Brake Pedal PUSHROD Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Buick Regal, 2003 Buick Century, 2002 Buick Regal, and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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Numbers in parentheses are referencing components in illustration. See Fig 1
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- Disconnect the brake pedal pushrod (1) from the brake pedal. See Fig 1 .
- Inspect the brake pedal pushrod eyelet bushing (2), if equipped, for cracks and/or excessive wear. See Fig 1 .
- Reposition the pedal pushrod boot (3) toward the front of the vehicle to expose as much of the pedal pushrod (1) as possible. See Fig 1 .
- Inspect the brake pedal pushrod (1) for straightness. If the brake pedal pushrod eyelet bushing (2) exhibited cracks and/or excessive wear, then the bushing requires replacement. See Fig 1 .
- If the brake pedal pushrod (1) is not straight, then the pushrod requires replacement. Return the pedal pushrod boot (3) to its original position on the pedal pushrod (1). Connect the brake pedal pushrod (1) to the brake pedal. See Fig 1 .