Brake Pedal Pushrod Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Sonoma, 2003 GMC Jimmy, 2003 Chevrolet S10 Pickup, and 2003 Chevrolet Blazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the brake pedal pushrod from the brake pedal.
- Inspect the brake pedal pushrod eyelet bushing for cracks and/or excessive wear. See Fig 1.
- Reposition the pedal pushrod boot toward the front of the vehicle to expose as much of the pedal pushrod as possible.
- Inspect the brake pedal pushrod for straightness.
- If the brake pedal pushrod eyelet bushing exhibited cracks and/or excessive wear, then the bushing requires replacement.
- If the brake pedal pushrod is not straight, then the pushrod requires replacement. See BRAKE PEDAL under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION for reference.
- Return the pedal pushrod boot to its original position on the pedal pushrod.
- Connect the brake pedal pushrod to the brake pedal.