How to Disconnect a Brake Pushrod

A brake pushrod connects the brake pedal to the power brake booster in your vehicle. The rod itself actuates the brake booster, and helps to create the vacuum necessary for the booster to work properly. Since the brake booster is connected to the brake master cylinder, it also actuates the hydraulic fluid in the braking system. If you ever need to replace the brake booster in your vehicle, you'll need to know how to disconnect the brake pedal from the booster. This involves disconnecting the brake pushrod.

Instructions

1

Look on the rear side of the brake pedal. There is a cotter pin on the end of the brake pedal to pushrod retaining pin. Grab the end of this cotter pin and pull it straight out.

2

Use a punch or a small screwdriver to gently tap the brake pedal to get the pushrod retaining pin out of the mounting bracket.

3

Separate the brake pedal from the pushrod by pulling up on the brake pedal.