1st gen F-body Clutch Bracket with Heim Joint
#1
1st gen F-body Clutch Bracket with Heim Joint
Background: I am installing an LS1 and T56 into a 68 Camaro using the 4th Gen clutch master.
I was looking up this clutch bracket with the intention of just buying the bracket from Detroit Speed or similar. In my search of ATs brackets I found that SpeedTech performance sells this bracket with a heim joint kit that minimizes the modification to the clutch pedal. Instead of fabricating a bracket and welding it on the pedal, you merely modify the end of the clutch master, install the new heim joint and drill a new hole on the clutch pedal. On it's face this seems easier, but on the downside if I ever have to replace the clutch master I have to modify the new one again where if I make the bracket on the pedal, it is plug and play.
I have researched many threads, but I don't remember anyone going this route.
Thoughts??
I was looking up this clutch bracket with the intention of just buying the bracket from Detroit Speed or similar. In my search of ATs brackets I found that SpeedTech performance sells this bracket with a heim joint kit that minimizes the modification to the clutch pedal. Instead of fabricating a bracket and welding it on the pedal, you merely modify the end of the clutch master, install the new heim joint and drill a new hole on the clutch pedal. On it's face this seems easier, but on the downside if I ever have to replace the clutch master I have to modify the new one again where if I make the bracket on the pedal, it is plug and play.
I have researched many threads, but I don't remember anyone going this route.
Thoughts??
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TECH Senior Member
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Seems like a good idea to use the Joint.. but like you said.. if it fails, you would have to buy parts and fab something up to match.
I used a Repo Clutch pedal setup. I cut the tab off, repositioned it, held in place with a Vise Grip to check Travel and then once it was correct, welded it. The was able to use a OEM master that could be found everywhere.
I also added a pedal overtravel stop.
BC
I used a Repo Clutch pedal setup. I cut the tab off, repositioned it, held in place with a Vise Grip to check Travel and then once it was correct, welded it. The was able to use a OEM master that could be found everywhere.
I also added a pedal overtravel stop.
BC