1. Disconnect the brake light switch electrical connector, then remove the brake light switch (see Brake light switch — replacement).
2. Pull the carpet back and find the in-slater cutout, then with the brake pedal fully released, measure the distance from the top of the pad to the floor (see illustrations).
i.2a with the brake pedal fully released, measure the distance from the top of the pedal pad to the floor
i.2b Brake pedal details
A Pushrod/clevis locknut B Power brake booster pushrod (turn this to raise or lowerthe pedal) C Pedal height measurement points
3. If the height is not as listed in this Chap- tar’s Specifications, it must be adjusted.
4. Loosen the locknut just in front of the clevis on the power brake booster pushrod.
5. Turn the booster pushrod until the pedal height is correct.
6. Tighten the locknut.
7. After adjusting the pedal height, check the free play, then install the brake light switch (see Brake light switch — replacement).
Brake pedal free play
8. Press down lightly on the brake pedal and measure the distance that it moves freely before resistance is felt (see illustration). The free play should be within the specified limits. If it isn’t, check the clevis, clevis pin and the hole in the brake pedal arm for excessive wear.
i.8 To measure brake pedal free play, press down lightly on the pedal and measure the distance that it moves freely before resistance
is felt
