Brake Pedal Height

NOTE: Brake pedal height adjustment procedure is not available from manufacturer on vehicles with M60 engines.

Brake pedal height and brake light switch adjustment should be checked any time the master cylinder or power brake booster are removed or replaced.

Gain access to pedal cluster by removing lower left trim panel above brake pedal.
To adjust pedal height, loosen lock nut on pushrod clevis and slowly rotate pushrod until distance from firewall to pedal is 9.65-10.0" (245-255 mm). See Fig 1 . Tighten lock nut.

Fig 1: Adjusting Brake Pedal Height

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