Brake Pedal Adjust? Options

[richardL]

I was trying to fit the new pedal board I have and it won't fit as it keeps binding on the brake pedal. When I played with the pedal I can move it off of the rest towards the master cylinder about 3/4" using one finger. I believe the free play should be closer to 1mm?

Anyhow it seems to me that I should be adjusting the rubber stop forwards to reduce the play - and this would move the rest position of the pedal forwards and reduce the free play and hence also the pedal board to fit in. Is that correct? or am I missing something?

OK...

How do I do that adjustment? I can't see any way of moving the rubber stop towards the front of the car as it is attached to the bearing tube. Essentially I am trying to stop the spring pushing the pedal up too far, but I can't see how to make that adjustment. I think I have read that the pedal height is adjustable?

Hope this is clear,

Thanks,
Richard

[davep]

Yes, the finger test is good. Once you start to feel heavy resistance then you would be trying to apply the brakes. I agree that the pedals are not meant to be height adjusted. The springs push them back to their stops, that is their normal position. Then you adjust the linkages to set the clearances. You can set the clearance without the board in place, with the exception of the clutch stop.

It has been a while, but I recall having to manipulate the pedals to get the board into place. Take off the rubbers first, that makes a big difference.