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Brake Pedal Height & Stoplight Switch

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CAUTION: NEW stoplight switch must be used whenever brake pedal height is adjusted. NEW switch can only be adjusted once.
CAUTION: Pulling or pushing the tip of the new brake switch can damage the inner parts, do so only as directed.
  1. Verify that distance from center of upper surface of pedal pad to carpet is as specified, see BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS  table. If not as specified, adjust brake pedal height. Loosen lock nut "B", and turn adjusting bolt "A" until it does not contact brake pedal. See Fig 1 . Loosen lock nut "D", and turn rod "C" to adjust pedal height. Tighten lock nut "D" to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  2. Turn adjusting bolt "A" so that clearance "E" between adjusting bolt "A" and pedal is .004-.039" (.1-1.0 mm). Tighten lock nut "B" to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  3. Verify that clearance "F" is obtained at any position of full pedal stroke. Verify that the lock unit (ATX) operates correctly. Install NEW stoplamp switch. Pull stoplamp switch until tip of switch clicks. Ensure stoplamp functions properly.
    NOTE: The new brake switch projection height is adjusted automatically.
  4. Pull the brake pedal until you hear the tip of the brake switch click. Inspect the pedal play and the brake light operation. If the brake light does not operate, replace the brake switch and repeat steps  3 and  4 .
BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS

Application In. (mm)
Pedal Released 7.32 (186)
Pedal Applied (1) 2.1 (53)
(1) Minimum height with force of 132 Lbs. (179 N.m).
Fig 1: Adjusting Brake Pedal Height
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