how can i higher my brake pedal?

Question

i know i can higher the brake pedal by turning the bolt joined to the arm.the problem i have is that i can loosen it but not tighten it.brakes are a bit low for my liking and i like to feel it quite firm.any suggestions would be great.thanks.

Answer 1

You mean raise it. Nothing you do will change pedal feel. You may have a problem in the system, get it checked.

Answer 2

Adjusting your brake pedal is not the answer here. If it's riding lower than you like chances are your pads are worn and/or there's air in the braking system. The fluid level may also be low...very quick fix.

Realistically trying to adjust your brake pedal is a great way to get in an accident. Chances are it will bind up and you either won't be able to depress it properly or it will stick in the depressed location. Don't do it!!!

If you're not mechanically inclined take it to a shop and have them check the brakes. Most shops will do this at little to no charge and you'll either walk away with it repaired or if nothing else have a line item list of what's wrong.

If you feel confident that you can repair it yourself check your fluid level first. Afterwards remove one of the front wheels and check the pads for thickness and the rotors for grooves. A brake job is one of the easiest repairs you can do on a vehicle. You can purchase everything you need to complete the job at a local parts store for much less than a shop would charge, toss in the repair manual and follow it step by step. You'll retain a better warranty than you'll get at most shops and if you take time with your work you'll know the job was done right.

Another response indiciated your self adjusters were out of whack. These "adjusters" are only used on drum brakes, drum brakes are only found on rear wheels (unless you have a REALLY old car). A quick way to test the adjusters is to put the car in reverse accelerate to about 15 mph and depress the pedal hard. If you hear a clicking noise coming from the back the rear brakes have just adjusted themselves. If you hear nothing they're either already adjusted to full/shoes are worn or they were never in bad shape to begin with.

Any vehicle on the road today uses the front brakes to do most of the stopping. Chances are your rear brakes are fine.

Answer 3

My friend the brake at the back has a adjuster,jack the car up,block it up,safety.On the back side of the brake drum are oval rubber plugs,remove use a flat screwdriver,until you here the clicking,spin the tire,till u feel drag,both sides.

Now to the front brakes,the bleeding the air out,friend will help to pump the pedal,hold the pedal down while u open the bleeder screw located on the inside of caliper,do this until u have a stream of fluid NOTE; check the fluid in the master bowl, do the other side,this raise the pedal up.

Bleeding method-two people ,one pumps/holds the pedal down other opens
the screw allowing fluid out closes.repeat till u have a steady
stream of fluid.NOTE; DON'T LET THE BRAKE FLUID GET EMPTY!

Answer 4

really there is no adjustment for a low peddle height, aside from possibly replacing the master cylinder. it is possible that the master cylinders valves have worn out, or you may also have a problem with the vacuum brake booster( the large assembly just behind the master cylinder.) i had to replace one last week. not a real big challenge but a huge difference in braking effort.
try this. pump the brakes 4-5 times before you start the car, now with your foot on the brake still, start the car, the peddle should drop a bit. if it does not, take it to a shop and get a confirmed opinion from a technician.

Answer 5

You didn't mention what kind of brakes they were or the make and model of the car. It might be that your self adjusters are not working and your brakes need to be adjusted, or new brake shoes or pads installed.

Answer 6

LIFT THE PEDAL WITH YOUR FOOT. NO REALLY YOU MAY NEED YOUR REAR BRAKE REPLACE OR ADJUSTED.

Answer 7

try bleeding the brakes and then adjusting if you have rear drums.