Adjusting the brake pushrod

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The brake pedal has no stop. Since, when the brake pushrod is correctly set, the brake pedal has no support possibility in its original position, the permanently set free play in the brake unit is guaranteed. As a result a pushrod play of approx. 1 mm is noticeable by manual actuation on the pedal plate of the brake pedal.

Adjusting the pushrod length changes the position of the brake pedal. To do this, undo the lock nut and turn the pushrod accordingly at the hexagon (arrow).

Fig 1: Identifying Hexagon Nut For Turning Pushrod

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The brake pushrod is correctly set if

Dimension X = 45 + 5 mm.

Perform measurement between the centre of the brake pedal plate and the accelerator.

Fig 2: Identifying Dimension "x" Between Centre Of Brake Pedal Plate And Accelerator

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NOTE: Check adjustment of the brake light switch if brake pushrod is adjusted.