Master Cylinder Mounting Plate and Brake Rod

Ken Etter · 01-10-2011, 08:11 PM

I just redid my SS car this weekend. I ordered the brake rod kit from JerryBickel.com and used the correct rod end for my application. Do it right the first time.

Ed Fernandez · 01-10-2011, 08:16 PM

Ken,has it been determined what caused the problem with the brakes in the accident?
My understanding is firewall flex when holding down the pedal on the starting line can be the culprit.Hope your recovery is coming along well.

Ken Etter · 01-10-2011, 08:26 PM

I never got to see the car but I am pretty sure the rod came out and wedged on the floorboard. I tend to be heavy footed on the starting line. Probably had 1500# when I lifted which allowed the pedal to spring back. When I hit the pedal at the finish it didnt budge. My recovery is coming along. No more headaches but my foot is still messed up. Probably will be for life.

Chad E532 · 01-11-2011, 12:56 AM

Ken, That is exactly what I was looking for on the brake rod.
Thanks!

01-10-2011, 08:11 PM	#1
Ken Etter Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Riverside,Ca Posts: 112 Likes: 0 Liked 87 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Master Cylinder Mounting Plate and Brake Rod I just redid my SS car this weekend. I ordered the brake rod kit from JerryBickel.com and used the correct rod end for my application. Do it right the first time. __________________ Ken Etter 7375 STK/5 SS

01-10-2011, 08:16 PM	#2
Ed Fernandez Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NOO JOISEY nexta NOO YAWK Posts: 5,879 Likes: 38 Liked 100 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Master Cylinder Mounting Plate and Brake Rod Ken,has it been determined what caused the problem with the brakes in the accident? My understanding is firewall flex when holding down the pedal on the starting line can be the culprit.Hope your recovery is coming along well. __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA

01-10-2011, 08:26 PM	#3
Ken Etter Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Riverside,Ca Posts: 112 Likes: 0 Liked 87 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Master Cylinder Mounting Plate and Brake Rod I never got to see the car but I am pretty sure the rod came out and wedged on the floorboard. I tend to be heavy footed on the starting line. Probably had 1500# when I lifted which allowed the pedal to spring back. When I hit the pedal at the finish it didnt budge. My recovery is coming along. No more headaches but my foot is still messed up. Probably will be for life. __________________ Ken Etter 7375 STK/5 SS

01-11-2011, 12:56 AM	#4
Chad E532 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lindstrom MN Posts: 156 Likes: 7 Liked 54 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Master Cylinder Mounting Plate and Brake Rod Ken, That is exactly what I was looking for on the brake rod. Thanks!