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new-n-old-vdubs Samba Member
Joined: June 10, 2009 Posts: 587 Location: feeding hills mass
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Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2011 3:13 pm Post subject: brake pushrod length |
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My pushrod has been molested lol. So I need a measurement so I can set the rod to stock length. I know its supposed to have like 1mm of free play. Thanks _________________ go get your shine box |
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andk5591 Samba Member
Joined: August 29, 2005 Posts: 16757 Location: State College, PA
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Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2011 4:02 pm Post subject: |
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Go here - I did a search for brake pushrod length and had this result in a minute
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Dale M. Samba Member
Joined: April 12, 2006 Posts: 20380 Location: Just a tiny bit west of Yosemite Valley
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Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2011 7:14 pm Post subject: |
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Just loosen lock nut spin rod it till you get proper free play, tighten lock nut....
Don't make this to complicated...
Dale _________________ “Fear The Government That Wants To Take Your Guns" - Thomas Jefferson.
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BL3Manx Samba Member
Joined: August 29, 2006 Posts: 6767 Location: Northern California
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Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 1:23 pm Post subject: |
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Brake rod length is factory set and should not be changed. Freeplay should be adjusted via stop on floor, as per Bentley manual. Changing the pushrod length can reduce the distance the pedal will travel before hitting the front bulkhead. If your brake shoes are new and correctly adjusted, its probably not a problem. If they're worn and improperly adjusted, it could be very dangerous. There's plenty of buggies which have worn and non-adjusted brakes, besides their other issues.
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