Why does my soft brake pedal not work?
If this distance is greater than 0.020”, when you first push the pedal, you will have to overcome this distance and get the pin to the master cylinder. This will cause your soft pedal. If the distance is less than 0.020”, the master cylinder may not be returning the entire amount and therefore causing a different problem of brake drag.
Where is the pin on the soft brake pedal?
Simply set against the back flange of the master cylinder, push in on the center slide and then flip it over and lay it against the front edge of the booster. The center slide should be 0.020” from the pin on the booster.
What should the center slide be on a soft brake pedal?
The center slide should be 0.020” from the pin on the booster. If not, determine the distance needed and adjust the pin in the booster to the proper length. Some boosters have a threaded pin in the end and others can only be adjusted by grinding on the pin.
What happens when your brake pedal goes to the floor?
This failure can create an intermittent brake pedal fade. Pumping the brakes can cause these seals to expand and may help the brake master start working again. When this failure occurs, the brake master cylinder must be replaced with a new unit.
If this distance is greater than 0.020”, when you first push the pedal, you will have to overcome this distance and get the pin to the master cylinder. This will cause your soft pedal. If the distance is less than 0.020”, the master cylinder may not be returning the entire amount and therefore causing a different problem of brake drag.
Simply set against the back flange of the master cylinder, push in on the center slide and then flip it over and lay it against the front edge of the booster. The center slide should be 0.020” from the pin on the booster.
The center slide should be 0.020” from the pin on the booster. If not, determine the distance needed and adjust the pin in the booster to the proper length. Some boosters have a threaded pin in the end and others can only be adjusted by grinding on the pin.
Where is the depth gauge on a soft brake pedal?
The simple thing to start with is a handy little tool that we offer. It is a Push Rod Depth Gauge (p/n: AC2003) and can be seen below. Simply set against the back flange of the master cylinder, push in on the center slide and then flip it over and lay it against the front edge of the booster.