PEDAL
DESCRIPTION
A suspended-type brake pedal is used, the pedal pivots on a shaft mounted in the pedal support bracket. The bracket is attached to the dash panel.
The brake pedal assembly and pedal pad are the only serviceable component.
OPERATION
The brake pedal is attached to the booster push rod. When the pedal is depressed, the primary booster push rod is depressed which moves the booster secondary rod. The booster secondary rod depresses the master cylinder piston.
REMOVAL
1. Remove negative battery cable.
2. Remove the steering column opening cover.
3. Remove brake lamp switch and discard.
4. Remove retainer clip securing booster push rod (6) to brake pedal (2).
5. Disconnect the master cylinder/clutch push rod (7) from the pedal (17).
6. Remove the mounting bolts (3) securing the shaft.
NOTE: Clutch pedal is spring loaded (4), Care should be taken when shaft is being removed.
7. Slide the pedal shaft inboard until pedals fall free.
8. Remove pedal bushings (5) if they are to be replaced.
INSTALLATION
1. Install new bushings (5) in pedal and lP structure lubricate all bushings and shaft with multi-purpose grease.
2. Position the shaft in lP structure and install the shaft mounting bolts (3).
3. Install new pivot pin clip.
4. Install the booster push rod (6) over the brake pedal (2).
NOTE: Clutch pedal is spring loaded (4), Care should be taken when shaft is being installed.
5. Reconnect the clutch M/C push rod (7) to clutch pedal (1) if equipped.
6. Install and connect a new brake lamp switch.
7. Install the steering column opening cover.
8. Install negative battery cable.