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From digest.v6.n486 Sat Apr 5 10:48:52 1997
From: Jeff Krause <m5jeff_at_driversedge.com>
Date: Sat, 05 Apr 1997 09:29:38 -0500
Subject: double-clutch tip
Just read a post about the addition of pedal pads. I do this to all my
cars, but the thing that lets you dial them in is the adjustment in the
brake pedal height. Almost all (I can't think of any, but I hate
absolutes) BMW brake pedals are adjustable for height by loosening the
17mm lock nut on the brake rod as it comes into the passenger
compartment. It is a major PITA as the folks who put these things
together don't want a liability issue from loose nuts. Take two 17mm
wrenches, remove the underdash valence, and crawl under as far as you
can. follow the brake pedal up to the linkage, and you will see a
threaded rod that threads into a u-shaped bracket that attaches to the
pedal.
Jammed against this bracket is the 17mm lock nut that keeps the threaded
rod from unthreading, which is what you want to do. Use one 17mm wrench
to hold the bracket, (it's a little loose, but it works) and the other
to break loose the nut. On over half the cars I've done this to I have
had to heat the nut with a lighter or SMALL torch. Open flames under the
dash at NOT recommended if at all possible for lots of reasons we won't
get into here. Fill in the blank, guys.) Once loose, spin the rod
clockwise to raise the brake pedal to the desired height. Lock the nut
down, and drive. If it's not right, do it again. One thing I did find
out the hard way, is that if you adjust out too far, the brake pedal
hits the stop and then you push the rod into the master cylinder,
appying the brakes! Went to drive the car and it wouldn't move. Oops.
Just make sure you can roll the car by hand, and you're set. Make sure
the nut is TIGHT, replace the valence, and Good luck!
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Jeff Krause
317.535.0250
Whiteland IN
The Driver's Edge
http://driversedge.com
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