Pedal Free Play & Height: Tracer
- Depress pedal a few times to eliminate vacuum. Pedal free play should be .16-.28" (4-7 mm). Adjust play by loosening push rod lock nut. Turn push rod until correct free play is obtained. Tighten push rod lock nut.
- Pedal height is measured from firewall to pedal pad center. Loosen lock nut on stoplight switch. Move switch away from pedal. Loosen push rod lock nut. Turn rod until correct pedal height is obtained. See BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS in this article.
- Adjust free play and tighten push rod lock nut. Position stoplight switch so it contacts the pedal and turn an additional 1/2 turn. Tighten stoplight switch lock nut. Connect electrical plug.
- Start engine. Depress brake pedal with 132 lbs. (587 N) pressure. Measure distance between floor and top of brake pedal. If distance is not as specified, check brake adjustment or air in system.
BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | In. (mm) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pedal Released | ||
| Festiva | 8.03-8.23 (204-209) | |
| Tracer | 8.20-8.60 (208-218) | |
| Pedal Applied | ||
| Festiva | 2.68 (68) | |
| Tracer | 3.30 (84) Minimum | |