Posted December 9, 201410 yr Does anyone know if someone makes a replacement pedal rod/input rod for 2nd gen hydroboosts? I have a staked input rod that needs to be cut in order to replace the seals.
December 10, 201410 yr Owner Yes. http://articles.mopar1973man.com/general-cummins/33-brake-system/79-brake-hydrobooster-rebuild
December 10, 201410 yr Author Ah yes I checked out that post before I pulled mine apart. I was just curious if there is any way to replace the two seals where the piston assembly connects to the pedal rod? I believe in the instructions from MBM it says you need to cut the pedal shaft and then find some sort of replacement. However, I don’t think there is anyone out there that makes one. I guess my options are replace all the seals that are covered in the write-up and hope for the best or buy a new hydroboost.
December 11, 201410 yr Ah yes I checked out that post before I pulled mine apart. I was just curious if there is any way to replace the two seals where the piston assembly connects to the pedal rod? I believe in the instructions from MBM it says you need to cut the pedal shaft and then find some sort of replacement. However, I don’t think there is anyone out there that makes one. I guess my options are replace all the seals that are covered in the write-up and hope for the best or buy a new hydroboost. Weld it back with a piece of pipe slide over the cut
December 11, 201410 yr Owner ??? Something doesn't add up. They assembled that shaft into that hydrobooster with a seal. I'm sure there is a way to remove it again. Clip, pin, screw, bolt something to separate.
December 12, 201410 yr Author Looks like when they manufactured it they put the seals on and then staked it. I have no idea why they didn’t use a c-clip or nut. I was thinking of cutting the pedal rod, putting the seals on and welding it back together. I had a second look at it and I think I would need to cut the shaft right where they staked it to avoid damaging the seals during the install. Has anyone had any success customizing the shaft? I’m thinking a good machinist should be able to make something work.
Does anyone know if someone makes a replacement pedal rod/input rod for 2nd gen hydroboosts? I have a staked input rod that needs to be cut in order to replace the seals.