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Brake Pedal Travel

  1. Apply brake pedal 3-5 times to deplete brake booster vacuum reserve. Using Brake Pedal Effort Gauge (J-28662) measure and record distance "A". See Fig 1. Apply brake pedal with 100 lbs. (45.4 kg) of force and record distance "B". See Fig 1. Release brake pedal and remeasure distance "B". Average "B" measurements and subtract distance "A" from average to obtain brake pedal travel distance. See BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL SPECIFICATIONS .
BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL SPECIFICATIONS

Model In. (mm)
"A", "B" & "U" Series 2.91 (74)
"C", "G" & "K" Series
Vacuum Assist 2.56 (65)
Hydraulic Assist 3.54 (90)
"L" & "M" Series 2.83 (72)
"S" & "T" Series 2.5 (64)
Fig 1: Measuring Brake Pedal Travel
G00030573Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.