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BRAKES 5-15
Brake Shoes
Refer to parking brake shoe service procedures under
Disc Brakes in this section.
BRAKE PEDAL (Fig. 2 6 )
Removal
NOTE:
Refer to Section 1A for removal
air conditioning components if necessary.
of
1.
5.
b .
c.
Disconnect clutch pedal return spring (manual trans-
mission models only).
Disconnect clutch push rod at pedal.
Disconnect brake pedal return spring (Chevelle and
Camaro only).
Disconnect brake pedal from main cylinder push
rod by removing retainer and clevis pin.
Corvette only:
a. Remove steering column from vehicle as outlined
in Section 9.
Support main cylinder frdm inside engine com-
partment and remove four support brace nuts.
Remove four nuts and bolts securing support
plate to bracket and remove support plate.
d. Remove two screws securing bracket to under-
side of instrument panel and lower bracket and
pedals to floor.
Remove retainer from right side of pedal pivot
shaft.
7. Slide clutch pedal assembly to the left and remove
from support brace.
8. Withdraw brake pedal and all nylon bushings.
Inspection
1. Clean all metal parts with a good nontoxic cleaning
solvent.
2. Wipe nylon bushings clean with a clean cloth.
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CAUTION: Nylon bushings should not be treated
with cleaning agent of any nature.
3. Inspect all nylon bushings for wear and damage.
4. Inspect mating surface of bushings for wear and
damage—replace parts as required.
Installation
1. Lubricate and install nylon bushings on pedal pivot
shaft, right side of support brace cutout, and through
both ends of brake pedal bore.
2. Chevrolet, Chevy n, and Corvette: Position brake
pedal return spring on pedal arm and place pedal
assembly in support brace. Index return spring in
support brace cutout.
3. Chevelle and Camaro: Place pedal assembly in
support brace.
4. Slide pedal pivot shaft through support brace and
brake pedal bore.
5. Install retainer to right side of pedal pivot shaft.
6. Corvette only:
a. Install bracket with pedal assemblies to underside
of instrument panel with two screws.
b. Install support plate on bracket with four bolts
and nuts.
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c. Place main cylinder in position and install four
bracket and cylinder mounting bolts; secure en-
tire assembly with four nuts.
d. Install steering column in vehicle as outlined
in Section 9.
7. Chevelle and Camaro: Install brake pedal return
spring.
8. On manual transmission models, connect clutch pedal
push rod to pedal bracket and install retainer. In-
stall clutch pedal return spring.
9. Adjust brake pedal free travel as outlined in this
section. Adjust stoplight switch as outlined in Section
CHEVROLET
CHEVELLE
Fig. 26—Brake Pedal Installation
CHEVROLET CHASSIS SERVICE MANUAL
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