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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1999 🢒 Tracker - 2WD 🢒 Brakes 🢒 Hydraulic Brakes 🢒 Brake Pedal Travel

Brake Pedal Height Inspection Procedure

    Important: Verify that the carpet is firmly attached to the vehicle body when measuring.

  1. Start the engine.
  2. Press the brake pedal several times.

    3. Object Number: 469834 Size: SH
  3. Measure the brake pedal height with 0 kg (0 lbs) of force on the brake pedal.

    4. Measurement
    The brake pedal height should be within 175-185 mm (6.9-7.3 in).

  4. If the measurement is not within specification, perform the following adjustments:
    5. 4.1. Measure the distance from the stoplamp switch to the brake pedal stopper. Adjust the distance if necessary. Refer to Stop Lamp Switch Adjustment .
    4.2. Inspect the vacuum booster. Refer to Vacuum Booster Diagnosis . Adjust if necessary. Refer to the Adjustment Procedure in Power Vacuum Brake Booster Replacement .

Brake Pedal Travel Inspection Procedure

Tools Required

J 28662 Brake Pedal Effort Gauge


    Object Number: 469837 Size: SH
  1. Start the engine.
  2. Press the brake pedal several times.
  3. Use J 28662 in order to press the brake pedal with 30 kg (66 lb) of force.

    4. Important: Verify that the carpet is firmly attached to the vehicle body when measuring.

  4. Measure the clearance from the pedal to the carpet.

    5. Measurement
    The clearance should be 100-120 mm (3.94-4.72 in).

  5. If the brake pedal travel does not meet the specification, complete the following:
    6. 4.1. Inspect the brake shoes. Refer to Brake Shoe Inspection in Drum Brakes.
    4.2. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding .
    4.3. Adjust the rear brake shoes. Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment in Drum Brakes.
    4.4. Inspect the vacuum booster. Refer to Vacuum Booster Diagnosis . Adjust if necessary. Refer to the Adjustment Procedure in Power Vacuum Brake Booster Replacement .

Brake Pedal Free Play Inspection
  1. Start the engine.
  2. Press the brake pedal several times.

    3. Object Number: 469839 Size: SH
  3. Measure the brake pedal free play.

    4. Measurement
    Brake pedal free play should be between 1-8 mm (0.04-0.32 in).

  4. If brake pedal free play is out of specification, inspect the brake switch for proper installation. Adjust if necessary. Refer to Stop Lamp Switch Adjustment .
  5. Inspect the pedal shaft bolt and the master cylinder pin for looseness. Replace if defective.