with the smaller gap, you'd get less pedal play, but I don't know which gap is usually correct.

@ryanmeyer854 4 ай бұрын

you should be able to call the Dealer and ask someone in the service/parts department what the gap setting should be for your vehicle. I found the information for mine in the shop manual.and the spec for mine is 0.00. Also when setting the tool by putting it up against the back of the Master Cylinder.....make sure you have your Gasket between the tool and the back of the Master Cylinder. You want to account for the thickness of the gasket.

@TheReal1953 4 ай бұрын

@yer854Do You honestly think I'm going to get an answer from a dealer on a '78 Dodge? The people in their service department weren't even born when the truck was made.

@marrrrrio 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video bro. I’m gonna install a new brake booster and a new master cylinder, my concern is if I need to apply some kind of grease on the pin? I’m asking that because I see some kind of grease on yours.

@brianstechtips5721 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I put a little bit of grease on the end. It helps with friction when you press the brake pedal. That way the pin doesn't get worn down every time you press the brake pedal

@marrrrrio 2 жыл бұрын

@@brianstechtips5721 thank you again!

@brianstechtips5721 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome

@jopa8960 2 жыл бұрын

Will the Baer tool work with my vehicle? i have a 1987 jaguar xj6, 4.2l. will the tool work on this older British car?

@brianstechtips5721 2 жыл бұрын

I don't see why it wouldn't. I used it on a 71 cougar

@KRUMM_602 2 жыл бұрын

Question my 99 4runner has a brake problem. (Just bought it) the brakes lock up gradually until they smoke. I wait till they unlock. or i realese the presure by bleeding the caliper. Looks like the previous owner changed the booster and master I did the calipers and hose lines. Problem still not fixed it do not have a abs light on. Could a bad rod adjustment be the pbroblem???

@brianstechtips5721 2 жыл бұрын

Very possible. If the rod is too long it's always going to push on the brakes