VW BEETLE MASTER CYLINDER PUSH ROD ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE - HOW TO ADJUST IT PROPERLY

[@richardcarlson2199]

Thank you my friend, this is my 63! Very much appreciated for your help👍.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

And thank you so much for being here and taking the time to leave a comment.

[@stableboynmilkmaid]

WOW how do you send a picture?

[@rscruiser3533]

Thanks Slade - I'm a LONG ways away from doing mine - but, will look for this Video in your Playlist when time comes - Rodney

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you my friend, I will add this to my playlist tonight here for everyone.

[@douglasbarnhart3324]

Thanks slade for the video see ya on the next one.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you my friend!

[@williewillteeztorres8502]

Another excellent educational video.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks brother I truly appreciate that.

[@DaleHendley]

Wow thank you I have watched ur videos on brake replacement and now this This helps me a alot

[@SladesVWBeetle]

I’m glad it’s helpful, thank you so much for being here!

[@danielneuenschwander7381]

Great video Sir Slade! Thank you!!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you Daniel I truly appreciate that.

[@VWBEETLEOVAL1955]

Excellent explanation about the brake pedal and how to adjust it. A lot off owners will check this after your video, but this is how it has to be. Well done my friend.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you so much my friend I appreciate that.

[@janebachman6071]

Thanks!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you my friend! I truly appreciate it!

[@amx19733]

Great instructional video!!!!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you very much!

[@sharonfisher7831]

Awesome video. Appreciate the details!!!!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you much, Sharon! I truly appreciate your comment.

[@vintage76vipergreenBeetle]

Nice video.👍

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you my friend I hope you’re having a great day.

[@billygoatracer]

Great video and I'm the guy who installed it without the spacers, over tighten it and probably ruined the master cylinder and tomorrow I'm going to be replacing it again with the spacers 😅, probably just going to Ace hardware to by something to use 👍

[@matthewmutch7853]

love the bug!!!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you!

[@stewardtryancornelissen1070]

Good day. My brakes still build up pressure and will seize after driving in traffic. I then have to bleed again. What do you think might be the reason. I know its vague. Thanks for you good videos.

[@MrGarcon98]

any idea where to get that clip that fits right after the brake pedal slot ? its like a circlip i am told by fisher buggies in tampa but they dont have one ? thanks and happy hollidays ,

[@SladesVWBeetle]

@@MrGarcon98 here’s two different clips. I’m not sure which one you mean. But here’s two different links that will show the clips. I hope you have a wonderful upcoming holiday. socalautoparts.com/product/c-clip-for-brake-pedal-assembly/?srsltid=AfmBOoriFfPuqCn8yA6qbv9ktu_5xYE-9dEVepXmjHT0e1W61mCKWcPXlKY www.jbugs.com/vw-brake-pedal-pushrod-clip-1967-1979-beetle-ghia-thing.html

[@jemcnair76]

I had the opposite problem. My master cylinder seals were shot, and I ordered a new master. I have a 1973 Super, and it turns out the 1973 had two different masters depending on the month of manufacture. The brake line clocking is different... so the fix was to put the new internals in the old master... which worked out fine. But in those days the parts people didn't know about the mid-year changes in the 1973. They were struts, master cylinder, and a bunch of other little stuff I can't remember right now. Beware the 1973 Super.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

I had a 73 Super on my first KZbin round. I did notice there’s some definite differences from early and late

[@jemcnair76]

@@SladesVWBeetle Yup. The early struts weren't the right diameter (smaller) for the strut tubes, the master clocking for the early units was way wrong, and I seem to remember the rubber brake lines in the front were too short as well. You have to give the parts people the VIN, or the assembly date in the door.

[@stevenphillips6019]

I am hopefully in the final stages of going from a new style pedal system to the old ones.. I was havng the same self-braking issue.. there was no way that I could get the freeplay with the new pedals

[@dunebuggy1286]

Good stuff. Ok, I watched the whole thing. I didn't see any mention of greasing the end of the brake shaft end that's in the master cylinder. Is this necessary? Thanks for the great videos. Very informative.

[@coreymillia]

I am having the exact same problem. Brakes building pressure, changed the master cylinder a few years ago but haven't drove the car much till recently. I have no free play that is for sure. I remember removing the brake pedal assembly, so I'm supposed to start by adjusting that first? And then if that doesn't correct it, adjust the pushrod? Thanks for the videos. Great help.

[@styverdyver]

Timely video. I rebuilt the pedal assembly (using your videos) on my 73 beetle. I removed the pedal stop to repaint etc., and now the clutch pedal has too much play but the brakes seem to be working fine. I want to adjust the pedal stop to remove the clutch pedal play. By adjusting the stop; will it change the brake rod and/or brake pedal play? I did not modify the brake rod in any way during the rebuild.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

When you adjust the pedal stop on the floor, it truly may move your brake pedal and cause you to have to adjust the rod.

[@mikejohnson5703]

I know this old , but what size is the adjusting nut on the pushrod? I've replaced my master cylinder and have alot of slop.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

I believe the adjusting that is 13 mm. But I’m not near my garage right now

[@stableboynmilkmaid]

OK got another question! I was told it is not good for the transmission to be towed LONG distance with the two bar designed for VW's... it can damage a manual transmission even in neutral. Do you believe this to be true?

[@jeffbannon1345]

Slade, once again a great video. I may be “one of those people”!! Given the brake pedal stop needs to be adjusted first before the rod, do you have any tips on determining the correct position of the pedal stop?

[@russelltatro2835]

I was wondering the same thing.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Technically you just want it to sit straight up, I really don’t know if that makes sense. If you look from the side view, you would want where your foot presses the brake pad, to be straight up and down even. I don’t know how to explain it on here lol

[@jeffbannon1345]

@@SladesVWBeetle Thanks! However, this sounds like a perfect opportunity for a You Tube Short- “Slade’s one minute tech tip”

[@tameratmekonnen1192]

Mine stile sliping after I changed to dual master. I used original vw master cylinder which have oneway valve on it. I took them out and stile the same. Why is that?

[@MrBill3288]

Where do you get your master cylinder from? I have a dune buggy kit car. Maybe 66'. Not sure. Needs a new master. Been in storage for about 20 years.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

I actually bought a German one from Wolfsburg west. I really like them a lot

[@Oxfurd]

😶‍🌫 Is the Bigfoot a kit or a full pedal assembly ? 6'4 , gonna need that for sure. PS. AMAZING video this is yet another vid needed for sure.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you so much! I did get the big footpedal extender. I believe that, with a roller gas pedal makes a huge difference for guys like us.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Here’s the video… kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6GrhmWMjb6jo68

[@jimstewart6145]

nice job.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you Jim!

[@eduardorodriguez3262]

I had the same issue about 6 yrs. ago cause I didn't check the adjustment on the pushrod and the brakes came on 😳😢 Great informative video👍🇩🇪

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Yes I definitely had that happen to. I hope this video helps some folks out.

[@internetkilledthevideostar]

No more live shows? Also, the interior brake button shows you if there’s an issue with your brakes. Think of it as having a master and a slave setup. The front and rear brakes work independently. If that light doesn’t light up when pressed, or lights up while your driving, your font or rear brakes have an issue. It’s called a ‘press to test’ button. It’s in the owners manual.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Tonight at 8pm eastern! I put it on the community tab here. See you soon!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Absolutely!! I may put the three prong switches in, to still work that light. Any light on a dash I always call an idiot light lol

[@internetkilledthevideostar]

@@SladesVWBeetle that’s all it is. VW had it right though. If it’s failing, and lights up, at least you have your front or rear brakes still. If you push it, before you start it, and it doesn’t light up, you know you have a problem before heading out. Old aircraft, like the B-52 had/have this neat feature. Let’s you know if the master or slave system is f’ed up.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

@@internetkilledthevideostar So true!! Thank you for chiming in!

[@stableboynmilkmaid]

WITH A BIG PUDDLE OF BREAK FLUID ON THE FLOOR, DO YOU THINK IT'S JUST AN ADJUSTMENT?

[@SladesVWBeetle]

@@stableboynmilkmaid no, I don’t believe that would be an adjustment. You definitely have a leak somewhere. I would clean up the area with brake clean very nicely and dry it. Top off the fluid and have somebody push the pedal very slowly while you look for the leak. Wear safety, glasses, and gloves. And keep your face back while looking for the leak.

[@stableboynmilkmaid]

@@SladesVWBeetle your a real whizz kid! Dar!

[@leereppert485]

If it is tight u cannot bleed the brakes.

[@stableboynmilkmaid]

WHAT IF THE PEDDEL GOES TO THE FLOOR?

[@SladesVWBeetle]

@@stableboynmilkmaid that almost seems like you have a brake line or wheel cylinder leak. Unless some misunderstanding what’s going on with yours.

[@stableboynmilkmaid]

@@SladesVWBeetle I crawled underneath this morning. [the front anyways] because that is where the puddle was. The hoses to the wheels seems dry, BUT the hole in the pan underneath the Master cylinder was wet/oily. One person said it could be a hose. :(( Thank you for getting back to me~ 🚗

[@stableboynmilkmaid]

@@SladesVWBeetle Here is My Herbie!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

@@stableboynmilkmaid I would actually spray some brake, clean all around there and dry everything off really good especially if you have an air compressor. Then top off your brake fluid. Have somebody hop in the car and press the pedal slowly while you’re watching. You will find it very quickly, my friend.