Brake Pedal - Chevrolet Spark Owner's Manual

7–22 SERVICE AND VEHICLE CARE

BRAKE PEDAL

BRAKE PEDAL FREE PLAY
Brake pedal free play must be 6-10 mm.
To check the brake pedal free play, turn the
engine off and press the brake pedal sev-
eral times to deplete the vacuum in the
brake system.
Then, when you press the brake pedal by
hand, measure the distance the pedal
moves until there is a slight resistance.
See your CHEVROLET retailer, if the brake
pedal free play differs from the norm. The
brakes need to be adjusted.
PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL
The parking brake lever travel must be 5-
7 notches, with a force of approximately
20 kgf.
To check the parking brake lever travel,
turn the engine off. Apply the parking
brake and count the notch clicks.
See your CHEVROLET retailer, if the park-
ing brake travel differs from the norm. The
parking brake needs to be adjusted.
If the parking brake is not set prop-
erly, the vehicle may move suddenly
and/or cause an accident. See a
CHEVROLET retailer, for service if
brake adjustment is required.
Do not use the parking brake while the
vehicle is in motion, or as a substitute
for the brake pedal.
You could lose control of the vehicle
and you or others may be injured.
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CAUTION
CAUTION
NOTE
Do not drive with the parking brake
set.
Driving with the parking brake on can
cause the rear brakes to overheat.
The rear brakes, and even other parts
of the vehicle, may be damaged. Always
check that the parking brake is fully
released before you begin to drive.
Make sure the brake system warning
light is off.