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Brake Pedal Free Play

  1. With engine off, depress pedal a few times to eliminate vacuum. Depress brake pedal by hand and check pedal free play. Free play should be 0.16-0.28" (4-7 mm). If free play is as specified, no adjustment is necessary.
  2. If free play is not as specified, loosen push rod lock nut. Rotate push rod until correct free play is obtained. Tighten push rod lock nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
Fig 1: Measuring Brake Pedal Free Play
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